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2024
17 July Skyfront has launched a Water-Cooled Drone for desert operations.

Skyfront launches water-cooled drone for desert operations

The Perimeter 8+ WC was recently stress tested at a U.S. Army testing facility in New Mexico, where it successfully carried heavy payloads at high altitudes during mid-day operations in temperatures of 45°C.

17 July

ReleaseCalifornia’s Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority grants Archer industry leading award for ramp of its electric powertrain facility

17 July

ReleaseLilium reaffirms 2026 target for first customer deliveries and provides additional detail on testing program

17 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace unveils most advanced and powerful full-scale VX4 prototype ahead of flight test programme

17 July The Mk-II Aurora during an all-up systems test in June 2024 at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre.

Dawn's rocket-powered UAV is cleared for supersonic testing

At full performance, the Mk-II will fly faster and 2.5 times higher than any prior aircraft that takes off from a runway, including the current record holder, the SR-71 Blackbird.

16 July

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft unveils DA62 MPP Guardian to enhance critical governmental surveillance missions

15 July

ReleaseAALTO achieves milestone HAPS regulation, with Design Organisation Approval from UK Civil Aviation Authority

12 July

ReleaseUK MoD HTCDF contract announcement July 2024

10 July Blackshape says the development roadmap in the US is a priority.

Gabriél BK160-200 trainer secures FAA certification

The first batch of Gabriél BK160-200 low wing single piston trainer aircraft are now set to be delivered to customers by the end of this year.

10 July

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman builds next-generation hybrid electric uncrewed X-plane for DARPA

10 July While the reasons behind this decision are multifaceted, Deutsche Aircraft says the revised EIS timeline will also enable it to implement additional capabilities and improvements to the brand-new regional turboprop.

Service date for D328eco slips back to 2027

Several new features and capabilities are being evaluated, including a further improvement of STOL performance, specifically in non-benign operational environments, combined with advanced avionics capabilities.

10 July

ReleaseVirgin Galactic completes new spaceship manufacturing facility in Arizona

10 July

ReleaseUK Civil Aviation Authority expands scope of DOA for Vertical Aerospace and agrees certification co-operation with European Union Aviation Safety Agency

8 July

ReleaseDoroni Aerospace unveils state-of-the-art test fixture, marking major milestone in eVTOL ‘flying car’ development

6 July

ReleaseVaeridion opens battery lab in Bosch Collaboration Campus

4 July

ReleaseXPENG AEROHT partners with Guangzhou Development District to launch large-scale flying car manufacturing factory

3 July

ReleaseNew advancement in medical transportation: ERC unveils electric aircraft (eVTOL) for faster, more affordable patient transport solutions in Europe

2 July

ReleaseKratos Valkyrie demonstrates affordable runway flexibility with recent take-off and flight operations

2 July

ReleaseASKA A5 VTOL receives 2nd renewal of experimental special airworthiness certificate by FAA

2 July

ReleaseEANAN inks Memorandum of Understanding with University of Dubai, Xi'an Jiaotong University and Zhuji SRJ Materials Laboratory to foster international cooperation in applied sciences

1 July

ReleaseEve Air Mobility announces $94M new equity to support eVTOL development

1 July

ReleaseXTI Aerospace signs capital distribution agreement for proposed investment of up to $55 million at $275 million valuation

27 June

ReleaseElsa Industry and Villinger GmbH sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop advanced cargo drones

26 June The Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration program, known as SHEPARD, sees its hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) receive its official X-plane designation, XRQ-73.

DARPA dubs its newest X-plane XRQ-73

The XRQ-73 aircraft will be a Group 3 UAS weighing approximately 1,250 pounds, which draws on the earlier AFRL/IARPA Great Horned Owl (GHO) project. First flight is expected by year-end 2024.

26 June

ReleaseAW609 tiltrotor successfully completes first ship trial campaign

26 June The Sirius Adventure Jet, is said to be a revolutionary hydrogen-powered aircraft designed for those passionate about exploration.

Sirius and BMW take the wraps off hydrogen business jets

The company says that the jets are aimed at those who aspire to own a business jet with pride in a future that values eco-consciousness, fostering a culture of positivity rather than judgement or criticism.

