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Joby and Toyota form air mobility joint venture

The joint venture will focus initially on manufacturing groundwork and production efficiency before expanding capacity to support certification and demand for eVTOL aircraft.

2 July

More news – Joby S4, Airframer

The eVTOL venture builds on nearly ten years of collaboration between Joby and Toyota.

The 500E offers a transcontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles with four passengers aboard.

Embraer’s Praetor 500E cleared for global operation

Certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA clears the jet for operation across North America, Europe and Latin America.

2 July

More news – Embraer Praetor 500/600, Airframer

Skyryse and Robinson plan unmanned aircraft system

An autonomy system developed by Skyryse will be integrated into the Robinson R66 to create Group 4 UAS for defence operators.

2 July

More news – Robinson R66, Aircraft Operations, Airframer

The agreement supports Vertical's progress toward Critical Design Review for Valo's certifiable design baseline.

Vertical adds Astronics to Valo supplier line-up

Astronics will supply the low-voltage power distribution system for Vertical's eVTOL aircraft under a long-term agreement.

2 July

More news – Vertical Aerospace Valo, Electrical Power Systems

Cure time is reduced by up to 45% against the standard 3960 autoclave cycle.

Toray launches fast cure 3960-FC prepreg system

Primary aircraft structures, UAVs, launch vehicles and rotorcraft are among the target applications as production rates increase across the sector.

2 July

More news – Composite Materials

The loan was approved within six months of Airbus's request.

Airbus secures first tranche of €3 billion EIB loan

The financing, the largest corporate loan the EIB has authorised, will fund investment in commercial and defence aviation technology across France, Germany and Spain.

2 July

More news – Design

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