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UK-based LYTE Aviation has appointed James Hogan, the former chief executive of Etihad Airways, as a strategic advisor. The company is preparing for the next phase of development of its high-capacity hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
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UK-based LYTE Aviation has appointed James Hogan, the former chief executive of Etihad Airways, as a strategic advisor. The company is preparing for the next phase of development of its high-capacity hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Electra says its hybrid-electric Ultra Short demonstrator took off and landed at Downtown Skyport in Lower Manhattan, marking what the company describes as the first landing there by a fixed-wing aircraft without vertical takeoff capability. The test showcased the aircraft’s ultra-short takeoff and landing performance at an urban heliport.
Signature Aviation and UrbanV have formally launched Signature UrbanV Alliance, a U.S. joint venture to develop and operate infrastructure for advanced air mobility. The venture will support the deployment of eVTOL aircraft, though the announcement summary does not specify locations, investment, or a development timeline.
Signature Aviation and UrbanV are launching a ground-support network for advanced air mobility, with handling operations for new aircraft set to begin at Signature’s fixed-base operator locations. The announcement points to FBOs as a potential part of the infrastructure needed to support emerging air mobility operations.
NASA has awarded U.S. physical artificial intelligence company AstraQua a $1.275 million Phase II contract to develop AstraSense for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, including advanced air mobility applications. The award supports development of technology intended to let autonomous aircraft “feel pain.”
EHang will work with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia to assess the regulatory, technical and safety requirements for introducing its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in the country. The cooperation establishes a joint evaluation process, but the announcement does not specify a timeline or authorization to begin operations.
Vertical Aerospace has appointed Marc Fontaine, chief executive of Helsing’s French entity and a former Airbus digital transformation executive, as a director. The move comes as the UK eVTOL developer prepares its Valo aircraft for certification and commercialisation.
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