24 June

ReleaseAeros identifies California and Nevada as final contenders for new manufacturing facility location

24 June

ReleaseSeaflight Technologies kicks off $2m electric cargo drone project with Australian Government funding

24 June

ReleaseLeonardo meets Italian trade unions and announces the consolidation of the process of diversifying its Grottaglie production site

24 June

ReleaseN219 amphibian aircraft: a symbol of optimism of Indonesian aerospace & defense independence

23 June

ReleaseISRO completes its RLV technology demonstrations through LEX trio

20 June An official ceremony was attended by representatives from industry, Italian Defence and international delegations.

Leonardo reveals AW249 helicopter’s next gen design

Four prototypes have been built since first flight in summer 2022, with two flying aircraft involved in performance, system integration and payload testing and two more now completed and to start testing soon.

20 June Nobuo Kishi, Chief Technology Officer, Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Chief Executive Officer, and Arnaud Coville, Chief Development Officer of SkyDrive

FAA accepts SkyDrive's eVTOL certification application

To prepare for its entry into the U.S. market and commercial operations, SkyDrive established a local subsidiary in 2023. The Japanese company says it is now actively collaborating with local customers.

20 June

ReleaseSchiebel opens facility in France

20 June Cessna Citation Ascend P1 takes off.

Ascend program soars as second flight test article takes flight

The initial flight of P1, piloted by Michael Bradfield and Maurice Girard, lasted one hour and 24 minutes, reaching a maximum altitude of 13,500 feet with a maximum speed of 308 knots.

20 June Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Overture Superfactory is the first supersonic airliner factory to be built in the United States.

Boom Supersonic completes construction of Overture superfactory

Boom will now focus on equipping the production floor. With tooling supplier Advanced Integration Technology, it will procure and install tooling into the Superfactory, beginning with an advanced test cell unit.

19 June

ReleaseRevolutionary hydrogen-powered private business jet pioneering new era of eco-air travel

18 June

ReleaseAIR unveils unmanned 'AIR ONE Cargo' eVTOL for logistics market, securing exponential revenue growth

18 June

ReleaseAV successfully flight tests JUMP 20 VTOL UAS with a heavy fuel engine

18 June

ReleaseFrench Army’s NH90 for Special Forces has started flight testing

13 June Eve’s eVTOL is scheduled to begin deliveries and enter into service in 2026.

Eve names suppliers for windows, doors and fuselage components

Eve's first eVTOL production facility will be located in São Paulo, Brazil, and has called on the services of domestic businesses RALLC and Alltec, as well as Germany's KRD and France's Latecoere.

13 June Thomas Horn (Managing Director of Saxony Business Development Coorporation), Götz Ahmelmann (CEO of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG), Thomas Kralinski (The State Secretary of Saxony), Nico Neumann (COO at Deutsche Aircraft) and Hendrik Brand (CFO at Deutsche Aircraft Group).

D328eco assembly line construction ramps up

The line, together with the flight readiness hangar, logistics centre and administration building, will cover an area of around 62,000 square metres. The intention is to produce forty-eight D328eco aircraft per year.

12 June

ReleasePTDI and Intercrus Aero Indonesia collaborate to develop advanced air mobility

12 June

ReleaseArcher completes Midnight’s transition flight, Midnight is Archer’s second full-scale eVTOL aircraft to achieve this milestone

12 June

ReleaseEH216-S pilotless eVTOL completes debut flight in Saudi Arabia

12 June

ReleaseXTI Aerospace files new U.S. patent application on innovations and submits global PCT patent application for the TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane

5 June The Wingman is a drone that operates with manned fighter jets and receives its tasks and missions from a pilot in a command aircraft such as the Eurofighter.

Unmanned escort for fighter jets: Airbus presents the Wingman concept

The Wingman’s tasks can range from reconnaissance to jamming targets and engaging targets on the ground or in the air with precision guided munitions or missiles.

5 June

ReleaseAirbus and Helsing to collaborate on artificial intelligence for the teaming of manned and unmanned military aircraft

5 June

ReleaseEanan Al Samma and Jetoptera commence flight test campaign in the U.A.E.

4 June

ReleasePilatus and Synhelion launch partnership for fuels produced from solar energy