Philip Butterworth-Hayes

EHang-216 commercial operations “could start as early as Spring 2025 in Hubei”

October 15, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

EHang EH-216 operations could start in Spring 2025 in Hubei said An Sheng, head of EHang’s Hubei Region, speaking at the Hubei Low-altitude Economic Industry Innovation and Development Conference held on October 14 2024, according […]

China’s United Aircraft “rolls out 10-seater pilotless tilt-rotor prototype”

October 14, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Chinese media and other trade press report outlets that Shenzhen United Aircraft Technology has rolled out the prototype Lanying R6000, the “world’s first 6-ton tilt-rotor UAV” and will be displaying it at the 2024 Zhuhai […]

“Commercial electric aircraft market to rise to USD1.4 billion by 2035” – new forecast

October 14, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

The commercial electric aircraft market is estimated to rise from USD 97 million in 2026 to USD 692 million in 2031 and is projected to reach USD 1,467 million by 2035, at a compound annual […]

Whisper Aero and EPS partner to optimise eVTOL electric propulsion designs

October 14, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Whisper Aero Inc. and Electric Power Systems (EPS) have announced a partnership which will see Whisper combining its thrusters with EPS EPiC™ Energy and EPiC Power batteries for certifiable powertrains on Part 23 aircraft in […]

VÆRIDION uses Dassault Systèmes‘ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate microliner development

October 14, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Dassault Systèmes and the Munich-based startup VÆRIDION have announced that VÆRIDION is now using cloud-based solutions on Dassault Systèmes‘ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate the design and development of an innovative electric aircraft with nine seats. […]

AURA AERO enters collaborative partnership with car manufacturer Renault

October 14, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

French electric aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO reports it has entered into a partnership with car manufacturer Renault. According to an AURA AERO press statement the aircraft manufacturer has been chosen by Renault to accompany, with […]

SiriusJet “to test proprietary aircraft hydrogen fuel tank prototype in January 2025”

October 13, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

SiriusJet is actively developing metal hydride-based hydrogen storage technologies for its own use, according to the aircraft manufacturer in a Linkedin post. The company is developing the SiriusJet hydrogen-powered regional aircraft with a range of […]

First LiliumJet arrives in Saudi Arabia and goes on display at the Global Logistics Forum

October 12, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Saudi Airlines (Saudia) in a Linkedin post has announced the arrival of its first eVTOL jet from Lilium. The aircraft will be on display until October 14 at the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh. In […]

Future lower airspace flight rules: Digital or enhanced IFR?

October 11, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

This is a shortened version of a much longer article published in Air Traffic Management Magazine. For free access to the full version please visit https://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/air-traffic-management-magazine. By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The September 2024 Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) […]

eVTOL installation demonstrated in central London as part of “Invest in the Emirates” campaign

October 10, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

An eVTOL concept is being demonstrated in central London between 9 and 16 October as part of the United Arab Emirates (UAS) “Invest in the Emirates” campaign. The installation has been built at Charing Cross […]