SkyDrive Inc. and SAI Flight have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop innovative business opportunities utilizing the cutting-edge SKYDRIVE electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The collaboration will focus on advancing air-cargo, air-taxi, and emergency service use cases, paving the way for a new era of efficient and versatile intra-community air travel.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), completed its final qualification test for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility. The Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) 2.0 is a highly reliable low-maintenance engine with a 40 percent increase in service life providing longer maintenance-free operational periods.
AeroVironment, Inc. and BlueHalo LLC announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which it will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion, creating a more diversified global leader in all-domain defense technologies
Silent Arrow announced it has been selected by The Air Force Research Laboratory for a $1.8M Direct to Phase II SBIR contract focused on building and flight testing the Silent Arrow CLS-200 attritable special missions Unmanned Aircraft System.
IIT Kanpur Research and Technology Park Foundation (Technopark@IITK) has entered into agreements with two Special Purpose Vehicles – UAS Testing Foundation and Communication (Defence) Testing Foundation – to establish state-of-the-art Defence Testing Infrastructure at Technopark@IITK. These facilities will focus on two critical domains of Defence: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Communication Systems.
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has been awarded a task order valued at up to $47 million by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command to provide COCO UAS services to three Independence Class Littoral Combat Ships deploying to 5th Fleet.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) logged another aviation milestone on Nov. 12, 2024, when its Gray Eagle STOL aircraft took off from a South Korean warship and landed at a ground base – the first-ever such mission for an aircraft of this type. The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) then flew to Pohang Navy Airfield and landed normally.
JSW Defence & Shield AI Forge Strategic Partnership to Bring Military Aircraft Technology to India
November 12, 2024
JSW Defence Pvt. Ltd., part of the $24 billion JSW Group and Shield AI, Inc, announced a strategic partnership to indigenize and manufacture Shield AI’s “V-BAT,” a Group 3 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). This collaboration marks a significant step in boosting India’s defense capabilities by bringing in world-class UAS technology to the country.
Drone Express (DEXA) announced that it has been granted FAA’s Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This significant milestone allows DEXA to expand its drone delivery operations and bring faster, more convenient service to a broader customer base.
EHang Holdings Limited announced a long-term strategic partnership and technology development cooperation with Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co., Ltd. to co-develop high-performance electric motors and motor controllers for EHang’s suite of electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft.
UrbanV, the Italian vertiport network operator and Cluster2, the airport operator managing 22 airports across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a partnership to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Urban Air Mobility in Saudi Arabia.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.= used its MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System to perform commanded autonomy maneuvers as part of a demonstration with the U.S. Navy (USN). The USN used its MD-5 Ground Control Station (GCS) with Lockheed Martin’s MDCX™ autonomy platform to command and control the jet-powered UAS.
Lockheed Martin collaborated with the U.S. Navy and General Atomics (GA) in a first-ever live control flight demonstration of an uncrewed system by the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station (UMCS). This demonstration is a pathfinder that helps to advance the complex technology necessary to enable crewed and uncrewed teaming as envisioned for programs such as CCA and others.
D-Fend Solutions announced a new agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division under its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement program. This program will focus on conducting extensive evaluation of D-Fend Solutions’ advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems technologies in various Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security test beds.
Archer Aviation Inc. and Soracle Corporation, a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements focused on bringing advanced air mobility (AAM) services to Japan.
Eve Air Mobility announced that the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has published the final version of the airworthiness criteria for Eve’s electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL). This follows a period of public consultation and represents a significant milestone in the certification process of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a secure, jam-resistant Link 16 network on an MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
Eve, OHI and Revo Collaborate to Develop AAM Ecosystem in Brazil
November 08, 2024
Eve Air Mobility, Revo, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platform in Brazil, and its parent company, Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI), announced the conclusion of an urban air traffic simulation in São Paulo as part of a strategic partnership to develop the AAM ecosystem in the city.
Inertial Labs introduced its latest innovation: the RESEPI Ultra LITE, the lightest complete payload to feature both LiDAR and camera technology. At its core, the RESEPI Ultra LITE integrates the XT-32 LiDAR scanner, providing surveyors with top-tier data accuracy, a high point density, and the versatility to perform in various operational modes.
EHang Holdings Limited announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China. The two parties will collaborate on cultivating skilled personnel, including operators and maintenance staffs for EHang’s pilotless electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing ("eVTOL") aircraft, and their training for personnel licenses and operational supervision.
Eve Air Mobility and Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS), a joint venture between Embraer and CAE Inc., announced that ECTS has been selected as the training provider for Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft pilots, maintenance technicians and ground handling personnel. The services will be part of the recently announced Eve TechCare, the company’s all-in-one service portfolio for eVTOLs.
Teledyne FLIR announced that, for the first time, the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will be available across Canada. This is being made possible through Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS). The SIRAS professional drone is designed for professional missions, including industrial and utilities inspection, firefighting, law enforcement, and search and rescue.
Eve Air Mobility has announced a $50M loan from Citibank N.A. The funding, which will strengthen Eve’s balance sheet, will support the company’s aircraft research and development program.
Honeywell has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Near Earth Autonomy to support multiple autonomous rotorcraft program pursuits, including the United States Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector.
River Capital Limited announced its strategic commitment to the eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) market, positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of urban air mobility. This investment is poised to catalyze significant advancements in aerial transportation, bringing sustainable and efficient solutions to urban environments worldwide.
The Oregon UAS Accelerator, a leading force in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned robotic systems (URS) innovation, is now accepting applications for its March 2025 cohort. This program offers entrepreneurs and startups a unique opportunity to revolutionize the rapidly evolving unmanned systems industry.
The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) and the Australian Certified UAV Operators (ACUO) have announced an exciting new chapter for the uncrewed systems industry in Australia, uniting under a single banner to better represent and advocate for the sector.
Eve Air Mobility announced the launch of its fully integrated aftermarket services portfolio for efficient and safe Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations. Eve TechCare is a pioneer all-in-one suite of solutions designed to streamline electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) operations by providing the industry’s most comprehensive services, expert customer support, and cutting-edge operational solutions.
Aviant is the $1 million grand prize winner of round eight of the GENIUS NY accelerator. The Norway-based company leverages advanced drone technology to provide autonomous last-mile delivery solutions, enhancing efficiency and reliability in logistics. Their system offers a seamless, on-demand delivery service, reducing delivery times and costs while improving customer satisfaction.
With New Rule, FAA is Ready for Air Travel of the Future
By Federal Aviation Administration
October 30, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ready for powered lift, which will be the first completely new category of civil aircraft since helicopters were introduced in the 1940s. The agency issued a final rule for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must have to fly aircraft in this “powered-lift” category, which have characteristics of both airplanes and helicopters.
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