Full-Scale AIR ONE eVTOL Prototype Performs Its First Hover Flight
AIR just announced the successful completion of its AIR ONE eVTOL aircraft’s first hover test, which was performed in June. (Photo: AIR) AIR successfully completed the first hover test of its...
Virgin Atlantic to Equip Airbus A330neo Fleet with Viasat In-Flight Connectivity Service
Virgin Atlantic’s new A330neo fleet will feature Viasat in-flight connectivity. (Photo courtesy of Virgin Atlantic) Virgin Atlantic’s new fleet of Airbus A330-900neo aircraft will feature...
Skyfly Announces New eVTOL Aircraft, Plans to Begin Production in 2024
Skyfly, based in the U.K., has designed an eVTOL aircraft called the Axe. The company plans to certify the aircraft and begin production within the next two years. (Photo: Skyfly) U.K.-based...
Lilium Selects L3Harris Extra Light Data Recorder for eVTOL Aircraft
L3Harris’ new extra light data recorder was selected by Lilium to use in its eVTOL aircraft. (Photo: Lilium) Lilium, developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, recently...
On the left is Orolia’s GPS master clock and network time server, “VeraSync.” On the right is Safran’s inertial navigation system, “Geonyx.” Safran wants to use its acquisition of Orolia...
New Report Compares EASA, FAA Approaches to Certifying Commercial Airplanes
A new report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office compares regulatory approaches to certifying new airplane designs, such as the A321XLR pictured during its first flight here, by...
