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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, 6:32 PM PDT
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JAXA Studying Unique Concept For Hybrid Propulsion
By Aviation Week: The study is part of a technology demonstration project known as Megawatt funded to JAXA by Japan’s Ministry of Education.
Honeywell, Merlin Partner On Autonomous Flight Technology
By Aviation Today: Honeywell, a supplier of avionics systems, and Merlin, a small company developing software for autonomous military aviation, have partnered to bring more autonomy to military and commercial aircraft.
FAA Puts Maintenance Supervision Guidance On Hold
By AVweb: Industry groups’ protest led to reconsidering the interpretation.
Atlantic Aviation begins eVTOL infrastructure prep in NYC for Joby, Archer
By GlobalAir.com: Atlantic Aviation extended its an agreement in New York for operations at the East 34th Street Heliport. Now, Atlantic Aviation is preparing to upgrade infrastructure for future eVTOL operations.
Boeing’s Looming Freighter Gap. The companies dramatic company “reset” announcement on October 11 included plans to terminate 767-300 commercial freighter production in 2027
By Aviation Week: Boeing’s dramatic company “reset” announcement on Oct. 11 included plans to terminate 767-300 commercial freighter production in 2027.
Textron Will Flight Test Nexus eVTOL Aircraft at Salina
By Aviation Today: Textron eAviation plans to conduct flight testing of its Nexus eVTOL full-scale technology demonstrator at the Salina Regional Airport, Kansas, AIN reported.
Textron Aviation presents new contract offer amid strike by machinist union
By kwch.com: Thousands of machinist union members have been on strike since the previous contract expired on September 22.