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CITIC Offshore Helicopter, CITIC Financial Leasing order 100 AutoFlight eVTOLs

CITIC Offshore Helicopter, CITIC Financial Leasing and AutoFlight have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement that includes an order for 100 2-ton+ level electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, according an AutoFlight press release. “The three […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Trifan 600 developer XTI Aerospace links with VerdeGo Aero on hybrid-electric propulsion

XTI Aerospace has announced a technology collaboration memorandum of understanding (MOU) with VerdeGo Aero, a developer of hybrid-electric propulsion technology for aircraft. “XTI is seeking optimal powertrain solutions for military and civilian market opportunities within the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Ampaire reports FAA has approved airworthiness/environmental standards for its hybrid/electric engine

Ampaire Inc has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the G-1 Issue Paper for its AMP-H570 hybrid electric propulsion system. “This approval establishes the airworthiness and environmental standards required for FAA Supplemental […]

Air taxis and personal transports

ZeroAvia plans to retrofit RVL Aviation Cessna Grand Caravans with hydrogen-electric engines

ZeroAvia today announced that it has signed an agreement with RVL Aviation which will see RVL operate Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric, zero-emission ZA600 powertrain. “Flights within the British Isles will commence […]

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LYNEports releases BETA planning tool for vertiport site selection in complex environments

LYNEports, the intelligent airside planning software for the aviation and built environment industries, has announced the public release of its first BETA version on May 12th, 2025. “Purpose-built for AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) professionals, […]