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2024
27 February

ReleaseThe Leonardo AW09 final prototype takes flight!

26 February

ReleaseBell 505 receives multiple certifications for aircraft features

26 February

ReleaseLilium gears up for production of the Lilium Jet's revolutionary electric propulsion units

24 February

ReleaseStratolaunch completes 2nd captive carry flight with TA-1 test vehicle

24 February

ReleaseDoroni Aerospace completes crucial tethered flight test with eVTOL prototype

23 February

ReleaseNeo Aeronautics and SIT collaborate in aerial innovations & mobility systems development

22 February The Hermes 650 Spark is the latest addition to the highly acclaimed Hermes family.

Elbit's latest Hermes UAS adds range and payload

The Hermes 650 Spark is the latest addition to the highly acclaimed Hermes family, and expands the operational flight envelope with next-generation multi-mission capability, versatility and survivability.

22 February The Whisper Jet is an all-electric aircraft for between four and 19 passengers, in development.

Whisper tracks propulsor production with ION software

ION captures everything that happens on the factory floor, including processes, parts, inspections and red lines. This will significantly reduce the time it takes to comply with the rigorous audits required for certification.

22 February

Leonardo's morphing surface demonstrator makes first flight

The experimental data has potential for training artificial intelligence algorithms for maturing flight controls and future digital systems offering great reliability and incremental levels of autonomy, with reduced workload.

22 February Eve's eVTOL concept aircraft with eight rotor system for up to four passengers.

Eve names suppliers for wings and pilot controls

Crouzet will manufacture and supply the pilot controls, specifically the inceptor, while Aciturri will develop and manufacture the wing skins and spars as well as the leading and trailing edges of the wing.

22 February

ReleaseAIR partners with Nidec to develop customised eVTOL motor for AIR ONE production model

21 February

ReleaseJoby has become the first eVTOL company to complete the third stage of the FAA certification process

21 February

ReleaseSkyryse One begins new era of simpler, safer aviation

20 February

ReleaseVertical wins new UK government backing to transform the future of flight

20 February

ReleaseCAAS, EDB and SUPERNAL ink strategic partnerships to develop advanced air mobility in Asia-Pacific region

19 February

ReleaseAMSL Aero welcomes federal government support to develop Vertiia zero emission aircraft to fight bushfires

19 February

ReleaseSuccessful power-on for INTEGRAL E, the french two seater electric aircraft

15 February The aircraft will begin piloted flight testing later this year.

Archer has conforming, piloted aircraft under construction

Three aircraft will have components and systems that conform to the intended type design, enabling "for credit" flight testing with the FAA after the completion of the company's flight testing phase.

15 February Joby's all-electric aircraft in flight above Marina, California.

Joby receives approval for propulsion certification plan

Joby is nearing completion of the third of five phases of the type certification process and has shifted its focus to the fourth stage, comprising detailed testing and analysis across the aircraft's components and systems.

15 February The user can easily upload new kits and nest files, including a mix of parts, and the system will adapt all the instructions for the operator automatically.

Airborne streamlines composite kitting for Airbus Helicopters

The software takes the nest, kit and material input, and translates this into instructions for the operator to offload the cutter, to make kits with plies in the correct sequence and to store them in the dynamic buffer.

14 February

ReleaseAURA AERO becomes a laureate of the France 2030 program, for the "Producing low-carbon aircraft in France" call for projects and receives a 13.2 million Euros financial contribution

14 February

ReleaseBAE Systems secures regulatory approvals for acquisition of Ball Aerospace

14 February

ReleaseHAV signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Dassault Systèmes and TriMech to pioneer sustainable aircraft development.

14 February

ReleaseKelley Aerospace Pte Ltd

12 February

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft and Vexcel Imaging strengthen cooperation in special mission aircraft applications

12 February

ReleaseDevelopment: creating a roomy cabin

12 February

ReleaseExpanded patent provides stronger intellectual property protection in China for TriFan 600

12 February

ReleaseMore funding to fuel Ghost Bat

8 February

ReleaseBell demonstrates High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) technology at Holloman Air Force Base

7 February The new aircraft includes six new interior schemes, featuring new leathers and aesthetically styled seats.

Piper announces the M700 Fury, its fastest ever single-engine aircraft

Airframe changes accommodate a more powerful engine, a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52, including more efficient intake plenum to improve ram air recovery, new engine mount assemblies and improved exhaust stack design.

