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MINT CCO Appointed to NSBA Leadership

June 11, 2021

Dr. Christian Popp, MINT Software Systems Chief Customer Officer, was recently named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council.

Astro Aerospace Acquires Horizon Aircraft

Appoints Horizon CEO and Co-Founder Brandon Robinson as President

June 9, 2021

Astro Aerospace, a developer of eVTOL aerial vehicles and drones, has acquired Horizon Aircraft, a developer of advanced eVTOLs.

Air Taxis to Take Off Once Safety is Guaranteed

June 8, 2021

Air taxis will be a success with passengers, once they are approved and commercially viable but only if safety is the top priority for operators and manufacturers, new global research for Horizon Aircraft shows.

First US Airline to Sign Commercial Agreement with Boom Supersonic

June 3, 2021

United Airlines is entering into a commercial agreement with Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet as well as a cooperative sustainability initiative – a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning supersonic speeds to aviation.

A Marriage for Autonomous Flight Capabilities

June 3, 2021

Near Earth Autonomy and Volocopter’s VoloDrone team are partnering to test Near Earth Autonomy’s autonomous flight technology on Volocopter’s electric vertical take-off and landing VoloDrone aircraft.

European Business Aviation Finds Missed Opportunities in Study

June 3, 2021

The European Business Aviation Association notes the study on business aviation by Transport & Environment and points out the European sector has been working diligently and successfully towards decarbonisation through its own commitment on climate change since 2009.

First EU Study on Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility

May 21, 2021

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published results of the first study conducted in the European Union on Urban Air Mobility, showing that majority welcome the prospect of services but have concerns about potential issues such as safety, security, noise and the impact on wildlife.

Fund Helps BETA Technologies with Electric Aircraft

May 20, 2021

BETA Technologies raised $368 million in a private round of funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company to support continued development of an integrated system for Electric Vertical Aviation.

Electric Aircraft Developed for Suburbs

May 18, 2021

Volocopter unveiled its newest aircraft, VoloConnect, at EBACE Connect. This electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft extends its Urban Air Mobility ecosystem coverage from the city to suburban areas.

CAE Accelerates Design Development of eVTOL Aircraft

May 13, 2021

CAE has been selected by Jaunt Air Mobility to lead the design and development of the Jaunt Aircraft Systems Integration Lab for the company's new all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the Journey aircraft.