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2020
30 September

ReleaseEHang unveils heavy-lift AAV for short-to-medium-haul aerial logistics

30 September The Gripen E takes off from Navegantes...

Brazil's F-39 Gripen enters flight testing phase

Unique features of the Brazilian variant of the Gripen E such as weapons integration and the Link BR2 communication system will be tested in Brazil, as well as tests on the aircraft in tropical climate conditions.

30 September

ReleaseVolocopter will be the first industrial player to test their full-scale electrical air taxi, the VoloCity, in the Paris Region

30 September Samad Aerospace has launched its Personal Air Vehicle concept, dubbed the Q-Starling.

Cranfield-based Samad unveils VTOL two-seat design

Private pilots are expected to only require ten hours of conversion training to fire up the Q-Starling's large diameter hover fan, take off vertically and cruise in a luxury saloon.

29 September

Release300th ALH Dhruv rolls-out from HAL hangar

29 September

ReleaseJapan Airlines and Volocopter sign agreement to develop and launch air mobility services in Japan

29 September

ReleaseThird Cessna SkyCourier test aircraft joins flight test program

28 September

ReleaseCAA approval for Flaris flights

24 September

ReleaseRolls-Royce completes ground-testing of technology set to power the world's fastest all-electric plane

23 September

ReleaseBell announces collaboration agreement for new Bell 429 law enforcement demonstrator in Germany

23 September

ReleaseRostec starts assembling parts for the first Russian offshore helicopter Mi-171A3

23 September

ReleaseRT-Techpriemka certified the enterprises of Russian Helicopters

23 September

ReleaseZeva acquires assets through Merger with FabLab LLC

23 September

ReleaseHill Helicopters unveils interior concept for its new HX50

22 September

ReleaseSH09 third prototype achieved several "firsts"

22 September The ATR 72-600F takes off from Saint Martin for its first flight.

ATR makes first flight with factory-built freighter

The ATR72-600F is breaking new ground as a regional aircraft factory-built specifically as a freighter. A large cargo door, the latest avionics and standard container capacity should ensure commercial success.

21 September

Airbus unveils bold concept for zero-emission flight

A trans-continental airliner, a regional turboprop and a blended-wing airliner are all powered by hydrogen. Airbus aims to have one of them in service by 2035, although airport infrastructure will need huge investment.

21 September

ReleaseDaher celebrates the rollout of its 1,000th TBM very fast turboprop aircraft

18 September

ReleaseDiamond DA20-C1 relaunched with new instrument panel

18 September

ReleaseThe L-39NG aircraft has received its type certificate

18 September

ReleaseSamad Aerospace reveals its concept for world's first eVTOL aviation innovation village

17 September The P2012 Sentinel SMP (Special Mission Platform) with multi-mission capabilities.

Sentinel is Tecnam's response to demands for versatility

The P2012 Sentinel SMP can be equipped, at the customer's request, with a quick-conversion kit that transforms it from Special Mission Platform to passenger version.

17 September HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) during hot and high altitude trials.

LUH completes hot and high trials in the Himalayas

Hovering over the Daulat Beg Oldie Advanced Landing Ground at 5,000 metres above sea level marked the conclusion of extreme condition testing for India's new light utility helicopter.

17 September The V400 Albatross at the 2020 World UAV Conference. (Photos: Autoflight)

Fengfei puts the focus on air taxi capability of Albatross

The Albatross has a canard layout design using carbon fibre composite material integrated moulding technology, which is lighter in weight, stronger and more rigid. Lift is powered by eight sets of motors.

16 September

ReleaseBartini eVTOL company has introduced its future four-seater design by ItalDesign

16 September

ReleaseSH09 back 'home' after successfully completing flight testing in Pozzallo

16 September

ReleaseIAI makes history with its Heron UAV landing at Ben Gurion Airport via remote control

16 September

ReleaseTurkey successfully tests its 1st flying car

15 September

ReleaseBoeing Australia 'fires up' engine on first Loyal Wingman aircraft

14 September

ReleaseAmpaire flies second hybrid-electric prototype in preparation for flight trials with Hawai'i's Mokulele Airlines

14 September

ReleaseAerion and Honeywell collaborate on revolutionary flight deck for new AS2 supersonic jet

14 September

ReleaseGA-ASI SeaGuardian takes flight

10 September

ReleaseAerion AS2 Supersonic Jet readies for high speed testing

9 September Skydrive has successfully completed a manned flight of its eVTOL, model SD-03.

SkyDrive's SD-03 makes first public manned flight

A four minute hop with a computer-aided pilot onboard has taken the SkyDrive program past a major development milestone. The company says it has created a flying coupe with dreams and charisma.

9 September An artist's impression of Exosonic’s low boom supersonic airliner converted into an executive transport aircraft - although the design has since further evolved.

USAF calls on Exosonic to develop supersonic transport

Boom softening techniques developed by Exosonic should enable a future business jet to travel over land or water at around twice the speed of current aircraft. All the president's men could be onboard.

9 September

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft DA50 RG receives EASA certification

9 September Final assembly of the KF-X prototype has begun.

South Korea's KF-X prototype arrives at final assembly

The KF-X's mission computer and flight control computer are scheduled to be mounted on the prototype after performance tests this year, in time to perform ground tests. First flight is slated for 2022.

8 September

ReleaseMerlin Lite: 'Magic' ultralight

8 September

ReleaseADDAPT calls on Manta Aircraft to build their new personal mobility aircraft on Long Island

8 September

ReleaseUS Air Force teams with Boom Supersonic for government executive flight program exploration

3 September An artist's impression of the Nuuva V300 being loaded up.

Pipistrel unveils long-range autonomous eVTOL model

Eight independent battery-powered Pipistrel E-811 electric engines will power the new Nuuva V300 as far as 2,500km. For shorter trips the tandem-wing design could have a payload of 460kg.

2 September A full-size prototype of the Celera 500L has been performing well.

Otto harnesses laminar flow design for fuel efficiency

The Celera 500L is expected to fly six passengers in a stand-up cabin at 450 miles per hour over 4,500 miles, at under 25 miles per gallon. It is also expected to glide 125 miles from 30,000 feet.

1 September

ReleaseDe Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprop becomes first regional aircraft recertified to meet ICAO's most stringent noise standards

1 September

ReleaseSteadicopter unveils the new Black Eagle 25E & Black Eagle 50E

31 August

ReleaseMD Helicopters receives certification for MD 530F MGTOW increase to 3,350 pounds

31 August

ReleaseFAA certifies Cirrus Vision Jet's Safe Return becoming the first jet aircraft to be certified with Garmin Autoland

28 August How the sleek Hill HX50 will look.

Hill promises a light helicopter revolution with HX50

A UK-based team led by Dr. Jason Hill is promising market disruption with its HX50 helicopter. You can only make something truly ground-breaking by designing from the ground up, he says.

28 August Oleksandr Los, president of Antonov Company, presented the completed jig assembly of the AN-178 airframe.

Antonov completes assembly of sixth AN-178

Ukraine's independence day on August 24th saw the symbolic presentation of the latest AN-178 aircraft on the production line, ultimately destined for the government of Peru.

26 August

ReleaseUK's Vertical Aerospace unveils designs for pioneering flying taxis

25 August

ReleaseRussian Helicopters signed a contract for the development of a promising naval helicopter