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XPENG AEROHT Granted US$826 Million to Fund Flying Car

by Emily Gu November 10, 2022

XPENG AEROHT has formed partnerships with four Chinese banks and gained US$826 million in bank…

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China’s Joy Air Orders 100 eVTOLs

by Emily Gu November 10, 2022

Chinese airline Joy Air has signed an agreement to buy 100 “Honghu Mark1” eVTOLs from…

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Pantuo Aviation Forms Strategic Partnership with Porsche Consulting

by Emily Gu November 3, 2022

Shanghai-based eVTOL developer Pantuo Aviation said it has formed a strategic partnership with Porsche Consulting…

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ACCEL Delivers First eVTOL Simulator to Vertax

by Emily Gu November 1, 2022

ACCEL (Tianjin) Flight Simulation delivered the first eVTOL simulator to Vertax, a Shanghai-based start-up, in…

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Charm Aviation to Buy 100 eVTOLs for New York City Tours

by Emily Gu October 31, 2022

EVTOL developer LIFT Aircraft said it signed a letter of intent with Charm Aviation with…

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Biden Signs AAM Coordination and Leadership Act into Law

by Emily Gu October 25, 2022

US President Joe Biden signed the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act into law,…

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EHang’s Completes Flight Demonstrations in Spain

by Emily Gu October 14, 2022

EHang has successfully performed flight demonstrations of its EH216 autonomous aerial vehicle in Spain as part of the European…

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Sikorsky Delivers Third S-92 Helicopter to Korea Coast Guard

by Emily Gu October 14, 2022

The Korea Coast Guard, a South Korean law enforcement sub-agency responsible for maritime safety and…

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French Government Backs Tax Rise on Private Jets Next Year

by Emily Gu October 12, 2022

The French government will support raising private jet taxes by 2023, and will align the…

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Chinese Flying Car XPENG X2 Makes Maiden Flight in Dubai

by Emily Gu October 12, 2022

Chinese flying car company XPENG AEROHT’s XPENG X2 has conducted its first flight overseas. The…

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Shell Aviation Says $1.45 Trillion Investment Needed to Expand SAF Production

by Emily Gu October 11, 2022

Shell Aviation, the aviation fuel subsidiary of British oil giant Shell, says that $1.45 trillion…

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Korea Aerospace Industries Delivers First LCH Helicopter

by Emily Gu October 10, 2022

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) recently delivered its first light civil helicopter (LCH), a locally updated…

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Volocopter Completes First Manned eVTOL Test Flight

by Emily Gu October 7, 2022

Volocopter, a German electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) startup, conducted its first crewed public…

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Swiss E-sling Electric Light Aircraft Takes off

by Emily Gu October 6, 2022

The first flight of an electric aircraft called “e-Sling” (electric Sling), developed by students and…

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CAAC Approves EHang’s EH216-S Certification Plan

by Emily Gu October 5, 2022

EHang said its Project Specific Certification Plan of EH216-S has been officially approved by the…

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Textron Partners with ZeroAvia to Develop Cessna 208 Hydrogen-electric Powertrain

by Emily Gu October 3, 2022

ZeroAvia has developed a 600kW hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion system for the Cessna 208…

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Wuhu Developed Flying Car will Soon be Revealed

by Emily Gu September 26, 2022

China Electronics Technology Co (CETC), Wuhu General Aviation Industry Technology Research Institute and CETC Wuhu…

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Sweden’s Jetson eVTOL Ultralight Nears $10 Million Funding Close

by Emily Gu September 26, 2022

Peter Ternstrom, co-founder and president of Sweden’s Jetson, recently said in a media interview that…

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Kitty Hawk Closes, Doubles Down on Wisk

by Emily Gu September 23, 2022

Kitty Hawk, the air taxi company backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, announced on Twitter…

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Doroni Plans to Deliver its First H1 eVTOL in 2024

by Emily Gu September 23, 2022

Doroni will launch a full-size flying prototype of its self-developed H1 two-seat personal eVTOL before…

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South Korean Presidential Helicopter Hits Tree whilst Landing

by Emily Gu September 22, 2022

South Korean media has reported that a Presidential helicopter hit a tree while landing at…

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EASA Certifies Bell 505 Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System

by Emily Gu September 22, 2022

Genesys Aerosystems, an avionics company acquired by Moog, recently announced that its HeliSAS® Autopilot and…

