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VoltAero partners with AltiSky for Cassio aircraft assembly and support VoltAero has signed a strategic partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AltiSky for the Cassio electric-hybrid airplane family’s local assembly and distribution across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, selecting a partner that brings proven capabilities in aircraft marketing, distribution, maintenance, training and support.
Joby begins construction of first Dubai Vertiport Joby Aviation has begun work on the first vertiport in its planned Dubai air taxi network. Situated at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the vertiport is being constructed by Joby partners Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports.
Savback partners with Bucher Leichtbau to expand multi-mission helicopter interiors’ clientele Independent aircraft vendor, Savback, announced a global partnership with Bucher Leichtbau, Switzerland’s leader in multi-mission helicopter interiors, during European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam.
Airbus delivers first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site.
VoltAero readies for Cassio electric-hybrid production at new production facility The inauguration of VoltAero’s final assembly facility and headquarters at Rochefort Airport marks a major new step toward certification and production of the company’s Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family, ushering in a new era of sustainable regional air transportation.
Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet.
European Rotors 2024 concludes with insightful discussions on the future of rotorcraft industry European Rotors 2024, held from 4th to 7th November at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, successfully concluded, attracting over 4,600 participants from around the globe.
Eve's final eVTOL airworthiness criteria published by ANAC The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has published the final version of the airworthiness criteria for Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL. This follows a period of public consultation and represents a significant milestone in the certification process of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft.
Eve announces $50m bank loan to support eVTOL development Eve Air Mobility, a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer and services provider, has announced a $50m loan from Citibank N.A. The funding, which will strengthen Eve's balance sheet, will support the company’s aircraft research and development program.
Atlantic Aviation preps Manhattan heliport for eVTOLs Atlantic Aviation has extended its concession agreement with New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the City of New York for operations at the East 34th Street Heliport for the next five years.
Supernal and Clay Lacy partner to prepare FBO network for eVTOL ops Supernal LLC - Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company - and Clay Lacy Aviation announced a partnership at 2024 NBAA-BACE to prepare Clay Lacy’s FBO locations for electric vertical and take-off landing (eVTOL) operations.
Eve Air Mobility secures $88m from BNDES to finance eVTOL manufacturing Eve Air Mobility has secured an $88m loan agreement with Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES) to fund the development of the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft production facility in Taubaté, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Toyota to invest $500m in Joby Aviation Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, have announced that Toyota will invest an additional $500m to support the certification and commercial production of Joby's electric air taxi, with the aim of realizing the two companies' shared vision of air mobility.
SGi signs landmark deal with Helitech Asia as launch customer for ten Leonardo AW09 helicopters at Bali Air Show SGi, a leading helicopter service provider in Indonesia, has signed a landmark deal with Helitech Asia, the exclusive distributor for Leonardo Helicopters in Southeast Asia and Korea, for the purchase of ten Leonardo AW09 helicopters.
Royal endorsement for Airbus Helicopters’ new London Oxford Airport facility Airbus Helicopters formally inaugurated its £50m new hangarage facility at its London Oxford Airport UK home on Friday, 13th September.
Global Sky highlights regional air mobility capabilities of VoltAero's Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft for Southeast Asia The Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family - which is spotlighted at this week’s Bali International Air Show by VoltAero’s regional partner, Global Sky - offers a new era of sustainable aviation for Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with highly eco-efficient applications ranging from regional, business and personal transportation to tourism and medical airlift.
Joby applies to become first certified electric air taxi operator in UAE Joby Aviation, Inc., developers of electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has taken the first step towards becoming a certified air taxi operator in the United Arab Emirates.
VoltAero expands its market scope to Southeast Asia with Global Sky’s pre-order for 15 Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft At the opening of the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, Global Sky signed a Memorandum of Understanding with VoltAero for the pre-order of 15 Cassio aircraft, becoming a candidate launch customer in Southeast Asia for VoltAero’s family of electric-hybrid airplanes.
Middle East partnership delivers ‘huge economic boost’ to UK aviation A pioneering UK company developing an affordable, sustainable, and runway-independent aircraft has signed strategic partnership agreement (SPA) with a Saudi-based company to develop innovative aviation solutions and promote manufacturing within the two countries.
