The industry-government program dedicated to phasing out leaded aviation fuel by 2030 has named a senior coordinator and lead executives of its four focus areas.
With the world’s advanced air mobility (AAM) industry watching EHang’s progress toward the first type certification of an autonomous air taxi, the Chinese startup has reported that the project specific certification plan for its two-seat EH216-S has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
Achieving sustainability in operations is a high priority for organizations across the business-aviation sector. But of almost equal importance are accurately and honestly communicating the details of carbon-reduction efforts.
The FAA should clarify its certification requirements for advanced air mobility vehicles and work with the federal energy department to validate battery technology and develop a charging infrastructure for electric aircraft, aviation industry representatives say.
Already planning to develop an autonomous hydrogen-fueled air and road vehicle and associated landing and refueling infrastructure, U.S. startup LuftCar has announced plans to develop a fuel-cell/battery hybrid propulsion system for the advanced air mobility market.
Textron Aviation is to help startup ZeroAvia develop and certify a hydrogen-electric propulsion conversion for the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single-turboprop utility aircraft.
One of the more unusual designs for an urban air taxi—Spanish company Umiles Next’s “drone-of-drones” Concept Integrity—has conducted flight tests at the Onera Test Field in Toulouse.
Business aviation operators are eager to get their hands on advanced air mobility platforms, but infrastructure uncertainties may slow their introduction, panel discussion participants at the Air Charter Expo say.
Bombardier has opened its new Melbourne Service Center at Essendon Fields Airport in Australia, part of the company’s worldwide aftermarket network expansion.
The U.S. District Court for Delaware has denied Smartsky’s request for a preliminary injunction seeking to block Gogo from launching 5G air-to-ground service.
MintAir, a startup that plans to become an advanced air mobility operator in South Korea, has signed a letter of intent with Electra.aero to acquire 50 electric short takeoff and landing aircraft for passenger and cargo regional air mobility services.
Swiss-based Pilatus Aircraft has acquired Skytech, a U.S. service provider, aircraft vendor and long-term Pilatus business partner in the sales and service of Pilatus aircraft.
First flight of the all-electric commuter and cargo aircraft prototype is a major milestone on the road toward the fielding of a new generation of sustainable air vehicles.
Embraer spinoff Eve Holding has signed an agreement with on-demand helicopter service provider Blade India that covers electric air taxis and urban air traffic management software.