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Eight Major Companies Lead Pilot Study on Urban Air Transportation for Osaka Expo

by Emily Gu September 20, 2022

The Osaka government has allocated around USD$210 million to eight Japanese companies to help support…

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China Southern Airlines GA Takes Delivery of Two Ka-32s

by Emily Gu September 20, 2022

China Southern Airlines General Aviation has taken delivery of two Kamov Ka-32 helicopters, which it…

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Sojitz Invests in U.S.-based BETA Technologies

by Emily Gu September 19, 2022

Japan’s Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz) has invested an undisclosed sum into US-based BETA Technologies. As part…

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Airbus Partners with Japanese Helicopter Operator to Promote Advanced Air Mobility

by Emily Gu September 15, 2022

Airbus is working with Japanese helicopter operator Hirata Gakuen to develop advanced air mobility (AAM)…

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XPENG AEROHT to Conduct Flying Car Flight Performance Tests in Dubai

by Emily Gu September 14, 2022

XPENG AEROHT says that 11 members of its project team will take three Traveler X2…

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Ryse Recon Personal eVTOL Completes First Crewed Flight

by Emily Gu September 13, 2022

Ryse Aero Technologies, an eVTOL startup based in north-central Ohio, says that it has completed…

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Electra.aero Completes Ground Testing of 150 kW Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System

by Emily Gu September 13, 2022

Electra.aero recently announced that it has completed the ground integration testing of a 150 kW…

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Iceland’s Rulers Take Country’s First Electric Aircraft Flight

by Emily Gu September 12, 2022

The President and Prime Minister of Iceland recently took Iceland’s first 100% electric flight. The…

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EvFly Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase 15 Ascendance Flight Technology eVTOLs

by Emily Gu September 12, 2022

Singapore-based EvFly, which plans to bring advanced air mobility to Southeast Asia, the Middle East…

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Volant Launches Full-Scale VE25 X1 Demonstrator

by Emily Gu September 7, 2022

VOLANT has launched a full-scale technology demonstrator of its new VE25 X1 eVTOL. The VE25…

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Boeing and Sheffield University Collaborate on SAF Research

by Emily Gu September 6, 2022

Boeing says that it is partnering with the UK’s Sheffield University University to establish an…

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UK Launches Jet Zero Aviation Strategy

by Emily Gu September 6, 2022

The UK Department for Transport launched its aviation Jet Zero Strategy at the Farnborough Airshow…

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World’s First Flyable Three-Wheeled Car Receives FAA Test Flight Permit

by Emily Gu September 5, 2022

Switchblade, the world’s first flyable three-wheeled car, has received permission from the US Federal Aviation…

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Sky Shuttle Helicopters Renews AOC

by Emily Gu September 1, 2022

The Hong Kong Air Transport Licensing Authority has renewed the operational certificate of Sky Shuttle…

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Hanwha Aerospace Signs $165 Million eVTOL Parts Supply Contract with Vertical Aerospace

by Emily Gu September 1, 2022

Following on from signing a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) with Honeywell to jointly develop future…

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Airbus Helicopters Eliminates Tail Rotor on Future Rotorcraft Concepts

by Emily Gu August 31, 2022

A recent patent application of Airbus Helicopters indicates a continued focus on novel architecture, including…

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AsBAA Announces Appointment of New Board Members

by Emily Gu August 30, 2022

The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) recently announced the appointment of a new Board of…

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A 17-year-old Becomes the Youngest to Fly Solo Around the World

by Emily Gu August 29, 2022

British-Belgian teenager, Mack Rutherford, recently became the youngest person to fly solo around the world…

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Geely Aerofugia Unveils Self-developed Flying Car

by Emily Gu August 29, 2022

Aerofugia unveiled a full-size version of its TF-2 flying car recently in Shanghai. The company…

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Leonardo Says it is Confident it will Break-even in 2025

by Emily Gu August 26, 2022

Leonardo says that it will continue to improve its aerospace sector and is confident that…

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China’s First Club-based Trip for Private Flight Enthusiasts Takes Off

by Emily Gu August 26, 2022

As the CAAC slowly begins to open up China’s airspace, low-altitude tourism, helicopter sightseeing and…

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Ehang and CAAC Reach Consensus on Certification Basis and Program

by Emily Gu August 26, 2022

EHang has announced an update on the current airworthiness certification of its EH216-S unmanned aerial…

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French Transport Minister Calls for Restrictions on Private Jet Flights

by Emily Gu August 25, 2022

Private jets around France might face new flight restrictions, following the introduction of a new…

