Vertical Aerospace starts VX4 untethered flights, unveils long-term strategy
British eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace has conducted the first untethered flight of its VX4 prototype, kicking off Phase Two…
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Supersonic flight startup Exosonic closes down after running out of funds
Californian startup Exosonic is closing down after failing to secure enough additional funding to continue pursuing its supersonic…
NASA powers X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft for the first time
NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft has had its engines fired up for the first time at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk…
France’s BalMan maneuverable high-altitude balloon completes maiden flight
On the night of October 30 to 31, 2024, the BalMan maneuvering balloon, a high-altitude aerostat developed by…
BETA Technologies receives order for 20 eVTOL aircraft from Metro Aviation
Vermont-based advanced air mobility developer BETA Technologies has received an order for 20 ALIA-250 electric vertical takeoff and…
Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney partner on SAF readiness for D328eco
It has been announced that Deutsche Aircraft and RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplant division are to collaborate…
Joby showcases its eVTOL in Japan for the first time
Joby Aviation performed a flight demonstration in Japan on November 2, 2024. This was the first flight of…
BETA Technologies closes $318 million Series C funding round
Advanced air mobility firm BETA Technologies announced on October 31, 2024, that it had closed a $318 million…
Eve Air Mobility secures additional $50 million to continue eVTOL development
Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s publicly-listed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, announced on October 30, 2024,…
China rolls out W5000 prototype – the world’s largest cargo-carrying drone
Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has announced the roll-out of its first fully assembled W5000 unmanned cargo…
SIN Changi Airport: Passport-less clearance fully implemented on all terminals
Since September 30, 2024, passport-less clearance has been fully implemented on all terminals at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN).…
Natilus commercial aircraft market entry with Blended-Wing-Body airliner
Natilus, a Californian startup developing a family of blended-wing-body (BWB) freighter aircraft, announced on October 23, 2024, that it…
UK successfully test airborne laser defense system to counter infrared missiles
The British Ministry of Defence has reported successful trials of a laser self-protection system, which demonstrated the system’s…
Thales showcases AI-enhanced drone swarms autonomous mission capabilities
Thales has showcased the capabilities of AI-enhanced drone swarms in a demonstration that took place on October 16,…
PLAY and easyJet become partners through Dohop’s interline booking platform
Icelandic low-cost operator PLAY Airlines has announced the expansion of its PLAY Connect online booking platform with the…
Electric seaplane pioneers outline vision for the future: video
On September 24, 2024, Nordic Seaplanes, Europe’s only scheduled seaplane operator, announced a deal with Norwegian startup Elfly…
Toyota invests $500 million in eVTOL developer Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, one of the US eVTOL startups that is most advanced in its eVTOL development program, announced…
Hypersonic flight startup Venus Aerospace presents new detonation ramjet engine
Venus Aerospace, a US startup developing hypersonic propulsion technologies, has unveiled a new ramjet system, which it calls “Venus…