Former Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders Joins Lilium Board
Tom Enders spent more than two decades with European aerospace group Airbus, including almost 12 years as CEO. He brings extensive aviation experience to the board of eVTOL developer Lilium.
Autonomous Flight Advances Larger Y6S Plus eVTOL Aircraft
UK-based Autonomous Flight has made changes to its eVTOL aircraft design in the belief that it will need at least six seats to be commercially viable in its plan for scheduled shuttle operations.
Fiat Chrysler Backs Archer's eVTOL Aircraft Plans
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Archer have announced a partnership that will see the U.S. carmaker provide composite materials and engineering support for the startup's planned four-seat all-electric aircraft.
GE Aviation Seeks Buyers For Airxos Unmanned Traffic Management Unit
Covid-related financial pressures have prompted GE Aviation to close the Airxos unmanned traffic management specialist it launched in June 2018. The company's Air Mobility platform supports operations by unmanned aircraft.
UK's FlyZero Recruits Leadership Team for Carbon-Free Aviation Program
The UK's FlyZero has drawn heavily on aircraft engines maker Rolls-Royce and airframing group Airbus in filling management positions for its program to advance plans for carbon-free commercial air services by 2030. The program has government funding through the Aerospace Technology Institute.
FAA Clears the Way to Supersonic Aircraft Flight Tests in U.S. Airspace
Supersonic aircraft developers such as Boom and Aerion may now find it easier to get the special flight authorizations they need to test new aircraft at speeds in excess of Mach 1. But it doesn't mean supersonic flights will be routinely permitted over land.
Hatzolah Air Ambulance Group Orders Four CityHawk VTOL Aircraft
U.S.-based Hatzolah Air has signed an agreement with Urban Aeronautics to be the sales representative and distributor for Urban Aeronautics' CityHawk VTOL aircraft in the global emergency medical services market.
Lilium Appoints Veteran Rolls-Royce Engineer to Lead eVTOL Program
Lilium is further bolstering its senior management team as it aims to meet its objective of beginning commercial operations with its five-seat eVTOL aircraft in 2025. Alastair McIntosh's experience as an EASA-approved accountable manager will be significant.
EASA Takes More Time to Prepare Special Condition VTOL Certification Rules
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has needed more time to finalize the means of compliance for the Special Condition VTOL rules that will apply for the type certification of many eVTOL aircraft. It expects to publish these, as well as means of compliance for certifying hybrid and electric propulsion systems, in early 2021.
Integrated Propeller Plane Concept Makes the Case For All-electric Airliners
French aerospace technology innovator Conseil et Technique is making the case for a radical rethink for the configuration of airliner propulsion systems with its all-electric Integrated Propeller Plane concept.