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Selling into the enterprise: How Slack and other startups get it wrong – TechCrunch

Selling into the enterprise: How Slack and other startups get it wrong – TechCrunchOne of the key timing decisions as a startup may be one you aren’t even considering: When to approach the enterprise. If you aren’t debating that now, chances are you’re overlooking a big opportunity.

IoT data collector Samsara’s IPO will be fun to watch – TechCrunch

IoT data collector Samsara’s IPO will be fun to watch – TechCrunchSamsara would have to command a revenue multiple of just under 12x to meet its final private price. Will it manage that? Er, yes. Yes, it will.

Electric Jet Manufacturer Panhwar Closes Series A Financing With Valkyrie GRP112

Electric Jet Manufacturer Panhwar Closes Series A Financing With Valkyrie GRP/PRNewswire/ -- Panhwar Jet has designed and is currently building the world’s first all-electric, self-charging luxury business aircraft. The groundbreaking,...

Electric Jet Manufacturer Panhwar Closes Series A Financing With Valkyrie GRP

Electric Jet Manufacturer Panhwar Closes Series A Financing With Valkyrie GRP/PRNewswire/ -- Panhwar Jet has designed and is currently building the world’s first all-electric, self-charging luxury business aircraft. The groundbreaking,...

Chilmark to put housing bank article on warrant - The Martha’s Vineyard TimesOn Tuesday night the Chilmark select board unanimously endorsed draft legislation for the creation of a Martha’s Vineyard Housing Bank and agreed to place the legislation on the Chilmark annual town meeting warrant. Housing bank coalition coordinator Laura Silber came before the board to pitch the l…

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Duolingo doesn’t want to disrupt the college degree – TechCrunchCEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn returned to Disrupt this year to explain how the sophistication of public markets impacts the company’s strategy.

Niantic raises $300M at a $9B valuation to build the ‘real-world metaverse’ – TechCrunch

Niantic raises $300M at a $9B valuation to build the ‘real-world metaverse’ – TechCrunchNiantic, the augmented reality platform that’s developing games like Pokémon GO, raised $300 million from Coatue, valuing the company at $9 billion. The San Fransisco-based startup, which initially spun out of Google, will use this money to build what it calls the “real-world metaverse.…

NoBroker becomes India’s first proptech unicorn with fresh $210 million funding – TechCrunchAn Indian startup that is improving the way how millions of people in the nation lease or buy an apartment is the latest firm to become a unicorn in the South Asian market. Bangalore-based NoBroker has raised $210 million in its Series E financing round, its founders told TechCrunch in an interview…

EU retail giant Schwarz Group snags security startup XM Cyber for $700 million – TechCrunch

EU retail giant Schwarz Group snags security startup XM Cyber for $700 million – TechCrunchSchwarz Group, an EU-based retail company, announced today that it has acquired Israeli security startup XM Cyber for $700 million. It may seem like a strange partnership, as Schwarz is best known as the owners of the Lidl and Kaufland supermarkets, but the company believes that extending into secu…

Global Carbon Emissions Hits Record High, but Growth Slows

Global Carbon Emissions Hits Record High, but Growth SlowsCoal use is down dramatically in the United States and the European Union, and renewable energy is gaining traction. But rising natural gas and oil use in 2019 increased the world’s carbon dioxide emissions modestly for a third straight year. The runaway train that is climate change is about to b

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Eviation readies for first flight. CEO welcomes a “New Age in Aviation”

Israeli all-electric plane maker readies for 1st flight, new ‘age of aviation’Eviation signs deal with DHL to deliver 12 aircraft for cargo operations, set to reveal new customers for commuter planes

Flying taxis will be here sooner than you think

Up in the sky! It’s a ... flying taxi? That’s right, and they’ll be here sooner than you thinkHoly George Jetson! Airborne cars are right around the corner and Jersey is right in the middle of things

Wright Electric tests its 2-megawatt electric engines for passenger planes

Wright tests its 2-megawatt electric engines for passenger planes – TechCrunchJust like the automotive industry, aerospace has its sights set on going electric — but flying with battery-powered engines is a tougher proposition than rolling. Wright is among the startups looking to change the math and make electrified flight possible at scales beyond small aircraft — and its 2…

Archer Moves Toward Certification with G-1 Issue Paper from FAA

Archer Moves Toward Certification with G-1 Issue Paper from FAA - Aviation TodayArcher Aviation is moving closer to certification by receiving approval for its G-1 issue paper from the FAA, a critical milestone for the eVTOL-maker.