Eve names suppliers for eVTOL windows, doors and fuselage components Eve Air Mobility has named four additional suppliers for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH (KRD) will supply its KASIGLAS polycarbonate windows, Latecoere will supply the aircraft’s doors while, RALLC and Alltec will both supply fuselage components.
Air Ambulance charities welcome 24/7 helipad planning at Addenbrooke’s Hospital The region’s air ambulance charities have welcomed planning permission for a 24/7 helipad at Addenbrooke’s Hospital (UK), the region’s Major Trauma Centre, to improve patient outcomes.
UK aviation innovators secure CAA accreditation for sustainable air transport solution A UK company developing an affordable, sustainable, and runway-independent aircraft to connect remote rural areas and support emergency rescue services, has secured Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) E Conditions certification for its ‘innovative air transport solution.’
Chinese regulators approve AutoFlight’s Type Certificate application for Prosperity passenger eVTOL aircraft The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially accepted AutoFlight’s application for the Type Certificate (TC) of their Prosperity 5-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
magniX achieves milestone in NASA electrified powertrain flight demonstration program magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, has successfully completed the first phase of testing at the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) facility in Sandusky, Ohio.
Jean-Michel Jarre is world’s first passenger to take off in KleinVision’s flying AirCar KleinVision's AirCar took to the skies with electronic music pioneer, Jean-Michel Jarre as its first passenger this month, signaling a new era of transportation innovation.
Savback debuts at AERO Friedrichshafen with newly won Swedish certification for Konner’s ultra-light K1-S19 helicopter Savback Helicopters, the independent helicopter and fixed-wing sales specialist and exclusive sales distributor of the Konner family of helicopters in seven countries, is making its debut at AERO Friedrichshafen, April 17th to 20th.
Eve Air Mobility names KAI as supplier for eVTOL pylons Eve Air Mobility has named Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), as supplier for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft’s pylons.
AutoFlight delivers first electric air taxi to customer in Japan AutoFlight has achieved a significant milestone by officially delivering its first Prosperity aircraft to a customer in Japan, marking the world’s inaugural delivery of a civilian ton-class eVTOL aircraft.
Electric air-taxi maker AutoFlight successfully performs world’s first inter-city demonstration flight eVTOL pioneer, AutoFlight, presented the world’s first inter-city electric air-taxi demonstration flight between the southern Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai on Tuesday (27th February).
Eve Air Mobility and SkyScape announce first Urban ATM agreement in Japan Eve Air Mobility and SkyScape, a Japanese vertiport development and management company headquartered in Osaka, Japan, have announced an agreement to use Eve’s Urban ATM (air traffic management) as a part of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) concept of operations published by the Japanese government.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport inaugurates Mississippi’s first electric aviation charger Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) has partnered with BETA Technologies and Avflight to install and commission the first-ever electric aviation charging station in the state of Mississippi.
Sirius Aviation partners with India's MEHAIR, securing 100 hydrogen VTOL jet orders Pioneering Swiss aerospace company, Sirius Aviation AG, has announced an historic partnership with MEHAIR, India's premier seaplane operator, to secure 50 orders of the Sirius Millennium Jet.
Pilots are crucial to public confidence in eVTOLs, investors believe Leading global professional investors expect public confidence in electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to grow as the industry continues to focus on using qualified pilots for flights, new global research from New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. [doing business as Horizon Aircraft] shows.
Eola and Luxaviation Group announce strategic alliance in helicopter services EOLA, already present in helicopter services in Monaco and France through its subsidiaries Monacair and Héli Sécurité, acquires a minority stake in Luxaviation Group’s helicopter company Starspeed, a British company specializing in helicopter management for owners.
Eve names suppliers for eVTOL sensors, navigation, seats and flight controls Eve Air Mobility has named four additional suppliers for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
eVTOL operations a step closer in the UK as aviation regulator looks at vertiport design proposals The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation on design proposals for vertiports at existing aerodromes, paving the way for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft operations in the United Kingdom.
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