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Edition of 11 February Published every Thursday
Lead story

Joby ticks boxes to bring passenger eVTOL to market

Work on a piloted, zero-emissions aircraft, capable of transporting four passengers up to 150 miles on a single charge, with a top cruising speed of 200 mph, continues apace. Garmin will now be onboard.

11 February 2021
Joby has agreed on the requirements that must be met for certification by the FAA.
Joby has agreed on the requirements that must be met for certification by the FAA.
Pipistrel now sees the NUUVA in roles beyond cargo delivery.

Pipistrel teams with UAS experts C-astra to develop NUUVA

Bringing C-astra onboard will help Pipistrel develop its UAS for the fast-growing Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance - C4ISR - market.

11 February 2021
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The F-15EX fighter jet demonstrates a vertical “Viking” departure during its first flight on Feb. 2, 2021. (Boeing photo by Eric Shindelbower)

F-15EX first flight clears path for deliveries to US Air Force

The latest variant of the F-15 fighter jet is not simply an evolution, its digital backbone will enable it to be an effective testbed for future technology. First deliveries are scheduled within the first quarter.

11 February 2021

Leonardo HF radio selected for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

The SRT-400 HF Single Side Band system is the latest product of Leonardo's fifty years' experience in airborne radio equipment. Its reduced power consumption and high reliability will have appealed to the US Navy.

11 February 2021

Airbus selects rugged OnTime Networks switch for A330 MRTT

The unit is designed to provide reliable connectivity for extremely demanding size, weight and power constraints in demanding environments, delivering the high-speed 10GbE copper connectivity the Airbus needs.

11 February 2021

Rosen develops cabin management for supersonic AS2

The AS2's cabin will combine craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies. Aerion is asking Rosen to create an immersive cabin environment that delivers previously unseen levels of passenger-technology interface.

11 February 2021
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Edition of 4 February 2021

Czech light jet gains FreeFlight radar altimeter

The RA4500 radar altimeter will provide 'extreme accuracy' for the L-39NG including at low altitudes from 2,500 feet to 10 feet below ground level in challenging operational conditions.

3 February 2021
Edition of 28 January 2021

Spirit selected to lead MOSQUITO uncrewed fighter development

Autonomous ‘loyal wingman’ aircraft create the opportunity to expand, diversify and rapidly upgrade combat Air Forces in a cost-effective way - so the UK has committed funding for a new prototype.

28 January 2021