Cleaner, Greener Airports: Making Aviation More Sustainable – Bangalore International (BLR)

Cleaner, Greener Airports: Making Aviation More Sustainable – BLR AirportHari K Marar discusses the growth of Bangalore International Airport (BLR) has driven through a pioneering sustainable mindset.

EASA approves Skycharge, electric aircraft charging solution

EASA approves Skycharge solution - electrive.comThe Skycharge solution developed by Green Motion and Pipistrel was recently approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as the world’s first OEM-independent electric aircraft charging station. Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel and Swiss charging station provider Green Motion had a…

Martha’s Vineyard Airport considers electric plane charging infrastructure

Airport considers electric plane charging - The Martha’s Vineyard TimesMartha’s Vineyard Airport is looking at potentially installing support infrastructure for electric aircraft and ground transportation. At Thursday’s meeting of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission (MVAC), airport director Geoff Freeman said all aspects of sustainable electric technology are bein…

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation Partnership

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation PartnershipGE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.

EGEB: US airlines boost their 2030 target for sustainable aviation fuel by 50%

EGEB: US airlines boost their 2030 target for sustainable aviation fuel by 50%US airlines boost their 2030 SAF target from 2 billion to 3 billion gallons; clean energy has a diversity problem, a new study confirms.

NASA Innovations to Help United States Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals to Reduce Carbon Emissions

NASA Innovations to Help United States Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals to Reduce Carbon EmissionsNASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined the federal government and industry leaders Thursday at a White House event highlighting sustainable aviation and the administration’s focus on medium- and long-term goals to combat climate change.

Reykjavik Flight Academy to purchase all-electric, Bye Aerospace eFlyers

Press announcement – Reykjavik Flight Academy - Bye AerospaceReykjavik Flight Academy has entered into an agreement for the purchase of three all-electric eFlyer training aircraft. With the purchase, the school breaks new ground in the history of flight instruction in Iceland, where for the first time students will be offered instruction on aircraft that run …

FAA Awards $766 million to Build Safer, More Sustainable Airports

FAA Awards $766 million to Build Safer, More Sustainable AirportsThrough the Department of Transportation, the FAA has awarded more than $766 million in grants aimed at building safer, more sustainable, and more accessible airports across the United States.

Electric planes are coming, but not yet jumbo jet size – Middle East & Gulf News

Electric planes are coming, but not yet jumbo jet size - Middle East & Gulf News | AME InfoFrom airlines in Brazil to those in the US, from DHL to FedEx, many companies in the transport of people and cargo are looking to electrify the skies

India’s flying taxi startups ready to take to the skies

India’s flying taxi startups ready to take to the skiesAs the world of urban mobility changes, all eyes are on the skies. Electrically-propelled roadable aircraft, known more commonly to us as air taxis or flying cars, have been talked about for years. While aviation regulations and relevant infrastructure have been some long-standing issues, there has …

Embraer’s Eve leads urban air mobility workgroup in Rio de Janeiro

Embraer: news - Rio de Janeiro to have UAM concept of operations; Embraer’s Eve leads the workgroupRio de Janeiro – Brazil, August 30, 2021 - Eve Urban Air Mobility, an Embraer spinoff, is cooperating with strategic partners and government entities for the development of a new concept of operations (CONOPS) for the future market of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) taking place in Rio de Janeiro. The o...

HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft Partnership Aims to Create Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for eVTOLs

HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft Partnership Aims to Create Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for eVTOLs - Aviation TodayWith aircraft emissions and sustainability becoming a leading concern in the industry, the development of electric aircraft, like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has accelerated. However, most of these aircraft are depending on lithium-ion batteries, which are generally heavy…

Seaglider: This all-electric, boat-plane hybrid could transform inter-city commutes

Seaglider: This boat-plane hybrid could transform inter-city commutesBoston-based REGENT is working on an all-electric “seaglider,” a boat-plane hybrid with top speeds of 180 miles-per-hour. The company hopes it could transform the inter-city commute.

“Green” Self-Charging Electric Plane with Range of 500 Miles – Bristow Group Joins Forces with Electra.aero

Development of “Green” Self-Charging Electric Plane with Range of 500 Miles Gets Boost as Bristow Group Joins Forces with Electra.aero/PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero to develop hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off in 300x100 ft and carries 5-7 passengers or 1,800 pounds of cargo up to 500...

