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Garmin G5000 EASA Approval For Citation Excel/XLS Imminent
Garmin has some good news for owners and operators of the Cessna Citation Excel and sister XLS aircraft. The Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will have the green light from the European (Union) Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) imminently. The advantages of the G5000 are going to be immediately noticed by the pilots in the cockpit of the aforementioned aircraft. Overall the advantages will be efficient management and much better situational awareness for the flying crew. Instantly pilots/operators gain access to more airports and lower approach minimums throughout the world as the G5000 has PBN/RNP 0.3 with LPV/APV approach capability...
Further Upgrades To The HondaJet ELITE
The HondaJet ELITE is the current iteration of the original HondaJet and the Honda Aircraft Company just announced that it will be receiving further updates/upgrades to keep the aircraft appealing and competitive in the crowded light jet segment. The new upgrades are coming to customers in the form of performance and software enhancements. There aren't any cabin or exterior changes that will be noticeable...
The Aura Aero Electric Regional Aircraft
Towards the end of September, French manufacturer Aura Aero attained several Letters of Intent signings with companies and airlines for their Electric Regional Aircraft (ERA). The ERA is a 19-seat electric aircraft that is in development presently and is not expected to come to service until 2027. The aircraft has been designed to allow multiple configurations that include, passenger, cargo and VIP cabin interiors. The aircraft is proposed to fly with 6 electric engines and the company has collaborating with Safran to make this possible...
Wisk Unveils Gen Six 4-Pax eVTOL Readied For Certification
Wisk Aero has unveiled the final design of their eVTOL that they have been working on and testing for the last few years. Before much of the testing has been on scaled prototypes. What they have unveiled today is the full-size four-passenger version that is expected to come to market after certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Generation 6 represents the first-ever candidate for type certification by the FAA of an autonomous eVTOL. Yes, it is autonomous...
GlobeAir Places Order With Lilium For eVTOLs
Lilium and the Lilium Jet continues to grow with confidence in its forthcoming eVTOL product. GlobeAir placed an order for 12 Lilium Jet eVTOLs. GlobeAir is a charter operator and will operate the eVTOLs in the French Riviera and Italy. GlobeAir CEO Bernhard Fragner said Lilium is "changing how we think about aviation and revolutionizing how people travel...
First Test Flight Of Eviation ALICE
After months of speculation and teasing by the airframer as to when the first flight of the Eviation ALICE would be, the time has officially come. The first test flight occurred on the 27th of September taking off from Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. The initial flight only lasted approximately 8 minutes, it kicks off the flight-test campaign finally. The aircraft that took the first flight is registered N882EV...
Textron; ZeroAvia Announce Collab On Caravan Electro-Hydrogen Conversion
In an announcement made today, ZeroAvia and Textron Aviation are going to be collaborating on a new project which will see the workhorse Cessna 208 Caravan being able to be converted to electro-hydrogen propulsion. ZA600 electric powertrain will be utilized and with the collaboration announced, ZeroAvia aims to have the ZA600 system certified by the FAA by 2025. The collaboration runs right up the efforts of Textron Aviation after they announced earlier this year a new division, eAviation and also acquired Pipistrel to help propel that vision...
VX4 eVTOL Makes Landmark First Crewed Test Flight
The past weekend saw Vertical Aerospace have their full-scale and piloted Vertical VX4 eVTOL take off for the first time. This also made Vertical Aerospace the first British-based company to conduct flight test on a new design in 20 years. Vertical Aerospace engineers and flight technicians monitored as Chief Test Pilot, Justin Paines, took to the controls for the aircraft’s maiden take-off...
Kittyhawk Announces Plan To Wind Down Business
In the supersonic race, the inordinate amount of money needed to see these programs through to market readiness has caused the demise of contenders. In the eVTOL race, while not as much money may be involved for some companies, the competition and and developmental costs will weed-out a few contenders. News is that Kittyhawk is planning to close down their eVTOL endeavours...
Citation CJ3 Crashes; All 10 Escape
On September 20th, a 2009 Cessna Citation CJ3 caught fire after a gear-related incident upon landing at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington. It is not clear if the gear collapsed on landing or did not deploy for landing. The aircraft was carrying 10 individuals. Textron Aviation suggests that the CJ3 can carry 9 persons in belted positions. That is, two cockpit seats, 6 main cabin seats and a belted lavatory seat if needed. The aircraft involved in the incident was carrying 10 persons and actually landing to pick up another person when the incident occurred...
