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EHang completes eVTOL flight testing, preps for type certification
Since its application acceptance in 2021, the EH216-S has met all CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements to achieve type certification, and the end goal of commercial operation.
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Vertical Aerospace eVTOL prototype goes down during uncrewed test flight
The U.K. company has confirmed the Aug. 9 accident that resulted in significant aircraft damage and potential setbacks.
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Dufour Aerospace X2.2 VTOL masters vertical to horizontal flight transition
Uncrewed Aero2 prototype proves aerodynamic qualities via flight testing, leading up to delivery of a second prototype to launch customer Spright.
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Midnight aircraft continues to hit key certification milestones
Archer Aviation’s intentional strategies have yielded a simpler and more focused scope of certification work, paving the way for the start of its first “for credit” testing by early 2024.
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Horizon Aircraft to list publicly via SPAC company Pono Capital Three
The composite hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft developer has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Nasdaq-listed Pono Capital Three in an effort to promote its expansion in the AAM market.
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GKN explores LH2 fuel systems with Marshall, Parker Aerospace
MOU partnership will encompass all areas of hydrogen fuel cell system development to achieve a complete hydrogen propulsion system for zero-emission mid-range aircraft.
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Archer developments accelerate Midnight eVTOL path to market
In tandem with Q2 2023 financial and operation results, Archer secures a $215 million investment, Midnight receives special airworthiness certification and an agreement is reached with Boeing and Wisk for autonomous flight collaboration.
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Aska A5 flying car achieves flight testing milestone
The fly-and-drive technology — capable of driving on public roads in addition to VTOL and STOL flight — makes progress after receiving FAA special airworthiness certification.
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Wisk Aero completes public demonstration flight of Cora eVTOL aircraft
Wisk’s multi-transition milestone flight showcased the fixed-wing demonstrator aircraft’s capabilities.
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Impulse Space secures $45 million to support vehicle development, production
Developer of in-space transportation vehicles using CFRP tanks raises capital investment from Raytheon Technologies (RTX) Ventures.
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