HYDROGEN FUEL CELL AIRCRAFT

HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft Partnership Aims to Create Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for eVTOLs

HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft Partnership Aims to Create Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for eVTOLs - Aviation TodayWith aircraft emissions and sustainability becoming a leading concern in the industry, the development of electric aircraft, like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has accelerated. However, most of these aircraft are depending on lithium-ion batteries, which are generally heavy…

Electric Vs Hydrogen – What’s The Future Of Aviation?

Electric Vs Hydrogen - What’s The Future Of Aviation?Many industries are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint in the future. The aviation sector is…

World Economic Forum and aviation industry partners launch Target True Zero initiative

Target True Zero Initiative Launches To Achieve Zero Emissions AviationLaunched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and joined by a number of leading aviation industry partners, the Target True Zero initiative will identify ways to accelerate zero-emission aviation by leveraging electric and hydrogen technologies.

Electric Vs Hydrogen – Which Is Best For The Future Of Aviation?

Electric Vs Hydrogen - Which Is Best For The Future Of Aviation? - Simple FlyingThat commercial aviation needs to do everything it can to mitigate its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is…

Airbus: Zero-emission concept aircraft nears reality

Zero-emission concept aircraft nears reality – Aerospace ManufacturingIn a Q&A session, Glenn Llewellyn, Airbus’ head of zero emissions discusses the company’s new zero-emission Hydrogen ZEROe aircraft concepts and its leading role in the most important transition this industry has ever seen.

Airbus exploring hydrogen fuel cell propellor “pods” for aircraft propulsion

Airbus exploring hydrogen fuel cell propellor “pods” for aircraft propulsionAirbus is conducting studies to determine how scalable a hydrogen fuel cell “pod” configuration, among others, could be to large commercial aircraft. The aviation industry has developed numerous configurations—twinjet, s-duct, winglets, contra-rotating propellers—over the last five decades that have…

ENERGY TRANSITIONS: Hydrogen: 3 things to watch in 2021

ENERGY TRANSITIONS: Hydrogen: 3 things to watch in 2021A flood of investments and energy industry pledges made 2020 a breakout year for low-carbon hydrogen. But 2021 may be when the hype gives way to hard questions.

Airbus is taking hydrogen seriously, and infrastructure issues seem a little more solvable.

Airbus wants to bring hydrogen tech to planes, as doubts about its potential in cars continue.Airbus is taking hydrogen seriously, and infrastructure issues seem a little more solvable.

ZeroAvia granted millions in investments and funding

ZeroAvia granted millions in investments and funding - electrive.comZeroAvia, a company specialising in electric aircraft propulsion systems, has raised the equivalent of 17.5 million euros in a Series A financing round and, in parallel, received a commitment for a million-euro grant from the British government. ZeroAvia is also partnering with British Airways. Zero…

Airbus Unveils ‘Podded’ Engine Design for ZEROe Program

Airbus Unveils ‘Podded’ Engine Design for ZEROe ProgramA new design featuring six eight-bladed pods mounted beneath the aircraft wing represents Airbus’s latest effort to “scale up” hydrogen-powered engines.

Hydrogen fuel cell aircraft takes off in Stuttgart

Hydrogen fuel cell aircraft takes off in Stuttgart - electrive.comThe latest generation of the world’s first four-seater hydrogen fuel cell aircraft, the Hy4, has now been unveiled at Stuttgart Airport. The latest generation of the Hy4’s propulsion system recently received test flight permission, which means that the model can now take off at Stuttgart Airport. Th…

British Airways Wants Hydrogen Flight Revolution To Come Sooner

British Airways Wants Hydrogen Flight Revolution To Come Sooner - Simple FlyingEnvironmental discourses are becoming increasingly prevalent in the airline industry. As such, carriers are looking to develop more…

In-depth Q&A: Hydrogen to solve climate change.

Does the world need hydrogen to solve climate change? | Carbon BriefFor the purposes of achieving net-zero emissions, hydrogen production will need to be switched from grey to green and blue.

Hydrogen fuel could revolutionize airlines. Here’s how that could look

Hydrogen fuel could revolutionize airlines. Here’s how that could lookAirbus is working on developing a hydrogen-powered plane that could enter commercial service by 2035.

This aviation startup is soaring ahead with hydrogen-electric powered planes

This aviation startup is soaring ahead with hydrogen-powered planesZeroAvia’s hydrogen technology could be the answer to aviations environmental problems. Retrofitting existing planes, they expect to be flying passengers commerically by 2023.

