SpaceX’s Starship upper stage and Super Heavy booster sit stacked on the launch pad ahead of April’s maiden voyage. [Courtesy: SpaceX]
Key Takeaways:
SpaceX's Starship has received FAA clearance for its second test flight, expected this week, following modifications made after its initial launch failure.
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry made significant strides with Joby's electric air taxi completing New York City's first eVTOL flight and Samson Sky's Switchblade flying car successfully conducting its maiden voyage.
Aviation safety technology advanced as Skyryse achieved a Guinness World Record for the first fully automated autorotation for an emergency helicopter landing.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
