Project HEART, a new initiative funded by the UK Government, aims to create an integrated aviation system that will make regional travel on small aircraft greener, automated and more cost-effective
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Despite the headwinds of Covid-19, Boom Supersonic made substantial progress toward the future of flight, securing new partnerships, advancing Overture’s engine programme, and rolling out the first independently developed supersonic jet. In keeping with the speed theme, enjoy 12 months of progress in 60 seconds
10 startup companies have been selected to join the ATI Boeing Accelerator programme, a business accelerator scheme that offers valuable funding and expertise
Tom Enders, former CEO of Airbus, is joining the board of Lilium, the aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for regional air mobility. Enders explains his decision and the potential for eVTOL
The US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have issued a final rule to facilitate the safe development of civil supersonic aircraft
Two of American Airlines’ Boeing 737 experts discuss the latest progress as the airline prepares to return the MAX to commercial service, including the role of the airline’s pilots in the recertification process, changes as part of the aircraft’s return to service, and the tech ops team’s work
Embraer has released a Service Bulletin that allows ERJ 145 operators to install HEPA filters. According to the company, the kits for the first 70 aircraft are already being assembled and should be delivered by mid-December
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is working with Aero HygenX in the development and marketing of an autonomous UV-C cabin sanitising robot, optimised for use on Dash 8 Series aircraft
For airlines, the one-size-fits-all aircraft strategy isn’t going to work any more in the post-Covid world. Flexibility is key, asserts Rodrigo Silva E Souza, Embraer’s VP of marketing and sales
COMAC has entered into a contract with Expliseat, to develop lightweight reclining economy seats to be installed on new ARJ21 aircraft