Airbus to abandon gasoline, switch to hydrogen-electric airliners in 15 yrs

Airbus to abandon gasoline, switch to hydrogen in 15 yrs | Recto MerceneGlobal warming’s apocalyptic manifestations are here for the world to see: frequent, stronger and deadly typhoons, Pacific islands vanishing under the onslaught of rising sea levels, infernal forest fires from the Amazon and Brazil to the Russian tundra all the way to California. In 2019 worldwide, …

Airbus’ ZERO-e line. Why this space age airplane could change flying forever

Why this space age airplane could change flying foreverIt looks like something out of “Star Trek,” and runs on a fuel experts once thought “crazy,” but Airbus hopes that in 15 years we’ll be flying into a greener future aboard this new zero-emission aircraft concept.

ZeroAvia Completes Milestone Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flight

ZeroAvia Completes Milestone Hydrogen Fuel Cell FlightTechnicians from ZeroAvia pull out their hydrogen fuel cell-powered Piper Malibu Mirage for its historic first flight.

How Would A Hydrogen Passenger Plane Work?

How Would A Hydrogen Passenger Plane Work? - Simple FlyingIt is being touted as a potential “holy grail” in the quest to decarbonize aviation. Hydrogen already successfully…

Airbus unveils ‘first zero-emission planes’ plan

Airbus unveils ‘first zero-emission planes’ planThe aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.

Hydrogen, fuel cell: this is how Airbus envisions a CO2-free future

Hydrogen, fuel cell: this is how Airbus envisions a CO2-free future - WELT - Pledge TimesGuillaume Faury is under pressure. The head of the aircraft manufacturer Airbus has just informed his employees that due to the slump in aviation as a result

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MagniX teams up with Universal Hydrogen for electric airplane conversion projectMagniX says it’s partnering with a startup called Universal Hydrogen to retrofit 40-passenger regional aircraft with carbon-free, hydrogen-electric powertrains.

Hydrogen Aircraft Startup Targets Asia-Pacific in Rollout

Hydrogen Aircraft Startup Targets Asia-Pacific in Rollout - Smart Aviation Asia-PacificUS start-up Universal Hydrogen is developing a hydrogen-electric regional aircraft by 2024 to kick-start the adoption of hydrogen fuel in the aviation industry, with an Asia-Pacific airline potentially the launch...

Zero-emission electric planes are the future of transatlantic air travel

Zero-emission electric planes are the future of transatlantic air travelElectric-powered aeroplanes will be in flight by 2035, according to ZeroAvia. This is how it’s preparing for takeoff…

Hydrogen power in aviation could significantly reduce emissions, show benefits by 2025

Hydrogen power in aviation could significantly reduce emissions, show benefits by 2025 - Travel WeeklyThe CSIRO has released a report showing the use of clean hydrogen as fuel could reduce aviation emissions.

ZeroAvia to have first hydrogen-electric aircraft in commerial operation by 2023

Exclusive: ZeroAvia to have first hydrogen-electric aircraft in commerial operation by 2023“In three years’ time, we are going to have in commercial operation the first aircraft powered by hydrogen-electric engines, and you will be able to buy a ticket to one of your favourite destinations.”

Airbus Eyes Hydrogen Power for Airliner in Next Decade

Airbus Eyes Hydrogen Power for Airliner in Next DecadeWhile FIA Connect panelists agreed a mix of approaches will be necessary to achieve zero emissions, Airbus is eying hydrogen for its airliner ambitions.

Hydrogen could help power new zero-emission Airbus jet

Hydrogen could help power new zero-emission Airbus jetGlenn Llewellyn of Airbus said the aerospace giant wants to bring a zero-emission commercial plane to market by the early 2030s

Hydrogen: Is this the future? (Part II) | Energy Industry Review

Hydrogen: Is this the future? (Part II) | Energy Industry ReviewIn the second part of the analysis ‘Hydrogen: Is this the future?’ >> (See part ONE), we are going to be addressing the applications, technologies, distribution challenges and the future of Hydr

HyPoint Advances Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Electric Aircraft

HyPoint Advances Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Electric AircraftHyPoint says it will have a 150 kW hydrogen fuel system ready to deliver for an eVTOL or electric fixed-wing aircraft by early 2022.

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Cleaner, Greener Airports: Making Aviation More Sustainable – Bangalore International (BLR)

Cleaner, Greener Airports: Making Aviation More Sustainable – BLR AirportHari K Marar discusses the growth of Bangalore International Airport (BLR) has driven through a pioneering sustainable mindset.

