Better Futures launches second-generation AI assistant platform for engineers news Yves Le Marquand 12 Sep 25 0 Dublin-based software firm Better Futures has launched Engineering Verified Assistants (EVA) 2.0, its second-generation AI assistant platform for engineers. The new release focused primarily on systems… Read more
Skyportz releases amelioration modelling for eVTOL downwash and outwash news Yves Le Marquand 5 Sep 25 0 Skyportz has released an animation that demonstrates the impact its vertipad patent (pictured above) will have on the “amelioration” of eVTOL downwash and outwash. The… Read more
Hydroplane shows full flight speed during fuel cell powered rotor tests news Yves Le Marquand 11 Jul 25 0 Hydroplane has demonstrated full rotor flight speed on its hydrogen fuel cell powered rotor transmission test stand. The testing is part of Hydroplane’s XTech8 Phase… Read more
Sinclair Community College buys a Beta CTOL and flight simulator news Yves Le Marquand 16 May 25 0 Dayton-based Sinclair Community College has purchased one of Beta’s Alia CTOL aircraft as well as a state-of-the-art flight simulator. With the acquisition of the Alia… Read more
Moya Aero gets $2m to build drone ground control system news Yves Le Marquand 12 Mar 25 0 Moya Aero has been awarded a $2m grant to develop a portable ground control system for high-capacity drones by the Brazilian government. The grant comes… Read more
Ascendance goes with Safran’s electric motor for hybrid VTOL news Yves Le Marquand 11 Mar 25 0 Ascendance has selected Safran Electrical & Power’s ENGINeUS, the first electric motor to be certified by EASA, for its hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)… Read more
Blade and Skyports Infrastructure launching pilot programme in Manhattan news Yves Le Marquand 10 Mar 25 0 Blade Air Mobility and Skyports Infrastructure are set to launch a pilot programme to gather data that will help support eVTOL operations from Downtown Manhattan… Read more
magniX launches electric engine for helicopters news Yves Le Marquand 10 Mar 25 0 MagniX has launched a new range of electric engines it calls HeliStorm designed for helicopters ranging from light single engine to larger hybrid-electric twin engine… Read more
Sora Aviation secures 20 aircraft pre-order from Korea’s Moviation news Yves Le Marquand 10 Mar 25 0 UK-based eVTOL developer Sora Aviation has secured a pre-order for 20 aircraft from Korean helicopter operator Moviation. The deal for Sora’s 30-seat S-1 eVTOL aircraft… Read more
JetZero reveals partnerships with Delta and RTX news Yves Le Marquand 7 Mar 25 0 JetZero is set to join Delta Air Lines’ Sustainable Skies Lab as part of a new partnership between the blended wing aircraft developer and US… Read more
Regent Craft hits the water with full-scale prototype news Yves Le Marquand 7 Mar 25 0 Seaglider developer Regent Craft has begun sea trials using a full-scale crewed prototype. The first on-water tests of the 55ft long, 65ft wingspan prototype follow… Read more
Beta and Bristow prepare demo flights in Norway news Yves Le Marquand 5 Mar 25 0 Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies and helicopter operator Bristow are readying to begin demonstration flights later this year in Norway alongside the domestic regulator and… Read more
Mallard and Joly Airlines agree deal for 30 aircraft news Yves Le Marquand 3 Mar 25 0 Mallard Enterprises has agreed a deal to sell 30 of its ME-1A amphibious aircraft to new South African carrier Joly Airlines. The letter of intent… Read more
Archer expects to deliver first revenue generating aircraft this year news Yves Le Marquand 28 Feb 25 0 Archer Aviation said its expects to deliver its first revenue generating eVTOL aircraft later this year to helicopter operator Abu Dhabi Aviation. The eVTOL aircraft… Read more
Joby forecasts $500m-plus spend in 2025 news Yves Le Marquand 27 Feb 25 0 Joby Aviation is set to spend equivalent to Toyota’s incoming $500m investment as it forecasts 2025 outgoings as high as $540m, highlighting the costs of… Read more