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A twelve-month drone demonstration project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has completed its live flight phase, validating integrated UTM and Counter-UAS digital services for commercial and public safety BVLOS operations adjacent to the US-Canada border and within one of the United States’ most complex and regulated flight environments. FIRST UNIFIED DIGITAL AIRSPACE DEMONSTRATION NEAR AN INTERNATIONAL […]
Archer Aviation has announced Zee, an AI foundation model built specifically for aviation, trained on real-world operational data drawn from a global network of more than 6,000 ADS-B receivers and designed to run both offline on-device and as a server-hosted solution across air taxis, UAVs, commercial airlines and air traffic management. AVIATION’S ‘GPT MOMENT’: A
Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled an integrated uncrewed aircraft capability designed to complement its D328MR multi-role platform, supporting surveillance, disaster response and other governmental missions. Deutsche Aircraft has introduced an integrated uncrewed aircraft capability at ILA Berlin 2026, expanding its portfolio to support a range of civil and governmental multi-role missions. The company said the
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H55 has delivered certification-grade propulsion battery modules to Pratt & Whitney Canada for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, supporting the advancement of hybrid-electric aviation technology. Swiss electric aviation company H55 has delivered certification-grade propulsion battery modules to Pratt & Whitney Canada for integration into the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator programme, marking a significant milestone in
GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, advancing development of future hybrid-electric propulsion technologies for commercial aviation. CINCINNATI, USA – GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system developed through NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) programme, marking a significant milestone in the development
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AutoFlight has completed the first ton-class eVTOL demonstration flight in Central Asia, supporting Kazakhstan’s emerging urban air mobility sector. KAZAKHSTAN ADVANCES URBAN AIR MOBILITY DEVELOPMENT WITH ALATAU CITY PROJECT AutoFlight has completed what it describes as the first ton-class eVTOL demonstration flight in Central Asia, conducted in Alatau City, Kazakhstan. The demonstration marked the region’s
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Archer Aviation says initial US eVTOL operations could begin in 2026 following record FAA certification progress for its Midnight aircraft and expanded flight testing activities. Archer Aviation has announced record progress in the FAA certification process for its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with the company targeting the launch of initial US
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Joby Aviation completes New York City’s first eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights, advancing urban air mobility integration and FAA certification progress. Campaign marks integration milestone within controlled urban airspace NEW YORK — Joby Aviation has completed a series of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights across New York City, marking the first point-to-point
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Smartflyer has received certifiable battery modules from H55 for its SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft, advancing system integration and preparing for ground testing and first flight. Sion & Selzach, 20 April 2026 – Smartflyer has received the first batch of certifiable battery modules from H55, marking a key development milestone in the SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft programme. The
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Rising fuel costs, noise constraints and emissions pressure reshape regional aviation For regional operators, the transition to electric aviation is moving beyond long-term planning into immediate operational consideration, particularly in niche segments such as seaplane operations where route flexibility and environmental constraints intersect. COST PRESSURES ACCELERATE TRANSITION According to Ole Christiansen, CEO of Nordic Seaplanes,
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