EASA approves Skycharge, electric aircraft charging solution

EASA approves Skycharge solution - electrive.comThe Skycharge solution developed by Green Motion and Pipistrel was recently approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as the world’s first OEM-independent electric aircraft charging station. Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel and Swiss charging station provider Green Motion had a…

Martha’s Vineyard Airport considers electric plane charging infrastructure

Airport considers electric plane charging - The Martha’s Vineyard TimesMartha’s Vineyard Airport is looking at potentially installing support infrastructure for electric aircraft and ground transportation. At Thursday’s meeting of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission (MVAC), airport director Geoff Freeman said all aspects of sustainable electric technology are bein…

FAA Awards $766 million to Build Safer, More Sustainable Airports

FAA Awards $766 million to Build Safer, More Sustainable AirportsThrough the Department of Transportation, the FAA has awarded more than $766 million in grants aimed at building safer, more sustainable, and more accessible airports across the United States.

Making Aviation More Sustainable – Edinburgh Airport

Making Aviation More Sustainable - Edinburgh AirportGordon Dewar, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport, explains how the pandemic is not deterring the airport from their sustainable goals.

ACI awards Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 to Istanbul Airport

ACI awards Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 to Istanbul AirportFollowing Istanbul Airport’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, ACI Europe has awarded the airport with Level 1 of the ACA programme.

Ireland: Dublin airport achieves carbon neutral status

Dublin airport achieves carbon neutral status – Business TravellerThe airport reduced carbon emissions by 25 per cent between 2013 and 2019, and has plans to build a second onsite solar farm…

Riga Airport Joins Level Two of the Airport Carbon Accreditation

Riga Airport Joins Level Two of the Airport Carbon AccreditationDemonstrating the reduction of carbon emissions and confirming its readiness to work sustainably, Riga Airport has received the Level Two certificate of the global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program.

UK: Manchester Airports Group offers prize for first zero-carbon commercial flight

Manchester Airports Group offers prize for first zero-carbon commercial flightOwner of Manchester and Stansted offers five years’ free landing fees as part of net-zero pledge

Green initiative: Indian airports look to electric ground support equipment

Indian Airports Look To Electric Vehicles - Simple FlyingAs a part of its green push, Indian airports are considering electric vehicles for airport operations. A few…

India: AAI, NTPC sign MoU to make airports 100% solar-powered

AAI, NTPC sign MoU to make airports 100% solar-poweredInitially, solar plants shall be set up at airports in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, which require a PV capacity of around 55 MW and 8 MW, respectively, to become 100% solar-powered.

Cambodia’s airports step up their efforts to achieve carbon neutrality

Cambodia’s airports step up their efforts to achieve carbon neutrality - Airport WorldAll the latest airport news. Airport World is the official magazine of The Airports Council International (ACI) World.

Hyundai, KT and Incheon Airport start planning for flying cars

Hyundai, KT and Incheon Airport start planning for flying carsHyundai Motor, Hyundai Engineering and Construction (Hyundai E&C), KT and the Incheon International Airport Corporation have agreed to work together on developing the airborne vehicle industry, with plans to launch flying cars by 2025.

The coming clean, quiet, electric aircraft bring an urge to pause on Aspen airport plans.

Guest commentary: An urge to pause on the Aspen airport plansTo the Pitkin Board of County Commissioners:“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”— Maya AngelouThe majority of our valley residents and the Vision Committee now have new important information since the January 2020 vote was taken to recommend reconfigurat…

Aspen Airport Vision Committee: Greatly reduced noise and emissions, a beautiful new “net-zero” terminal and a dramatically reduced carbon footprint

Guest commentary: Our future airport: a worthy visionThe “common ground” plan recommended by the Airport Vision Committee would create an airport with enhanced safety, greatly reduced noise and emissions, more fuel-efficient planes, a beautiful new “net-zero” terminal

LEED Certification: The demand for green airport architecture

The Push to LEED: The Demand to Become Green at Airports – AirlineGeeks.comIn recent decades, the push to improve green technology has led to the creation of new alternative energies like solar power and wind turbines. This push for green technologies has also pushed airports to achieve a new type of rating as they build or evolve their current structures. The sought-out c…

New Zealand: Hawke’s Bay Airport to host country’s biggest solar farm.

Unused airport land will be used for country’s biggest solar farmWith Covid-19 cutting passenger growth, Hawke’s Bay Airport is look for new ways to make money.

