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ANRA Technologies powers FAA Urban Air Mobility flight tests

ANRA Technologies has been conducting tests supporting FAA Urban Air Mobility airspace management demonstration project that recently culminated with live flights in California. In collaboration with other industry partners, ANRA successfully provided airspace management services for the Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, optionally piloted Centaur aircraft that flew the 20-m...

JetZero accelerates fuel-efficient airliner development with $235 million Air Force award

The Air Force is investing in JetZero aircraft design that will reduce fuel consumption, cut emissions and noise, and provide an improved airline passenger experience. The company will build a full-scale demonstrator to validate BWB performance.As air traffic grows at a projected rate of 3.6 percent annually, decarbonizing the industry becomes even more challenging. The global airline fleet i...

Membership redefined - PJS Private Client for guaranteed availability

Private Jet Services is launching PJS Private Client, designed for experienced flyers who value time, simplicity, and transparency in booking private travel without restrictions and hidden fees. PJS Private Client is free from membership fees, with funds in a JPMorgan Chase escrow account. As private aviation undergoes pivotal shifts, the call for an unyielding commitment to excellence a...

flyExclusive joins Textron eAviation Nexus Customer Advisory Board as inaugural member

flyExclusive will become the first member of Textron eAviation new Customer Advisory Board for development of Nexus eVTOL aircraft. As a participant in the Nexus Customer Advisory Board, flyExclusive has agreed to provide input on operator, pilot and passenger preferences to inform development of the Nexus. As a leading operator of private jet experiences, flyExclusive will leverage its...

Establishing a clear flight plan for AAM takeoff - GAMA submits comments to FAA powered-lift SFAR NPRM

General Aviation Manufacturers Association formally submitted comments to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes. GAMA methodically worked with its membership to review the proposal and put forward...

Archer closing oversubscribed PIPE as part of $215M investment round led by Stellantis

Archer Aviation announced that the PIPE portion of its larger $215M investment round led by Stellantis announced last Thursday is positioned to close today. ARK and United Airlines were two of the largest investors in the PIPE signifying the intersection of innovative financial institutions and traditional aerospace investing in disruptive technologies. Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer...

Unique South Florida partnership - Spirit Airlines and Wayman Aviation to train future pilots

Wayman Aviation Academy announced a unique partnership with Spirit Airlines through their Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program. The program will provide graduates with easily accessible, local mentorship with Spirit Airlines pilots and a fast track to a career in aviation as a First Officer with the airline.What also makes this partnership unique is that Wayman Aviation is the on...

Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association prepares for second annual meeting

The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association will hold its second annual meeting on September 26 and 27, 2023, in Dallas. Last year’s event welcomed more than 70 owner/operators and flight department members representing more than 60 aircraft. The IFAOA will offer a program of technical and social content with a goal of building community. Presentations will cover top...

FAA issues Archer certificate to begin flying Midnight; on track to complete first ever eVTOL customer delivery

Archer Midnight aircraft received its Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA.This certification signals that Archer’s Midnight aircraft has successfully met all FAA safety requirements allowing it to begin flight test operations, which Archer expects to commence in the coming weeks. Archer continues to make strong progress on Midnight’s certification program with the FAA i...

Aviation MRO leader Flying Colours joins Flexjet family of companies

Flying Colours is joining the Flexjet family of companies. This further expands the private jet travel industry most significant maintenance and product support network, with facilities in the United States, Canada and Europe supporting Flexjet’s rapidly growing fleet. Flying Colours, headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, offers not only a full range of MRO services but a...

Samson Sky announces record breaking sales for Switchblade flying car

During the week-long world famous aviation celebration in AirVenture Oshkosh the Switchblade added 115 vehicles to their order books, valued at nearly $22MM. This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 US states. In addition to Reservations, over 100 vehicles have been pre-purchased by...

PLANA joins U.S. AAM research program to boost technology development

PLANA is waiting for final approvals to lease space in the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Springfield, Ohio, as part of efforts to accelerate its technology research and development, as well as its plans for global expansion. PLANA would join other eVTOL OEM who have had a presence at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport like Joby Aviation and...