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MightyFly unveils third generation autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft

MightyFly unveiled third generation of Cento aircraft, an autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft designed to carry one hundred pounds of cargo for six hundred miles. New eVTOL incorporates several novel features, including a sleek design that enables operational efficiency, the ability to accommodate a wide range of payload center of gravity, autonomous center of gravity determination, and a...

Applications due by February 12 for high school summer internships and K-12 educator externships

Textron Aviation is now seeking applicants for our highly sought-after high school summer internships. These exclusive internships are designed to provide young minds with hands-on experience and exposure to diverse skills within the aviation industry. We invite students between the ages of 16 and 19 to embrace this exceptional opportunity to explore potential career pathways and gain a competitiv...

American Airlines and West Los Angeles College join forces to train future aviation maintenance professionals

Students in West Los Angeles College’s aviation maintenance technician program have new tools in their toolboxes — more than 450 to be exact. Thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines, students now have direct access to the airline’s Los Angeles-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities and guaranteed interviews for top-perfor...

flyExclusive announced $25 million strategic investment from ETG FE

flyExclusive announced the execution of a two-year revolving credit facility for up to $25.8 million with ETG FE LLC, an investment vehicle managed by EnTrust Global. As part of its strategic initiatives to accelerate operational excellence, grow the business, and execute its strategic plan to become the nation’s first fully vertically integrated private aviation company, flyExclus...

Clay Lacy Aviation and Overair partner to introduce Advanced Air Mobility to Southern California

Overair announced new strategic collaboration with Clay Lacy Aviation to establish emission-free, ultra-quiet electric aviation operations throughout the Southern California region. Companies will develop together a concept of operations for Overair Butterfly eVTOL aircraft, which begins testing in early 2024 following the completion of first full-scale prototype last year, as well...

Archer Aviation & NASA sign space act agreement to collaborate on mission-critical eVTOL aircraft technologies

Archer Aviation has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA. The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted for Advanced Air Mobility and space applications. Archer believes that while the supply chain for electric vehicles in the U.S. is maturing, the supply chain for electric aircraft remains na...

Joby and Atlantic Aviation collaborating to electrify infrastructure in New York and Southern California

Joby Aviation is collaborating with Atlantic Aviation to electrify existing aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California, paving the way for the launch of Joby air taxi service. The collaboration between Joby and Atlantic will focus on activating key Atlantic sites to support quiet, emissions-free air taxis, including the installation of Joby Global Electric...

EAA Education Center becomes focal point for aviation learning

The EAA Education Center in Oshkosh, which opened in July 2022 as a center for aviation learning for young people as well as experienced pilots, looks for additional growth in 2024 after already serving thousands of aviation enthusiasts of all ages. The $6.2 million Education Center is now completely funded after a final $600,000 matching grant from the Ray Foundation was met in late December...

Trimec Aviation receives STC for Falcon 2000/EX Universal Avionics InSight Display upgrade

Trimec Aviation has received its Supplemental Type Certificate for the Falcon 2000 and 2000EX with Universal Avionics InSight Flight Display System, replacing the Pro Line 4. It includes Universal SBAS-Flight Management Systems, and UniLink Communications Management system, supporting RNP 0.3 instrument approaches, and CPDLC, digital clearances, FANS 1/A+, A...

Atlantic Aviation & Archer to pursue development of electric aircraft infrastructure across LA, Northern California, South Florida, and NYC regions

Archer and Atlantic Aviation signed an MOU focused on establishing sites for electric aircraft operations in the LA and New York City metropolitan areas, along with Northern California and South Florida. Companies plan to electrify several of Atlantic Aviation’existing aviation assets to support future electric aircraft operations, including Archer Midnight air taxi,...

Airbus Helicopters to expand unmanned aerial system portfolio with acquisition of Aerovel

Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel agreed regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system, Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions at sea and over land.  Bruno Even, CEO of...

Avfuel Corporation adds two Spokane FBOs to its branded network

Avfuel Corporation announced the addition of Aero Center Spokane (KGEG) and Aero Center Felts Field (KSFF)—both in Spokane, Washington—to its branded network of FBOs. The partnership comes as Aero Center Spokane, located at Spokane International Airport, opened its doors this fall, welcoming private aviators to a new premier service option in the Pacific Northwest.  T...