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2021
7 September

ReleaseSikorsky-Boeing delivers Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft proposal early to U.S. Army

7 September

ReleaseTerrafugia Inc. launches new brand and commercial UAV

7 September

ReleaseVELARY to launch 4-hour flight UAV wildfire solutions at Commercial UAV Expo Americas

3 September

ReleaseEHang 216 and Falcon AAVs perform airport transport and parcel delivery trial flights for EU GOF 2.0 project in Estonia

3 September

ReleaseEmbraer delivers its 1,500th business jet, a Phenom 300E, to a Swiss charter operator

3 September

ReleaseHansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully makes its maiden flight

2 September The quieter and environmentally friendly aircraft is currently being designed to transport up to 1,800 pounds of cargo or move 5 to 7 passengers around 400 to 500 miles.

Electra seals deal to develop eSTOL with Bristow

Electra is collaborating with Bristow Group to develop its hybrid eSTOL, with the companies cooperating on technical developments and certification to meet the needs of customers, the FAA and EASA.

2 September The Beechcraft Denali prototype, moves closer to first flight after completing ground engine runs.

Catalyst testing moves Denali closer to first flight

The prototype single engine turboprop Beechcraft Denali has successfully had GE Aviation's 1,300 shaft horsepower Catalyst engine installed and the initial ground engine runs have been completed.

2 September

ReleaseThe flying car (eVTOL) developed by teTra has been certified as an experimental aircraft in the United States and has begun flight tests for sale.

2 September

ReleaseAn Aussie first: Swoop Aero is coming to the USA for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with their newly unveiled aircraft Kite

2 September

ReleaseDrone-powered logistics provider Swoop Aero partners with Iris Automation

30 August

ReleaseParagon continues to be a committed pioneer for urban air taxi movement in Brownsville

27 August

ReleaseEmbraer opens an office in Hungary

26 August Turkey and Pakistan sign the development agreement.

TAI agrees UAV development with Pakistan

Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to develop the ANKA UAV system together, resource sharing and technology transfer are key components of the contract. There is potential to expand on the UAV market.

26 August The Aero3 will combine the ability to take off and land like a helicopter and cruising speed of an aeroplane, says Dufour.

Dufour reveals details of tilt-wing VTOL contender

Dufour's flagship aircraft the Aero3 hybrid VTOL will have a main electric propulsion system of eight motors that will power six propellers on the fixed tilt-wing and two propellers on the tail.

25 August

ReleaseAstro Aerospace selected for AFWERX HSVTOL challenge

24 August

ReleaseAmpaire brings hybrid electric flight to South West England

24 August

ReleaseRussian Helicopters and PSB signed an agreement on financing AAK Progress in the amount of 40 billion rubles

24 August

ReleasePriven Reddy with Leap Aerospace gets ready to connect the world faster

24 August

ReleaseLockheed shutting Sikorsky Coatesville

24 August

ReleaseHill Helicopters unveils skid landing gear option for new HX50/HC50

23 August

ReleaseAnnouncing Sonex Aircraft High Wing designs

23 August

ReleasePteroDynamics secures contract with US Navy to deliver cargo VTOL aircraft

21 August

ReleaseParagon VTOL Aerospace announces partnerships making Brownsville a leader in vertical launch technology

20 August

ReleaseGeneral Dynamics to establish Centre of Excellence for remotely piloted aircraft systems technologies in Quebec

19 August

ReleaseU.S. Navy, Boeing score another MQ-25 first with E-2D refueling

18 August The P3 will use a unique, patented propulsion system that utilises fixed pitch folding propellers in a pusher puller configuration.

Pyka brings in automotive expert as the P3 takes shape

Agricultural spray drone-maker Pyka has spent over four years working on a larger aircraft for cargo and passenger missions. Now it has appointed former Ford man Dan Grossman to preside over its development.

18 August

ReleaseSkyworks Aeronautics adds Director and Audit Committee Head as the company prepares to go public

18 August Floats like a butterfly...

Butterfly design promises high efficiency and quietness

Overair's engineers have emerged from the shadows and laid out plans for an innovative eVTOL aircraft, named Butterfly in recognition of its two sets of wings. Its relatively slow props should produce little noise.

