AAMI Newsletter Edition 69
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Vertical Aerospace ’s latest VX4 eVTOL prototype has performed its first tethered piloted flight.
This VX4 performed a piloted flight while loosely tethered to the ground, during which Vertical measured over 20,000 flight and system parameters to verify thrust, handling qualities and system performance.
Stuart Simpson , CEO of Vertical Aerospace, said; “The first tethered flight of our new VX4 prototype is the result of 14 months of hard work – taking this advanced aircraft all the way from design, through to development and now into the air. This moment is testament to the skill and commitment of hundreds of talented colleagues in our business who have made our VX4 aircraft the best eVTOL out there.
“Everyone at Vertical Aerospace remains laser focused on achieving piloted transition as we continue to progress towards our ultimate goal of commercialisation and creating a new legacy for aviation.”
Dovetail Electric Aviation , an Australian-Spanish pioneer in electric aviation, and CRISALION Mobility are set to collaborate on the development of battery packs for application in electric aviation.?
The companies will work together to customize and further develop Dovetail’s battery modules to meet Crisalion’s specific performance and timeline requirements. The collaboration aims to optimize the battery packs for integration into eVTOL airframes, enhancing the performance and efficiency of their electric drivetrains. Dovetail will also be evaluating the battery technology currently being developed by Crisalion.
Gustavo Rodriguez , Chief Technology Officer at Crisalion, said; “We are pleased to join forces with Dovetail to advance the development of safe and high-performance battery systems for electric aircraft. We look forward to collaborating closely in our shared commitment to zero emissions aviation.”
Lilium , SEA, and Skyports Infrastructure have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) laying the groundwork for the development of a passenger eVTOL network in the Lombardy region in the north of Italy.
With the signing of the MoU, the parties will collaborate to launch a vertiport network with operators of the Lilium Jet as soon as 2027.
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Sebastien Borel, Chief Commercial Officer of Lilium, said;?“As we continue to collaborate with key partners globally, with strong expertise and experience in key markets, this partnership will help to unlock new potential for regional air transport infrastructure in Northern Italy.?
“This partnership will support our vision of pioneering a new era of regional air mobility in Europe with the electrification of premium tourist routes in the region.”
霍尼韦尔航空航天 has successfully demonstrated a new ground control station for eVTOL aircraft.
The test, conducted in collaboration with Frequentis , an Austrian communication systems provider, marks a significant advancement in remotely piloted aircraft operations within European airspace.
David Shilliday , Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, stated; “As the air mobility industry evolves, Honeywell continues to lead in providing innovative solutions that enhance both safety and efficiency. These demonstrations are a critical step toward integrating advanced air mobility systems into everyday airspace, promising significant advancements in drone operations.”
LYTE Aviation has selected H3 Dynamics to equip its new 40-seater VTOL aircraft with aviation-grade hydrogen-electric fuel cell propulsion systems.
In order to secure competitive hydrogen fuel for its new hydrogen aircraft line-up, LYTE Aviation is also supporting the installation of H3 Dynamics’ self-contained electrolyzer systems at its airport destinations.
Freshta Farzam, LYTE Aviation’s Founder & CEO, said; “The SkyBus and SkyTruck are ideal solutions to extend today’s regional aviation to places with no runway. Unlike most eVTOLs carrying a maximum of 2 to 4 passengers, we want to move more people and more goods, with higher speed, lower-cost, frequency and flexibility.”
Farzam added; “As we are already in close collaboration with airports in Europe and the US, and we need to make sure that our customers can benefit from efficient and easily available hydrogen infrastructure solutions.”