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Why so many eVTOL developers are flying CTOL

1 week ago | theaircurrent.com | Elan Head

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: Release DateJune 18, 2025Why so many eVTOL developers are flying CTOL PARIS — In March 2023, electric vertical take-off and landing developer Beta Technologies announced plans to spin off a conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) version of its Alia eVTOL.
Archer settles on four blades for its eVTOL lifting props

2 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Elan Head

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Release DateJune 11, 2025Archer settles on four blades for its eVTOL lifting props The electric vertical take-off and landing industry has no shortage of propellers.
Bryan Bedford’s FAA confirmation hearing: What you need to know

2 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Will Guisbond

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: On Wednesday, June 11, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will consider Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford’s nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Bedford is expected to face sharp questions about his resume as well as his positions on several hot-button aviation topics.
U.S. engine and component ban poised to cripple China’s commercial aircraft manufacturing

3 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Jon Ostrower

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player...
DOT seeks single ‘integrator’ for ambitious ATC modernization plan

3 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Will Guisbond

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: The Department of Transportation on June 3 announced it is seeking an “integrator” to oversee the construction of what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling a “brand new air traffic control system,” an effort the government ambitiously hopes to complete within three to four years.
California court ruling affirms industry consensus approach to unleaded fuel deployment

3 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Will Guisbond

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: A California superior court last week ruled that the G100UL unleaded fuel product being developed by General Aviation Modifications Inc (GAMI) lacks the proper demand, availability and industry buy-in to be sold in lieu of high octane leaded aviation gasoline (100LL) at some airports throughout the state, the latest twist in a long-running saga to replace the legacy fuel for piston...
Boeing rolls out first 737 Max at 38 per month rate

3 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Jon Ostrower

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: Boeing rolls out first 737 Max at 38 per month rate Boeing rolled out a 737 Max airplane at a rate of 38 per month on May 30, reaching a key milestone in its return to production stability, according to people familiar with the company’s factory operations.
JetZero opts for pragmatism over perfection as it considers propulsion pick

3 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Jon Ostrower

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: JetZero opts for pragmatism over perfection as it considers propulsion pick LONG BEACH, Calif.
White House readies executive orders on drone rulemaking, competitiveness

4 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Will Guisbond

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: The White House is preparing two executive orders concerning drone operating rules and national security implications that are expected to be signed as soon as Wednesday, June 4, according to multiple people briefed on the matter.
With expansion into charting, Garmin maneuvers to become the Apple of aviation

4 weeks ago | theaircurrent.com | Will Guisbond

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: With expansion into charting, Garmin maneuvers to become the Apple of aviation Garmin is growing its family of aviation products with the introduction of a proprietary navigational chart service dubbed Smart Charts.