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Volocopter Conducts First eVTOL Flight at the Palace of Versailles

Volocopter recently conducted the world’s first eVTOL test flight at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France.

Paris Sets the Stage for eVTOL Operational Validation

Volocopter has completed a crewed test flight at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l'École, the first bespoke commercial eVTOL vertiport.

Ecojet to Procure 22 Hydrogen-Electric Engines from ZeroAvia

At Farnborough International Airshow, Ecojet signed an agreement to purchase 22 ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines from ZeroAvia.

Harbour Air to Purchase 50 magniX Electric Aircraft Engines

Harbour Air has signed a Letter of Intenet (LOI) with magniX to purchase 50 magni650 electric aircraft engines. 

UK Government Releases Future of Flight Action Plan

The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has released the government and industry’s joint Future of Flight action plan.

Virgin Atlantic Receives Permit to Fly Transatlantic Flight with 100% SAF

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a Permit to Fly for Virgin Atlantic to conduct a transatlantic flight powered by 100% SAF. 

Jump Aero Unveils Emergency Response eVTOL Aircraft

Jump Aero has unveiled its eVTOL emergency response aircraft, which has been commercially ordered by Falck Ambulance Services.

UK DfT Introduces Revenue Certainty Scheme for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The UK government has introduced a revenue certainty scheme to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

World's First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight to Take-Off in November

Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have announced that the world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight is set to take off on 28 November.

FAA Publishes Implementation Plan for Advanced Air Mobility

The FAA has released an implementation plan outlining the required steps to enable the near-term rollout of advanced air mobility vehicles. …

Natilus to Use ZeroAvia's ZA600 Hydrogen-Electric Engine for Cargo UAV

MONTE to Order Up to 30 Eviation Alice Electric Aircraft

UK-based aircraft lessor, MONTE has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to order up to 30 electric commuter Alice aircraft from Eviation.

Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia to Test Largest Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft

Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 aircraft to ZeroAvia to be retrofitted with hydrogen-electric propulsion technology.

Magpie Aviation Unveils 'AeroTow' Concept for Electric Aircraft

Magpie Aviation has presented its aeroplane towing concept, 'AeroTow' to enable electric aircraft to travel greater distances.  

Pyka Unveils Autonomous Electric Pelican Cargo Aircraft

Pyka has unveiled its electric Pelican Cargo aircraft, which is the first autonomous vehicle of its class.

ZeroAvia Flies World's Largest Aircraft with a Hydrogen-Electric Engine

ZeroAvia has successfully tested its 19-seat Dornier 228 aircraft, powered partly with a full-size hydrogen-electric engine.