FAA’s MOSIAC Rule Change Could Pave Way For Ultralight, eVTOL Certification | eVTOL
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on FAA certification of light sport and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The first can be found here. The FAA is proposing a rule modification for certifying light sport aircraft called the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification, or MOSAIC, to incorporate the development of emerging technologies, in particular electrically-powered…
After the Accident: Hard Deck Lessons
At 3 p.m. on August 4, 2021, a beautiful bright yellow T-6 took off from McCharen Field Airport (M83) in West Point, Mississippi. The sky was blue, with no clouds or obscurations to visibility. It was 88 degrees, with a light wind out of the north. It was a perfect day for a VFR pleasure flight. The pilot had been…
Will aviation sector shake off turbulent 2023 and fly higher in 2024? | Airlines
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). AS 2023 draws to an end, it is gladdening that there was no civilian plane crash recorded. This is noteworthy for a country that used with witness such mishaps at intervals. In the aviation sector, safety is the ultimate. In spite of the success story, some other challenges persist. Experts and airport…
Frontier Airlines settles pregnancy, breastfeeding discrimination lawsuit with Colorado pilots | Airlines
Frontier Airlines will settle a federal lawsuit filed by five pilots who accused the Denver-based airline of discriminating against them during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Through the settlement, Frontier will allow pilots to pump breastmilk in the cockpit during noncritical phases of a flight and will update or comply with existing policies that impact pregnant and lactating employees. It is…
When Two Worlds Collide: What Are Tiltrotor Aircraft? | eVTOL
Summary Tiltrotor aircraft, like the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey, offer the best of both helicopters and airplanes, with the ability to take off and land anywhere and cruise efficiently and quietly. The V-22 Osprey has become a vital transport aircraft for multiple military air forces, offering faster speeds and longer ranges than traditional helicopters like the CH-46 Sea Knight. The evolution…
DIY Tow Bar Upgrades – Plane & Pilot Magazine
While nothing about aviation can really be called ‘cheap,’ there are a few projects you can do to extend the life of your airplane, protect its value, and improve your aviation skills. Most require less than $50, an hour or two of your time, and basic home improvement skills. Let’s look at one project that should bring a smile to…
Flynas a Eve Air Mobility se dohodly na spolupráci, chtějí vyvíjet eVTOL v Saúdské Arábii | eVTOL
Nezávislá vývojová společnost Eve Air Mobility a aerolinka Flynas podepsaly na konci listopadu tohoto roku memorandum, které si dává za cíl vývoj a testování letů elektrických letounů eVTOL. To chtějí obě firmy uskutečnit ve dvou městech v Saúdské Arábii – v Rijádu a Džiddě. “Toto partnerství představuje nejen milník v naší společné vizi udržitelné letecké dopravy, ale také závazek k…
Honeywell fornecerá sistema térmico para eVTOL da Lilium | eVTOL
A Honeywell fornecerá o seu sistema de gerenciamento térmico para o Lilium Jet, o eVTOL da alemã Lilium A alemã Lilium escolheu a Honeywell para fornecer seu sistema de gerenciamento térmico para a sua aeronave elétrica de pouso e decolagem vertical (eVTOL): o Lilium Jet. O MicroVCS (sistema de ciclo de vapor) otimizará o resfriamento da cabine e gerenciará as…
UK aviation shaping its own destiny as airport slot reform consultation launched | Airlines
smoother getaways and cheaper prices could be on the horizon as government launches consultation on airport slot reforms thanks to new powers following Brexit, the sector is now in a position to pursue reforms that work best for the UK passengers could benefit from lower prices thanks to more efficient airport operations For the first time since the 1990s, the…
Vietjet and Novus Aviation Capital Establish Aircraft Financing and Leasing Vehicle | Airlines
Vietjet and Novus Aviation Capital, a global aircraft leasing and financing platform headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, signed memorandum of understandings to establish an aircraft financing and leasing vehicle and to collaborate on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Vietnam alongside SAF One, Novus’s established and dedicated SAF platform. The signing ceremony took place in the presence…
Impatient eVTOL Aircraft Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run | eVTOL
Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run Type certification remains an uphill task, as does building the advanced air mobility ecosystem EHang’s EH216-S eVTOL aircraft conducted one of many demonstration flights in the Chinese city of Luogang. (Image:EHang) read more www.ainonline.com
Moya eVTOLプロトタイプが初飛行に成功。2026年就航に向けて大きな一歩 – DRONE | eVTOL
Moya Aero社のCEOでeVTOLの設計者であるAlexandre Zaramela氏の指揮の下、大容量の貨物用ドローンのプロトタイプが離陸に成功した。 Alexandre Zaramela氏：私のキャリアを通じて他の初飛行をすでに経験しているにもかかわらず、車両が計画通りに飛行するのを見るのはいつもスリルがある。現在、物流システムは飽和状態にあり、モヤeVTOLは持続可能性とさまざまな市場向けのソリューションを両立させる可能性を秘めていると Moya… read more www.drone.jp
Eve Air Mobility partners with Flexjet on UAM | eVTOL
(IMAGE: Eve) Eve Air Mobility said it has signed a partnership with Flexjet to advance urban air mobility (UAM). Together, the companies have conducted an initial software simulation of Eve’s cutting-edge Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) solution. The initiative validated and refined the software through user testing and feedback on its interface and industry value. With London being one…
Vertical Receives Continued Listing Standard Notice from NYSE | eVTOL
LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and… read more www.dailyhostnews.com
Flying Vehicle Company Plans for Saudi Arabia; Embraer-Backed | eVTOL
Flynas has 60 aircraft and operates more than 1,500 weekly flights to domestic and international destinations read more www.iotworldtoday.com
Loyalty Programs Are Lucrative for Airlines. What About Consumers? | Airlines
Holiday shopping typically means getting out our credit or debit cards to buy gifts for family and friends. Most of the items we purchase are priced in U.S. dollars. Some items can now be purchased with cryptocurrencies, including gift cards, although most such items remain big-ticket, high-end products. Of course, the price of such items is pegged to the dollar, so…