7 February

FAA approves Robinson empennage design for the R44

The development and testing of the new empennage design spanned several years, resulting in enhanced handling characteristics during high-speed flight.

7 February

ReleaseDaher accelerates its “Take Off 2027” strategic plan

7 February Malloy's uncrewed, heavy lift quadcopters are capable of lifting payloads from 68kg to 300kg over short to medium range missions.

BAE Systems acquires UAS expert Malloy Aeronautics

Last year the companies announced the successful demonstration of T-600 electric uncrewed demonstrator aircraft achieves significant milestone at NATO exercise during a large NATO exercise, known as REPMUS.

7 February

ReleaseSikorsky completes flight tests of three Hellenic Navy MH-60R helicopters

7 February Bertrand Piccard aims to fly non-stop around the world in a green hydrogen-powered aircraft, with Syensqo as the main technological partner.

Piccard unveils Climate Impulse for hydrogen-powered circumnavigation

The major challenge lies in maintaining liquid hydrogen at -253 degrees C during an estimated nine days of flight. This will require revolutionary innovations in the creation of adapted thermal tanks.

6 February

ReleaseCosmic secures $4.5 million in seed funding

6 February

ReleaseSchiebel Abu Dhabi significantly expands for CAMCOPTER S-300

6 February

ReleaseElfly Group moves into new home at Torp (Sandefjord) Airport

2 February

ReleaseTexas-based Venus Aerospace is working with rotating-detonation propulsion technology to turn the "Stargazer" from sci-concept to Mach-9 business jet that flies at 6,900 mph

1 February The next generation cargo eVTOL.

Third generation Cento aircraft begins qualification testing

By this autumn MightyFly aims to publicly debut its autonomous cargo aircraft delivery flights in Michigan, demonstrating point-to-point autonomous delivery use cases to partners and potential customers.

1 February Bombardier’s EcoJet Research Project explores blended wing body (BWB) aircraft configuration and new technologies to reduce business jets emission by up to 50%.

Bombardier reveals collaborators in EcoJet research

Collaborative work on the design and fabrication of the EcoJet flight test vehicles involves multidisciplinary teams, consisting of Québec-based Bombardier folk, along with BC researchers, engineers and students.

1 February

Airbus partners Tata for India's first helicopter FAL in the private sector

The FAL in India will integrate major component assemblies, avionics and mission systems, install electrical harnesses, hydraulic circuits, flight controls, dynamic components, fuel system and the engine.

1 February

ReleaseHeart Aerospace raises $107 million in hybrid-electric funding

1 February Thales, Honeywell, RECARO Aircraft Seating and FACC hace signed long-term supply agreements with Eve Air Mobility.

Recaro brings lightweight seating to Eve's eVTOL

Meanwhile, Thales will provide air data sensors and a computer, Honeywell will supply guidance, navigation and external lighting for the aircraft, and FACC will supply the horizontal and vertical tail.

31 January

ReleaseRotor flies live for a crowd, celebrates New Hampshire innovation with NH Governor Sununu

31 January

ReleaseArcher's Midnight aircraft successfully completes phase 1 of flight test program as company continues to advance towards FAA certification

30 January

ReleaseVisionary eVTOL influencers seek joint venture partner for wingless personal aircraft using NASA-proven propulsion

29 January

ReleaseA brand new flight deck has been introduced for the D328eco™

26 January

ReleaseGroundbreaking partnership in clean air and road transport for the Philippines - LuftCar and eFrancisco Motors sign a strategic MOU

25 January The Sirius Jet is a high-performance, zero-emission aircraft, propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

Sirius Jet sets out to become world's first hydrogen VTOL

Leveraging jet aerodynamics with aeroplane and helicopter versatility, it will achieve extended flight distances, impressive speeds, and high altitudes at near-silent levels, says developer Sirius Aviation.