Sustainable development: Air France continues to invest in electric ramp equipment

Sustainable development: Air France continues to invest in electric ramp equipment - Aviation24.beAs part of its sustainable development policy, Air France has set itself the aim of halving its CO2 emissions per passenger-km by 2030. To achieve this, the airline is doing all it can to reduce its carbon footprint at every stage of its value chain, both on the ground and onboard. For several years…

Will Covid-19 change airport design forever?

Will Covid-19 change airport design forever?Scott Gorenc, studio design director for Corgan’s aviation studio, discusses how airport design is going to change as a result of Covid-19.

SFO Deploys All-Electric Zero-Emission Buses

SFO Deploys All-Electric Zero-Emission Buses - Rus Tourism NewsThe San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced the deployment of six 40-foot all-electric zero-emission buses

Vertiport Infrastructure: New Tech, Old Regulations

Vertiport Infrastructure: New Tech, Old RegulationsThe urban air mobility (UAM) market is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate of 11.33% over the next ten years, with an ultimate outlook of $15.2

Avinor Oslo Airport becomes first in Nordics with electric buses between plane and gate

Avinor Oslo Airport becomes first in Nordics with electric buses between plane and gate | Airport BusinessAvinor Oslo Airport has become the first in the Nordics to use electric buses to carry passengers between gates and aircraft. “This is a very important ste

Toronto Pearson International Airport Wins Environment Award for 60% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Toronto Pearson Wins Environment Award for 60% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas EmissionsAs of the end of 2019, the GTAA had actually reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by almost 60% versus a 2006 baseline, with approximately 30% of these reductions coming from GTAA operational changes and innovations and the other 30% attributed to the cleaning of the provincial power supply

Total, Gaussin developing first fully electric aircraft refueller at Airbus industrial site

Total, Gaussin developing first fully electric aircraft refuellerDubbed the ART FULL ELEC, the prototype vehicle is designed to pull two tank trailers filled with aviation fuel

Hydrogen power in aviation could significantly reduce emissions, show benefits by 2025

Hydrogen power in aviation could significantly reduce emissions, show benefits by 2025 - Travel WeeklyThe CSIRO has released a report showing the use of clean hydrogen as fuel could reduce aviation emissions.

Australia: Melbourne Airport turns to the sun

Melbourne Airport turns to the sun - Asian AviationA new solar farm at Melbourne Airport will have the capability to produce enough renewable energy to power all four passenger terminals when it is turned on in January 2021. Melbourne Airport is set to generate 17 GW hours of electricity per annum, equal to nearly 15 percent of the airport’s annual …

How to make airports sustainable and reduce the environmental impact

How to make airports sustainable and reduce the environmental impactDavid Leonard and Ian Nicholson from BREEAM detail how airport operators can improve the environmental and sustainable performance of their assets.

Finavia accelerates introduction of electric aircraft – Finland

Finavia accelerates introduction of electric aircraft - Aircraft Interiors InternationalFinnish airport company, Finavia, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Helsinki Electric Aircraft Association, with the objective of introducing a new generation of electric aircraft in Finland

Cochin International Airport – the world’s first 100% solar-powered airport [see video]

Recipients of the United Nations' 2018 Champion of the Earth Award for Entrepreneurial Vision, this 100% sustainable airport has set a strong example for every airport to follow. Not only did they achieve 100% solar power, they produced 60+ tons of organic vegetables under their solar panels last year. Situated on the southwest coast of India, Cochin (aka Kochi) has been a cosmopolitan port and center of commerce since 1341, and has hosted trade from Arab, Chinese and European merchants almost continuously."As the pace of society continues to increase, the world's first fully solar-powered airport is proof positive that green business is good business." See the video below produced by UN Environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54iuCZq2Qws&feature=youtu.be

Rome’s Fiumicino airport tests pioneering eco-friendly tarmac

Rome’s Fiumicino airport tests pioneering eco-friendly tarmacRome’s Fiumicino airport is testing a pioneering tarmac developed by an Italian company, made of a material that has twice the lifespan of traditional asphalt and is better for the environment as it uses a waste plastic.

