What makes eVTOL motors different from EV motors? (IEEE Spectrum) – Jon Wagner, who leads power train and electronics at electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer Joby… Continue reading →
Acron Technologies acquires Sightline Intelligence The TJC company’s acquisition of Sightline Intelligence from Artemis Capital Partners closed on Friday, Apr. 24. Continue reading →
Safran advances open-fan engine tests (Aerospace America) – The Safran-led TAKE OFF (Technology and Knowledge for European Open Fan Flight) project brings together more than… Continue reading →
Air Methods recognizes Kentucky air medical pilots In recognition of World Pilots’ Day, which took place Apr. 26, Air Methods is honoring lead pilot Bradley Rice and… Continue reading →
Bell, KAI partner on MV-75 for South Korean military Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will explore options to develop a Bell MV-75 variant for South Korea’s High… Continue reading →
SkyfireAI raises funding for autonomous ops with multiple drones (Dronelife) – The Huntsville, Alabama–based company raised $11 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence… Continue reading →
Bell opens fuselage assembly center for MV-75 in Kansas The new Bell Textron facility in Wichita will manufacture and assemble the fuselage for the MV-75 Cheyenne under a US… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo AW189 The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 15 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of… Continue reading →
US Marine Corps pursues autonomous cargo helicopter (Defence Blog) – US Naval Systems Command awarded a contract Apr. 28 to Near Earth Autonomy to develop an autonomous… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland BK 117 D-3 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect May 14, requires inspecting the rotor hub-shaft for cracks and, depending on… Continue reading →
