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NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a

The National Business Aviation Association says a Senate committee has advanced three aviation bills addressing key policy gaps across certification for advanced air mobility, medication-related aviation rules, and regulatory pathways for supersonic flight operations. NBAA frames the package as moving urgent reforms through the legislative process.

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2026-07-23T09:38:04.562764-07:00

AINonline

Vertical Aerospace, Moov Airways, Moya Aero and Virgin Atlantic align with eVTOL commercialization plans

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2026-07-23T01:21:40.171111-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Electra.Aero STOL e-utility moves toward production; Airbus LEIA and MTU fuel-cell work advance as Farnborough drives ~$500M eng

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2026-07-23T02:19:34.257084-07:00

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Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push

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2026-07-22T05:43:03.536961-07:00

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AINonline

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NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a The National Business Aviation Association says a Senate committee has advanced three aviation bills addressing key policy gaps across certification for advanced air mobility, medication-related aviation rules, and regulatory pathways for supersonic flight operations. NBAA frames the package as moving urgent reforms through the legislative process.

2026-07-23T09:38:04.562764-07:00

NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a

eVTOL Insights

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Electra.Aero STOL e-utility moves toward production; Airbus LEIA and MTU fuel-cell work advance as Farnborough drives ~$500M eng A cluster of propulsion and capability milestones spans electric and hybrid-electric aviation: Electra.Aero is progressing its nine-seat, eight-motor blown-lift Ultra Short platform from prototype to production; Airbus is testing hybrid-electric short/medium-range tech under LEIA; MTU is pursuing flying fuel-cell innovation while booking ~$500M in Farnborough engine orders. In parallel, BlueSky Helicopters—focused on firefighting and utility services—was acquired by Fundamental Advisors.

2026-07-23T02:19:34.257084-07:00

Electra.Aero STOL e-utility moves toward production; Airbus LEIA and MTU fuel-cell work advance as Farnborough drives ~$500M eng

AINonline

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Vertical Aerospace, Moov Airways, Moya Aero and Virgin Atlantic align with eVTOL commercialization plans UK eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace announced three new global partnerships to accelerate commercial rollout amid certification, infrastructure and manufacturing progress. In parallel, Moov Airways plans to buy up to 30 Eve eVTOLs for Cabo Verde and Europe, while Moya Aero starts building a full-scale autonomous cargo eVTOL. Virgin Atlantic also firmed up an air-taxi alliance with Joby for early operations into London Heathrow and Manchester.

2026-07-23T01:21:40.171111-07:00

Vertical Aerospace, Moov Airways, Moya Aero and Virgin Atlantic align with eVTOL commercialization plans

AINonline

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Florida Backs Eve’s Advanced Air Mobility Research Efforts

2026-07-23T01:21:40.171111-07:00

Florida Backs Eve’s Advanced A

AINonline

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Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029 Radia CEO outlined a business case for the company’s “giant” WindRunner cargo concept, positioning it as a new entrant for air-freight capacity. The plan calls for assembly of the first aircraft to begin in 2029, highlighting an extended development-to-production timeline.

2026-07-22T08:08:02.374296-07:00

Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029

Vertical Mag

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Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push Bell says it’s entering a “big year” for the MV-75, with construction under way on the first six test aircraft. The company’s milestone indicates a transition from development toward a broader test campaign ahead of future flight and certification activity.

2026-07-22T05:43:03.536961-07:00

Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push

eVTOL Insights

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Farnborough 2026: Sora Aviation signs MoU with Toray Advanced Composites for S-1 eVTOL advanced composite supply Sora Aviation announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Toray Advanced Composites to supply advanced composite material solutions for the S-1, a 30-seat electric eVTOL designed in the UK and positioned as a first-of-its-kind aircraft. The deal was signed at Farnborough International Airshow.

2026-07-22T01:43:59.862125-07:00

Farnborough 2026: Sora Aviation signs MoU with Toray Advanced Composites for S-1 eVTOL advanced composite supply

FlightGlobal

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Airbus, Landing Zones and Leonardo advance UAS/AI and hybrid-electric R&D; Leonardo-Baykar JV hits readiness while an aerostruct Airbus Defence and Space and Landing Zones signed a strategic partnership for advanced uncrewed aerial systems in Canada. Leonardo’s LBA Systems joint venture with Baykar has reached full operational readiness, establishing a European base for AI-enabled UAS, carrier-capable drones and crewed-uncrewed teaming. Separate Airbus hybrid-electric progress via the LEIA project and Leonardo’s aerostructures JV moving final sign-off to year-end highlight shifting timelines.

2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00

Airbus, Landing Zones and Leonardo advance UAS/AI and hybrid-electric R&D; Leonardo-Baykar JV hits readiness while an aerostruct

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