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Wright Electric tests its 2-megawatt electric engines for passenger planes

Wright tests its 2-megawatt electric engines for passenger planes – TechCrunchJust like the automotive industry, aerospace has its sights set on going electric — but flying with battery-powered engines is a tougher proposition than rolling. Wright is among the startups looking to change the math and make electrified flight possible at scales beyond small aircraft — and its 2…

Archer Moves Toward Certification with G-1 Issue Paper from FAA

Archer Moves Toward Certification with G-1 Issue Paper from FAA - Aviation TodayArcher Aviation is moving closer to certification by receiving approval for its G-1 issue paper from the FAA, a critical milestone for the eVTOL-maker.

EASA approves Skycharge, electric aircraft charging solution

EASA approves Skycharge solution - electrive.comThe Skycharge solution developed by Green Motion and Pipistrel was recently approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as the world’s first OEM-independent electric aircraft charging station. Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel and Swiss charging station provider Green Motion had a…

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation Partnership

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation PartnershipGE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.

NASA Innovations to Help United States Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals to Reduce Carbon Emissions

NASA Innovations to Help United States Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals to Reduce Carbon EmissionsNASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined the federal government and industry leaders Thursday at a White House event highlighting sustainable aviation and the administration’s focus on medium- and long-term goals to combat climate change.

Reykjavik Flight Academy to purchase all-electric, Bye Aerospace eFlyers

Press announcement – Reykjavik Flight Academy - Bye AerospaceReykjavik Flight Academy has entered into an agreement for the purchase of three all-electric eFlyer training aircraft. With the purchase, the school breaks new ground in the history of flight instruction in Iceland, where for the first time students will be offered instruction on aircraft that run …

FAA Awards $766 million to Build Safer, More Sustainable Airports

FAA Awards $766 million to Build Safer, More Sustainable AirportsThrough the Department of Transportation, the FAA has awarded more than $766 million in grants aimed at building safer, more sustainable, and more accessible airports across the United States.

Electric air taxi developer Archer Aviation moves forward with plans to go public

Archer Moves Forward With Plans to Go PublicElectric air taxi developer Archer Aviation says it is moving forward with a planned merger next month that will take it public amid an ongoing legal dispute with rival Wisk Aero.

Embraer goes green on multiple fronts – AOPA

Embraer goes green on multiple frontsBrazilian airframer Embraer made a flurry of announcements in August signaling major commitments to reducing aviation pollution including an electric airplane’s first flight.

Florida Institute of Technology becomes first US university to operate an electric aircraft

Florida Institute of Technology becomes first US university to operate an electric aircraft | Aerospace Testing InternationalThe Florida Institute of Technology has purchased and is operating Pipistrel’s Velis Electro electric aircraft

Electric Jet Manufacturer Panhwar Closes $10M Series A Financing With Valkyrie GRP

PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Panhwar Jet has designed and is currently building the world's first all-electric, self-charging luxury business aircraft. The groundbreaking, self-charging technology brings major disruptive innovation to the electric aircraft industry. Current battery density does not allow most electric aircraft to fly beyond two hours total flight time. However, the self-charging technology created by engineers at Panhwar Jet will allow the aircraft to fly up to 12 hours without touching down. Panhwar Jet's patented technology ...

Airbus & Sustainability – What The Future Holds

Airbus & Sustainability - What The Future HoldsAirbus has been showing its determination to research and develop modern technologies to enable zero-emission aircraft. The manufacturer…

Russia Aims to Debut on the eVTOL Market, Unveils Future Hybrid Aircraft Engine

Russia Aims to Debut on the eVTOL Market, Unveils Future Hybrid Aircraft EngineThe recent MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon was a very important event for the Russian aviation. Not only did it mark the official unveiling of the much-anticipated Checkmate, but it was also the perfect setting for showcasing the country’s advancements in aircraft engine development…

Autonomous cargo drone startup Elroy Air lands $40M Series A – TechCrunch

Autonomous cargo drone startup Elroy Air lands $40M Series A – TechCrunchElroy Air has raised a $40 million Series A, including financing from Lockheed Martin’s venture capital arm, to ramp up the building, testing and validation of its inaugural autonomous cargo drone. The funding round saw participation from Marlinspike Capital and Prosperity7, as well as existing inv…

World Economic Forum and aviation industry partners launch Target True Zero initiative

Target True Zero Initiative Launches To Achieve Zero Emissions AviationLaunched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and joined by a number of leading aviation industry partners, the Target True Zero initiative will identify ways to accelerate zero-emission aviation by leveraging electric and hydrogen technologies.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on why the ride-hailing giant is betting on flying taxis

Why Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is still bullish on flying carsThe ride-hailing giant sold its flying car business to Joby, but has acquired an equity stake in the firm

British Air Force aims to be world’s first service with certified zero-carbon aircraft

British Air Force aims to be world’s first service with certified zero-carbon aircraftIf the program goes as planned, Britain could have their first zero-carbon platform flying by around 2027.

