Government backing secured H55’s headquarters in Québec, enabling the company to expand into North America with facilities committed to electric propulsion and sustainable aviation.
The company's two hour and 38 minute test simulated a 250 nautical mile Cessna Caravan 208B flight and confirmed stable power output across all phases.
At the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, the company unveiled its plans to base its operations at San Bernardino International Airport.
The Japanese eVTOL manufacturer will work with the French propeller specialist on flight-critical rotors for its SD-05, accelerating testing progress and supporting certification efforts.
Deutsche Aircraft and the German Aerospace Center worked together to carry out the vibration test, which confirmed structural dynamics and informed future modifications for the D328 UpLift.
The company and its industry partners aim to advance UK aerospace manufacturing with £14.1m of Aerospace Technology Institute support.
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