Aerwins Xturismo Hybrid Flying 'Bike'
With eVTOLs taking centerstage in the news other spin-offs from this burgeoning industry is also emerging. At the recently held Detroit Auto Show, there was a working prototype of a 'flying bike' manufactured by a Japanese start-up called Aerwins Technologies. Xturismo is the name of the flying bike, which is essentially an eVTOL without the cabin. The craft made its debut in the United States at the show. While it can be compared to an eVTOL, in its operation it isn't but rather closer to hybrid. The propellers in the hoverbike are powered by an internal combustion engine aided by a battery...
New Innovation Center For Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft today unveiled the design for its new 189,000 sq ft Design Innovation Center which will occupy the space at the Northwest Airlines Corp. facility, more recently occupied by AAR Corp., located at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. Since 2020 the building had been without any tenant and Cirrus Aircraft has grand plans for the building which they will start renovations on immediately. The Duluth Innovation Center will feature amenities and flexible workspaces that enhance the working environment as people return to the office...
Heart Aerospace ES-30 Grabs Attention Of Air Canada
Heart Aerospace has received a large order from Canadian flag-carrier Air Canada for its ES-30 Electric Hybrid aircraft. The aircraft is in development and won't make it to market until 2028 or so. Air Canada has signed for 30 of these aircraft and also a stake in the company worth 5 million dollars. Saab is also a new shareholder in the Swedish company...
Jetson Aerospace Receives Fresh Investment
Jetson Aerospace, the maker of the in-development Jetson ONE shared some information a few days ago to update the public on its current endeavours. The company now has an R&D and limited production facility in Arezzo, Tuscany. The airport will also be home to a client experience center and pilot school. They will welcome guests with an assigned chassis number to test-fly the Jetson ONE in April 2023...
Eviation Inks New Deal With GlobalX
The Eviation ALICE all-electric aircraft that is currently in development has received another boost and added to the order tally. Miami-based charter company GlobalX has placed an order for 50 units of the Eviation ALICE. The companies announced the agreement today and GlobalX can expect to start taking deliveries from 2027...
PW812GA Engines Approved By Transport Canada
The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812GA (PW800 series) engine that has been in development to power the recently announced Gulfstream G400 has been given the affirmative nod by Transport Canada. With that approval in hand, the first flight for the G400 can now commence early 2023. "We worked closely with Transport Canada to create an efficient and thorough certification process that successfully led us to this point," said P&WC president Maria Della Posta. "When it enters into service, the G400 will be the third Gulfstream model to rely on our PW800 engine family...
eVTOL Battery Tech; Finding The Right Energy Density
eVTOL companies are racing to get to market first with a commercially ready and available passenger-carrying aircraft. Many of them are at different stages in the developmental curve. Some are much closer to FAA and EASA certification. However, there is one facet of the development of eVTOLs that is probably the most important component, battery tech! Specifically Lithium-ion battery tech is a touchy subject for many. It works wonders for current applications in everyday small items and even in electric cars...
SF50 Vision Jet Crashes Near Orlando
A Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet crashed (via its CAPS Parachute) near Orlando a few days ago on Friday, Sept 9th in the afternoon . The aircraft went down in a heavily wooded and marshy area. The jet was found in an area of marsh with approximately 2-feet deep water...
BOOM Supersonic Looses Rolls Royce As Partner
Stunning news breaking, UK propulsion powerhouse Rolls Royce has pulled-out of its collaboration with upcoming commercial/business-jet supersonic contender BOOM Supersonic. It was only a few years ago that the two entities decided to get into business together. Rolls Royce suggested that they have kept their end of the initial contract by providing BOOM with engineering work studies and resulting data for the Overture project and now this is finished they are not further interested in the project. The Overture project is not a priority for Rolls Royce at this stage and won't continue any further. Here is what Rolls Royce said specifically...
United, Eve Deepen eVTOL Relationship
Yesterday, Eve Air Mobility announced that commercial airline United Airlines has made a 15 million dollar investment in the company as well as a conditional purchase of as many as 400 Eve eVTOLs. 200 4-seat aircraft up front with deliveries starting in 2026. 200 options for the same urban electric aircraft are also included. United has been pushing its interest in eVTOL tech recently. Last month, United gave a $10 million deposit to a California-based eVTOL company for 100 aircraft. It is not by accident, more by design. United was the first major U.S...
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