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Piasecki acquires former Lockheed Sikorsky facility for VTOL development
Former Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, will be transformed into an R&D center for VTOL and UAS aircraft, including Piasecki’s HAXEL demonstrator and PA-890 which use composites.
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Plana targets full-scale, hybrid-electric eVTOL prototype by 2025
Leading up to commercial operations in 2028, Plana is establishing U.S. locations to accelerate FAA certification and brand awareness of its composite hybrid eVTOL.
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Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL testing phase
The Brazilian aircraft company makes strides toward maturing critical technologies for scheduled certification and entry-into-service in 2026.
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Eve Air Mobility completes eVTOL wind tunnel testing
A scale model of the lift + cruise eVTOL aircraft was tested to further refine the understanding of how the components will perform in future flight.
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Archer rolls out first Midnight aircraft, prepares for flight testing
Midnight will enable perform critical “company testing” to accelerate and reduce risk on Archer’s certification program, following a successful two-year flight test campaign with Maker.
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Wisk Aero, Japan Airlines bring autonomous eVTOL services to Japan
A new partnership lays the groundwork for future Wisk air operations in the Asia-Pacific region using its four-passenger, sixth-generation composite aircraft.
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Lilium receives capital raise, enters Lilium Jet for wind tunnel testing
Powered test campaign at the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) facility in Marknesse, Netherlands, and up to $250 million in capital raise advance the eVTOL company toward its first type-conforming aircraft.
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BlueHalo launches next generation of Intense Eye UAS
Unmanned aerial system (UAS) from BlueHalo featuring an HX5 injection-molded chassis from Alpine Advanced Materials is said to be lighter, stronger and more efficient than aerospace-grade aluminum.
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Gazelle Wind Power unveils third-generation floating offshore wind platform
On top of reducing cost and taking advantage of pre-existing infrastructure, the enhanced, modular design incorporates a dynamic mooring system and geometry that minimizes environmental impact.
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Joby extends Agility Prime contract for eVTOL aircraft delivery
Joby’s contract with the U.S. Air Force is now valued at up to $131 million following a $55 million extension that includes provision of up to nine Joby aircraft, two of which will be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base.
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