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Eviation’s Alice is about to Make its First Flight

by Emily Gu August 24, 2022

Eviation released some new pictures of its upcoming electric-powered aircraft Alice on August 17. The…

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EHANG to Report Q2 2022 Financial Results

by Emily Gu August 17, 2022

China-based EHang Intelligent announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 financial results on…

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Guanyi Aviation’s GA20 Completes First Airworthiness Flight

by Emily Gu August 17, 2022

Guanyi Aviation’s new GA20 aircraft recently completed its first airworthiness test flight at Jiuzhou Airport…

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Japan to Conduct the First Manned Flying Car Test in 2024

by Emily Gu August 16, 2022

Japan says it will implement a flying car manned flight in Tokyo in 2024, which…

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Geely’s Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Patent was Granted

by Emily Gu August 16, 2022

According to data from Tianyancha, a recent patent application by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and…

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Bangladesh’s MGI Group Orders Two Bell Helicopters

by Emily Gu August 12, 2022

Meghna Aviation Ltd. of Bangladesh has signed an order contract for one Bell 505 and…

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Honda Delivers HondaJet to Chinese Client

by Emily Gu August 12, 2022

Honda Aircraft delivered a HondaJet to a Chinese client on August 11, 2022. The aircraft…

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Guangzhou-Shenzhen Intercity Helicopter Air Route Tests

by Emily Gu August 11, 2022

On August 8, a Leonardo AW139 helicopter was used to test a new air route…

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China Southern Airlines General Aviation and Volant Jointly Develop eVTOL

by Emily Gu August 11, 2022

China Southern Airlines General Aviation Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Volant Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. have…

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Sunward Tech Raises Aurora SA 60L Price Again

by Emily Gu August 10, 2022

Sunward Tech recently increased the price of its Auora SA 60L, for the second time…

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KAI Plans to Test Fly Subscale Prototype in 2024

by Emily Gu August 10, 2022

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said it plans to test-fly a subscale version of its eVTOL…

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Shaanxi Xin Yi General Aviation Takes Delivery of a Bell 407GXi

by Emily Gu August 5, 2022

On Aug. 3, Shaanxi Helicopter Co delivered a Bell 407GXi helicopter to Shaanxi Xin Yi…

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Textron Delivers Six Cessna 172s to Longhao

by Emily Gu August 4, 2022

Textron Aviation recently delivered six Cessna 172 piston aircraft to Longhao General Aviation. The six…

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Boeing to Establish R&D Facility in Japan

by Emily Gu August 4, 2022

Boeing will establish a research and development facility in Japan, to advance electric and hydrogen…

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China Expands Low-Level Airspace Trials to Anhui

by Emily Gu August 1, 2022

China has announced that it will run more low-level airspace tests to see if it…

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Beidahuang General Aviation Takes Delivery of Two SR20 G6s

by Emily Gu July 29, 2022

Beidahuang General Aviation took delivery of two China-made Cirrus SR20 G6s on July 25. The…

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EHang EH216 Completes Demo Tour of Four Japanese Cities

by Emily Gu July 29, 2022

The world’s leading intelligent autopilot technology company – EHang Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd (Nasdaq: EH)…

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Volkswagen Group China Unveiled the V.MO – an eVTOL Manned Aerial Vehicle Prototype

by Emily Gu July 28, 2022

On July 27, Volkswagen Group China (VW China) unveiled its V.MO prototype, the first electric…

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China’s Z15 (AC352) Helicopter Acquires Type Certificate

by Emily Gu July 26, 2022

China’s Z15 (AC352) helicopter “Lucky Bird” received its Type Certificate (T/C) from the CAAC on…

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AVIC AR-500BJ Unmanned Shipborne Helicopter Completes First Onboard Test

by Emily Gu July 26, 2022

Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s (AVIC) unmanned AR-500BJ helicopter recently conducted its first shipborne test…

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CAAC: People can now Hire Aircraft for Non-profit Personal Flights

by Emily Gu July 26, 2022

The Civil Aviation Administration of China （CAAC）recently issued Management Measures for the Filing of Non-profit…

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The 100th China-made Cirrus SR20 has Successfully Completed its Production and Test Flight

by Emily Gu July 25, 2022

On July 21, a Cirrus SR20 aircraft numbered B-008Q landed safely at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport,…

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Soaring Oil Prices Drive Offshore Helicopter Demand

by Emily Gu July 22, 2022

Soaring oil prices are affecting the helicopter storage market, with increased flight activity leading to…