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2021
11 November

ReleaseVolocopter conducts South Korea's first crewed public air taxi test flight

11 November

ReleaseEmbraer begins production of the first KC-390 Millennium for Hungary

10 November

ReleaseAhead of first hover flight, Maker aircraft receives FAA CoA and relocates from development lab to flight test facility

10 November Airpower Teaming System manufacturing is under way at the Boeing Melbourne site.

Boeing Australia advances flight testing of Loyal Wingman

Teams have gathered aircraft performance data that will be used to inform and refine the digital twin of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. Work to establish a final assembly facility in Toowoomba are also under way.

10 November Expectations set prior to the ground-tests were confirmed by the performance of the MAHEPA Panthera, which the consortium says has all the characteristics to become a flying test-bed for future developments in hybrid aviation.

Hybrid Panthera completes first phase flight testing

The MAHEPA Panthera has flown from Cerklje airport in Slovenia, demonstrating the possibility of local zero-emission flights by performing all-electric take-offs.

10 November

Embraer showcases sustainable Energia family

Embraer's Energia family of four concept aircraft of varying sizes incorporate different propulsion technologies and each aircraft is being evaluated for its technical and subsequent commercial viability.

9 November

ReleaseHyundai Motor Group announces the formation of Supernal to lead the Group's progress in Advanced Air Mobility

9 November

ReleaseManta Aircraft signs three new partnerships for the development of the high-performance HeV/STOL air vehicle platform 'Ann'

8 November

ReleaseUpgraded Ka-226T helicopter made its first flight

8 November

ReleaseDe Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited resumes completion of aircraft under production

8 November

ReleaseSavback Helicopters and GHT close to unveiling evolved ultralight helicopter

5 November

ReleaseXeriant closes key $6m financing

5 November

AIR develops 'fly-by-intent' control systems

The AIR ONE will feature aerospace innovation alongside automotive manufacturing techniques to enable mass production and accelerate integration of advanced air mobility into society.

4 November

ReleaseOverair, Inc. announces expansion of headquarters

3 November

ReleaseStorm Aircraft property transition to Avionav Sarl

3 November

ReleaseAir Tractor: "We're rocketing ahead."

2 November

ReleaseBombardier announces construction of new Global Manufacturing Centre in Mississauga is on track

2 November

ReleaseSyberJet Aircraft announces more SyberVision features now installed as factory standard

2 November

ReleaseQuantum-Systems expands into North America to meet growing sales of the Vector VTOL drone, powered by Auterion

2 November

ReleaseSkyDrive signs supporter agreement with EY Strategy and Consulting

2 November

ReleaseGA-ASI awarded OBSS contract from AFRL

1 November

ReleaseSkyDrive hits new milestone as MLIT accepts application for flying car type certificate

1 November

ReleaseHAV and AMRC team to drive towards zero emission flight

1 November

ReleaseKAI selected as the preferred bidder for the second development project of the Baekdu system reconnaissance aircraft

29 October

ReleaseAutopilot eVTOL manned aircraft V1500M completes first flight test

28 October

Explorer retains Scion for prototype engine installation

Scion Aviation carried out a firewall-forward install of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140A engine and new all electric power for landing gear and flaps.

28 October Deutsche Aircraft will begin the construction of the D328eco final assembly line in the second half of 2022.

Deutsche reveals timeline for D328eco line construction

With the final assembly line in Leipzig, Deutsche Aircraft will be aiding the revitalisation of the region's economy by creating around 300 new jobs and developing Saxony's aerospace industry capabilities.

28 October

ReleaseKratos receives $3.2 million contract award for next generation small engine development for National Security program

27 October

ReleaseVertical Aerospace announces $205 million in additional funding led by Mudrick Capital

27 October

ReleaseA.L.I. Technologies unveils XTURISMO limited edition hoverbike

26 October

ReleaseThe Tecnalia air taxi begins the industrialisation phase with the help of the company UMILES

25 October

ReleaseAirflow and Honeywell partner to further the development of electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft

22 October Skydweller has successfully demonstrated aircraft autonomy and guidance, navigation and control systems during a series of flight tests.

Skydweller completes closed loop flight demonstrations

Skydweller Aero has completed a series of demonstration flight tests for its aircraft control and waypoint navigation system. Various takeoff and landing sensors were installed and evaluated.

22 October

ReleaseLeonardo's AWHero achieves world's first military certification for a Rotary UAS in its category

21 October Front row, Michael Armstrong, CTO, EPS; Michael Duffy, VP of product, EPS; Steven Hall, director of product management, EPS; back row, Kevin Spencer, VP of programs, EPS; Robert Kremnitzer, head of design organisation, Diamond Aircraft Austria; Nathan Millecam, CEO, EPS; Scott McFadzean, CEO, Diamond Aircraft Canada; Li Yu, COO, Diamond Aircraft Austria.

Diamond selects EPS for fast charge batteries

Diamond Aircraft will use EPS’ EPiC Ecosystem in its eDA40 trainer aircraft. The fast charging system is capable of turning around a depleted aircraft in under 20 minutes.

21 October

ReleaseJetson unveils the Jetson ONE

21 October Airbus Zephyr S lands after completing a series of test flights in the US.

Solar-powered Zephyr completes stratospheric testing

Airbus’ solar-powered Zephyr could revolutionise disaster management. It uses sunlight to fly and recharge its batteries so can stay airborne for months at a time.

21 October Each test aircraft is currently flying two to three times a week.

Dassault expects 6X engine certification shortly

The 6X has end of mission approach speeds as low 109 knots and can routinely fly from runways of 4,000 feet or less. It will feature a cabin altitude as low as 3,900 feet at a cruise level of 41,000 feet.

19 October

ReleaseHT Aero raises US$500+ million in Series A financing

14 October The HondaJet 2600 Concept is a light jet with trans-continental capability.

Honda breaks cover with transcontinental jet contender

The HondaJet 2600 Concept will feature natural laminar flow technology on wings and nose, and a carbon composite fuselage. Honda says it will be capable of nonstop flight across the United States.

13 October

ReleaseAKKA reveals Green&Fly, its 100% electric hydrogen-powered concept aircraft

13 October

ReleaseAutoFlight presents V1500M - an autonomous passenger eVTOL aircraft

12 October

ReleaseBell's Autonomous Pod Transport demonstrates game changing aerial resupply feature

12 October

ReleaseSuccessful first public flight of Volocopter's VoloDrone

11 October

ReleaseJaunt Air Mobility enters into definitive agreement to join the AIRO Group

7 October The Pelican is already flying for customers in Central America.

EmbraerX teams up with Pyka to place Pelican in Brazil

EmbraerX and Pyka intend to concentrate joint efforts on getting the Pelican into the precision agricultural sector, particularly across Brazil. It already has a presence in Central America.

7 October The hybrid Honda eVTOL.

Honda sets out hybrid eVTOL plans

The Honda eVTOL aircraft will feature a gas turbine hybrid power unit based on its current engine design. This will enable a far greater range than is possible with pure electric aircraft.

7 October Gulfstream introduces the G800, its longest range aircraft and the G400 in the large cabin aircraft class.

Gulfstream unveils the comfortable G400 and long range G800

The G800 is the longest range aircraft in Gulfstream history and will be powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, while the G400 aims for comfort and high speed, with PW812GA Pratt & Whitney engines.

7 October

ReleaseApplied Aeronautics announces new Albatross BVLOS aircraft integrated with Iris Automation's Casia DAA solution

7 October

ReleaseBearhawk Aircraft to increase production to meet demand