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BETA Technologies tested an electric aircraft in Utah with Alpine Air to evaluate its use delivering short-lived radiopharmaceuticals. The trial examined whether electric aviation could support time-sensitive medical logistics, including transport of materials used in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Horizon Aircraft has chosen Germany-based AEE Aircraft Electronics Engineering’s MIAU 1000 avionics platform for the powered-lift control system on its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL demonstrator. The selection establishes a supplier relationship for a critical aircraft-control function as Horizon develops the demonstrator.
BETA Technologies tested an electric aircraft in Utah with Alpine Air to evaluate its use delivering short-lived radiopharmaceuticals. The trial examined whether electric aviation could support time-sensitive medical logistics, including transport of materials used in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority has outlined an approach for assessing noise from drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, as part of efforts to integrate these vehicles sustainably. The report addresses how their noise should be evaluated and managed.
DeLorean Motor Company says it will enter the Airspeeder International Series as constructor of the United States team, with racing scheduled to begin in November 2026. The announcement positions the marque in a series billed as the first electric flying car racing championship; the articles provide no details on aircraft specifications or team operations.
AEE Aircraft Electronics Engineering GmbH and Horizon Aircraft have announced a strategic collaboration focused on hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing technology. The announcement identifies the technology area but does not disclose the partnership’s scope, development milestones, aircraft application or commercial timeline.
Czech aircraft developer Zuri has chosen Norway’s EdgePerformance to supply a modified piston engine for its Technology Demonstrator 2.0, a hybrid-electric tiltrotor. The flex-fuel engine drives the aircraft’s generator, supporting development of Zuri’s planned uncrewed cargo aircraft.
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The FAA awarded $12 million to 19 companies for research and testing intended to safely expand drone operations in the national airspace. Separately, Raytheon received $729 million in counter-drone awards for the U.S., Qatar and Jordan, while other initiatives span autonomous interceptors, airport vehicle-collision prevention and the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance program.
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