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Textron eAviation Shows Off FAA-approved Velis, Works on Nexus eVTOL

Apr 10, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Chad Trautvetter

This week at the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo, Textron eAviation is showing off its first Pipistrel Velis Electro to receive an FAA exemption from light sport aircraft (LSA) regulations. The exemption came March 4 and permits the electric-powered, two-seat airplane to be operated under LSA regulations in the U.S.Kriya Shortt, the president and CEO of Textron eAviation, told AIN at the show that the company’s goal is to now deliver exempted Velis Electro demonstrators to its dealer network.
UrbanV Vertiport Tests Bird Monitoring System with Artificial Intelligence

Apr 5, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

To keep eVTOL air taxis safe from bird strikes, ground infrastructure developer UrbanV has teamed up with artificial intelligence specialist The Edge Company to test an automated bird monitoring system on a vertiport facility at Rome–Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport.
Reliable Robotics Wins NASA, DoD Funding for Autonomous Flight Tech

Mar 26, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

Autonomous flight pioneer Reliable Robotics has announced two new government contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense that will bolster its efforts to bring remotely piloted aircraft to market. NASA has awarded Reliable and Ohio State University $6 million for a collaborative research project to advance autonomous flight tech and industry standards.
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations

Mar 26, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

The UK government has pledged to back industry stakeholders in facilitating the launch of passenger-carrying, piloted eVTOL air services in 2026, with autonomous flights to be trialed by 2030. These ambitions are spelled out in the UK Future of Flight Action Plan, published by the Department for Transport (DfT) on March 18. The document also envisages a demonstration of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft systems in non-segregated airspace this year.
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life

Mar 21, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

With electric aviation still in its infancy, eVTOL developers have largely been relying on the same lithium-ion battery cells found in electric ground vehicles (EVs) to power their aircraft. Although the performance of lithium-ion batteries in EVs is well understood, their application in the aviation industry is relatively uncharted, and it’s not yet clear how these batteries will withstand the harsh conditions they will endure during eVTOL air taxi operations.
Joby Will Deliver 2 eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa

Mar 19, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

Joby Aviation plans to deliver two of its eVTOL aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, the company announced on March 19. MacDill will be the second USAF base to obtain a Joby eVTOL aircraft, following the company’s first-ever delivery to Edwards Air Force Base in California last September. Joby says it intends to ship a second aircraft to Edwards later this year, followed by the two deliveries to MacDill in 2025.
Estonia To Host Uncrewed Traffic Management Test Center

Mar 19, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

Estonia will be home for a new test center for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) through a collaboration between the Estonian Aviation Academy (EAVA) and uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and operations specialist Anra Technologies. Officials from the Baltic state announced the partnership with the U.S. company during the Airspace World trade show in Geneva on Tuesday.
Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft

Mar 15, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

While most eVTOL aircraft developers have committed to either purely battery-electric or hybrid powertrains, Alaka’i Technologies believes that hydrogen fuel cells offer the best solution for sustainable, emissions-free air transportation. The company is developing a four-passenger, hydrogen-powered eVTOL aircraft called Skai that it says will boast an initial range of 200 miles.
FAA Finalizes Airworthiness Criteria for Joby's eVTOL Aircraft

Mar 11, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

In a key milestone for the U.S. eVTOL industry, the FAA has published its final airworthiness criteria for Joby Aviation’s five-seat JAS4-1 air taxi in the federal register. This marks the first time the FAA has settled on the airworthiness criteria for any passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft, providing a framework that other eVTOL aircraft developers can leverage as they seek type certification for similar vehicles.
SkyDrive Starts Manufacturing of First SD-05 eVTOL Aircraft in Japan

Mar 7, 2024 | futureflight.aero | Hanneke Weitering

Japanese “flying car” developer SkyDrive has started building the first prototype of its three-seat SD-05 eVTOL aircraft. On March 7, the company announced it has started assembling the first parts in a joint operation with automotive manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation, through a subsidiary called Sky Works. Suzuki is providing space at its factory in Iwata City in Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture and according to SkyDrive, the site will have the capacity to assemble up to 100 aircraft per year.