18 August The Embraer team alongside the adapted Ipanema - with the company's more conventional product line as a backdrop.

Test flying begins for Embraer's electric demonstrator

This project uses an electric powertrain system from WEG and a set of batteries funded by EDP, integrated into an EMB-203 Ipanema - which previously made its mark by flying while powered by ethanol.

18 August

ReleaseFlying Ship Technologies & PROBOTEK sign agreement to deliver smart robotic wing-in-ground-effect maritime vessels

18 August The Hindustan-228 is a 19-seat multirole utility aircraft.

India's own multi-role 228 passes taxiway milestone

HAL is building on its role as a major manufacturing partner in the Dornier 228 program by developing its own locally-produced variant - the Hindustan-228. Ground testing began on a day of celebration for the country.

18 August Randy Griffith has joined Electra as its Director of Certification.

Experienced certification expert leads the charge for Electra

Electra plans to flight test a full-scale hybrid eSTOL tech demonstrator, which will be used to provide data and operational experience to support and reduce risks in certification, next year. Randy Griffith will steer the way.

18 August The Bell 360 Invictus competitive prototype has completed multiple design and risk reviews with the Army and is on schedule for all program requirements.

Bell reports progress on Invictus prototype

Bell has made progress on the Invictus fuselage, main rotor blades, gearbox assembly, cases and other components. A design-as-built methodology digitally connects the entire program throughout its lifecycle.

17 August

ReleaseSkyborg Vanguard takes next steps toward program of record

17 August

ReleaseAirflow's order book surpasses $600m; eSTOL startup names former Embraer CEO, Paulo Silva, to advisory board

15 August

ReleaseVinata Aeromobility all set to reveal Asia's first hybrid flying car

12 August The all-electric Alice will boast AeroVue Touch displays with Synthetic Vision and Compact Fly-By-Wire systems.

Eviation brings BendixKing display onboard the Alice

The Alice will feature AeroVue Touch as a primary flight display and multifunction display, with Honeywell's SmartView Synthetic Vision System, moving map, charts, traffic and weather, and a vertical situation display.

12 August

ReleaseAmpaire demonstrates first hybrid electric aircraft in Scotland

10 August

ReleaseHAV and Naval postgraduate school sign CRADA

10 August

ReleaseElectric jet manufacturer Panhwar closes Series A financing with Valkyrie GRP

5 August

ReleaseUAVita Systems together with Nova Poshta successfully completed the world's first civilian long range intercity autonomous drone flight

5 August

ReleaseHermeus fully-funded to flight with $60 million U.S. Air Force partnership

4 August The Ministry of Defence contract officially marks the start of the Tempest programme’s concept and assessment phase.

BAE gains contract to progress with Tempest design

Tempest will pioneer cutting-edge technologies, including those assisted by AI, machine learning and autonomous systems to meet the challenges of future conflicts, and be operational in the mid-2030s.

4 August An artist's impression of the eFlyer 2 cockpit concept.

Bye specifies Garmin's G500 TXi for the eFlyer 2

The modern G500 TXi flight display will be tailored for the eFlyer 2 to display its electric propulsion information, while also adding synthetic vision, terrain and traffic alerting, geo-referenced charts, and more.

4 August Bell says it is primed to evolve HSVTOL technology for modern military missions.

Bell reveals future VTOL designs at higher speeds

High-speed VTOL aircraft could offer enhanced runway independence, aircraft survivability, mission flexibility and enhanced performance over legacy platforms. Bell is already bringing designs to the party.

3 August

ReleaseOpener completes four flight demonstrations of human-operated eVTOL fixed-wing aircraft

3 August

ReleaseX-59 resembles actual aircraft

3 August

ReleaseElroy Air raises Series A financing including Lockheed Martin Ventures to accelerate the development of its Chaparral autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft

2 August

ReleaseJoby opens Washington DC office