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TCab Tech has announced the successful closure of its Series A financing, raising an additional £20 million. The investment has been secured from a strategic investment fund, with plans to introduce the air-taxi application in the Middle East region. TCab’s passenger-carrying E20 eVTOL features a tilt-rotor configuration, accommodating five individuals (one pilot and four passengers). […]
AutoFlight, the pioneering British aerospace manufacturer, recently delivered its inaugural Prosperity I eVTOL aircraft to an undisclosed Japanese entity. The announcement, made on 3rd April, signifies a significant milestone in the company’s endeavours as the aircraft begins its journey to the customer’s location in Japan. Moreover, AutoFlight has attained type certification for its autonomous CarryAll
AUTOFLIGHT INTRODUCES PROSPERITY EVTOL AND ACHIEVES FREIGHT CERTIFICATIONRead More »
Green Aerolease, Europe’s premier electric aircraft rental company, is expanding its services to include low-consumption thermal-powered flight training aircraft, boasting a remarkable 50% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional models. To mitigate residual CO2 emissions, the company offsets them through the utilization of electric aircraft, facilitated by the Aero4Good association. This innovative approach enables
AEROLEASE EXPANDS ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT RENTAL WITH NEXT-GEN THERMAL MODELSRead More »
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter, weighing 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms), experienced a communication loss during its 72nd flight on Mars on January 18. The helicopter successfully climbed to its designated altitude of 40 feet (12 meters) but lost communication with the Perseverance rover, acting as a relay to Earth, during its planned descent. The Ingenuity team
The Indian Navy has welcomed its inaugural indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), marking a significant advancement in its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar highlighted the drone’s role as a potent force multiplier in addressing diverse security challenges within the Indian Ocean region.
British startup Hill Helicopters recently revealed its HX50 turbine-powered light rotorcraft prototypes at a glamorous event in Duxford, England, on December 6. Founder Jason Hill expressed optimism about the helicopter’s future, emphasizing its potential in advanced air mobility and commercial viability. The company aims to challenge traditional aviation norms by reducing ownership barriers and keeping
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Maintenance teams and materials have to travel long distances to reach offshore wind turbines. Can drones take over transport tasks and relieve maintenance personnel, the German Aerospace Center asks. COLOGNE, Germany – Maintenance teams and materials have to travel long distances to reach offshore wind turbines. Can drones take over transport tasks and relieve maintenance
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In a groundbreaking collaboration with Loughborough University and the German Aerospace Centre Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt (DLR), Rolls-Royce, in tandem with their partner easyJet, has achieved a significant milestone in the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology. Their unwavering commitment to pioneering the future of aviation, particularly in the narrow-body market segment from the
ROLLS-ROYCE REVOLUTIONIZES THE FUTURE: UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST HYDROGEN BREAKTHROUGH!Read More »
After some promising initial results in the use of drones for leak detection efforts across the upstream and midstream sectors of the natural gas industry, some natural gas utilities are piloting the use of drones as part of their leak detection and repair (LDAR) efforts. While the full benefit of drones to leak detection projects is difficult to quantify at this early stage, it is evident that they have the potential to revolutionize the way the industry addresses leaks, increase the scale and reliability of LDAR efforts, and improve safety.
Airbus has announced plans to renew its fleet of chartered vessels used to transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States. The company has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build and operate three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, which will be supported by wind-assisted propulsion. These vessels are expected to enter service in 2026 and will significantly reduce CO2 emissions, aligning with Airbus’ commitment to reduce its industrial emissions and support the goals of the Paris Agreement. The vessels will be powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion, dual-fuel engines, and optimised routing software, making them more environmentally friendly and efficient.
