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Australian based AMSL Aero announced in a press release this week that it has completed first flight of its Vertiia eVTOL aircraft. The Vertiia completed its tethered hover by remote control near Wellington in the Central West of the state in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations. The maiden test flight is a significant milestone for the AMSL Aero,...

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AMSL Aero Reveals Full-Scale Prototype: Vertiia

29 November 2020 || 3 min read

AMSL Aero has unveiled the latest results of the development in their eVTOL aircraft, a full-scale prototype vehicle called the Vertiia. The Vertiia will be able to fly up to 800 km (500 miles) on hydrogen, and will start out as an air ambulance. Developed in conjunction with the University of Sydney and Mission Systems, AMSL Aero’s Vertiia is a...

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AMSL Aero Vertiia

25 August 2020 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe AMSL Aero Vertiia is a creation by Australian founders Andrew Moore and Siobhan Lyndon. Moore is an accomplished engineer with more than 20 years of experience in helicopter aircraft design, while Lyndon held multiple senior leadership positions at Google. Their tilt-wing eVTOL, the Vertiia, is all-electric, has a range of 155 miles, and a cruise speed of 186 mph....

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The New South Wales government has awarded startup AMSL Aero a grant of $950,000 from the State Government’s Regional Investment Attraction Fund. The grant will enable construction of a testing facility at Narromine’s Aerodrome, where the company will conduct developmental test flights and, later, certification flight testing, with a goal of achieving certification at the end of 2023. AMSL Aero...

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Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish innovator in advanced electric mobility solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Skyrisks, a global specialist in aviation insurance at the Dubai Air Show. This MoU marks the establishment of a strategic alliance that will help bring insurance policies to a new type of transportation. The signing ceremony was held at Crisalion Mobility’s booth within...

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Lilium has announced that it has received Design Organization Approval from its primary regulatory authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award marks a major milestone for Lilium, positioning it at the forefront of the industry as a company authorized to hold a type-certificate for an eVTOL aircraft in Europe. According to Lilium’s Design Organization Approval, Lilium is...

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Xwing and Daedalean, two leading pioneers in the application of AI and machine learning in aviation, have joined forces in an announcement shared on November 29th. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate safety enhancements and streamline certification processes, marking a significant milestone in the development of AI-driven aviation solutions. The partnership comes as both companies are diligently working with aviation...

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Jump Aero, a California-based aircraft manufacturer, has partnered with the Oregon Department of Aviation to explore the integration of their JA1 Pulse Aircraft into the fabric of Oregon’s emergency response ecosystem. The recently inked Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marks a collaborative effort to redefine emergency medical services in rural Oregon, harnessing the speed and sustainability of the JA1 Pulse Aircraft....

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In a significant boost to California’s aerial mobility sector, Joby has received a $9.8 million CalCompetes grant from the state’s Office of Business and Economic Development. This investment supports the expansion of Joby’s manufacturing facilities in Marina, California, and will play a pivotal role in accelerating the early manufacturing phases crucial for the company’s anticipated commercial operations set for 2025....

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Archer and Air Chateau International, one of the leading private aviation operators in the UAE, have signed an MOU covering a planned purchase by Air Chateau of up to 100 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft with an approximate value of $500M and providing for an initial non-refundable, pre-delivery payment of $1M by December 31, 2023. Air Chateau plans to own...

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Elroy Air, based in Byron, California, marked a groundbreaking achievement on November 12 with the successful flight of the Chaparral C1, the world’s first turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The autonomous C1, designed for middle-mile express shipping, humanitarian logistics, and military resupply, combines distributed electric propulsion and a turbogenerator-battery architecture. Taking off from Byron Airport, the Chaparral...

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Electra completed the inaugural flight of its EL-2 Goldfinch aircraft on November 19th from the Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia. This hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft reflects technological advancements that are incorporated into a unique configuration which could help to change the way short missions and regional travel are conducted in the future. The Goldfinch is a two-seat...

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Aerial mobility company Overair has partnered with the City of Arlington, Texas, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to create the frameworks for electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) operations. Overair’s alliance with Arlington marks the first direct agreement between a Texan city and an eVTOL manufacturer. This strategic move includes construction of a vertiport at Arlington Municipal Airport,...

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The New York City Economic Development Conference (NYCEDC) hosted an event this week at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB), where Mayor Eric Adams announced the city’s plans to electrify the heliport in support of eVTOL operations. Joby and Volocopter performed back-to-back exhibition flights, and BETA Technologies showcased its mobile charging station. At the event on Monday November 13, Joby took off...

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Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish innovator in electric mobility solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with VALTRANS Transportation Systems at the Dubai Airshow. This alliance marks a notable development in the aerial and ground mobility sectors, with VALTRANS becoming the exclusive distributor for Crisalion Mobility’s avant-garde solutions in the Gulf region. The collaboration was announced in the Dubai Airshow’s Advanced Aerial...

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