The Hybrid-Electric Plane That Will Switch From Passenger to Cargo In 15 Minutes

The Hybrid-Electric Plane That Will Switch From Passenger to Cargo In 15 MinutesFaradair, a United Kingdom-based startup, is developing a multi-role hybrid-electric plane that brings quiet propulsion with a carbon-neutral…

Bye Aerospace Lays Out Its Aggressive Aircraft Development Agenda

Bye Aerospace Lays Out Its Aggressive Aircraft Development Agenda - AVwebGeorge Bye of Bye Aerospace delivered an update at EAA AirVenture 2021 on the company’s three ongoing eFlyer electric aircraft projects: the two-place eFlyer 2, four-place eFlyer 4 and the very ambitious eight-seat eFlyer 800 twin. The eFlyer 2 has been flying for four years and has gone through mul…

FAA issues STC for GAMI’s G100UL Unleaded Avgas as 100LL replacement.

Avfuel Corporation on GAMI's G100UL STC.?Earlier today, GAMI announced the FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) authorizing use of its G100UL high-octane unleaded avgas. GAMI elected to follow the well-established FAA Approved Model List (AML) STC process whereby the FAA issues the initial STCs with an AML of specific aircraft and engines, and then progressively expands the scope of that AML based on additional testing and data. These new STCs represent the initial major milestone for bringing G100UL avgas to market across North America. As the Approved Model List for these STCs expands over the next several quarters, it will provide the functional equivalent of a fleet-wide certification for spark ignition piston powered aircraft and engines to operate on G100UL avgas. While GAMI keeps its focus on expanding the AML...

Cape Air Prepares To Operate Eviation’s Alice Electric Commuter

Cape Air Prepares To Operate Eviation’s Alice Electric CommuterThe New England-based regional airline sees strong benefits from electric aircraft services but admits the business case for the switch is not yet proven.

New study shows travelers could choose flights based on carbon emissions

New study shows travelers could choose flights based on carbon emissionsWould you travel differently if you knew the footprint you were leaving behind?

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to join Joby Aviation’s board along with Google executives

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to join Joby Aviation’s board along with Google executives - TechStoryJoby Aviation is an electric air taxi startup that has decided to go public. It’s merging with Reinvent Technology Partners, run by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Zynga founder Mark Pincus.

Surf Air Mobility Bets Big on Hybrid-electric Caravan

Surf Air Mobility Bets Big on Hybrid-electric CaravanSurf Air Mobility plans to STC an electric-hybrid powertrain for its newly ordered fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan EXs.

Bye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800

Bye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 - Bye AerospaceBye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 Safran to Support Propulsion Design DENVER, Colorado – April 22, 2021 – Bye Aerospace has announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800™, in response to growing demands for regional all-electric airplanes with…

Airbus: Zero-emission concept aircraft nears reality

Zero-emission concept aircraft nears reality – Aerospace ManufacturingIn a Q&A session, Glenn Llewellyn, Airbus’ head of zero emissions discusses the company’s new zero-emission Hydrogen ZEROe aircraft concepts and its leading role in the most important transition this industry has ever seen.

GAMA Applauds Introduction of Advanced Air Mobility Legislation in U.S. House

GAMA Applauds Introduction of Advanced Air Mobility Legislation in U.S. HouseWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised the introduction of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (H.R. 1339) by Representatives Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) and Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

PAL-V Flying Car Receives Certification Basis from EASA

PAL-V Flying Car Receives Certification Basis from EASA - Aviation TodayThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has given full certification basis to its first flying car, PAL-V’s Liberty, the company announced on Feb. 23. This marks a major step in flying cars becoming commercially available to customers. PAL-V completed 10 years of testing to achieve this ce…

Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer Ampaire

Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer AmpaireSurf Air Mobility plans to acquire Ampaire for its hybrid electric powertrain technology. Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer AmpaireSurf Air Mobility plans to acquire Ampaire for its hybrid electric powertrain technology. Bye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 - Bye AerospaceBye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 Safran to Support Propulsion Design DENVER, Colorado – April 22, 2021 – Bye Aerospace has announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800™, in response to growing demands for regional all-electric airplanes with…

Stunning video shows just how quiet Joby’s eVTOL air taxi will be

Stunning video shows just how quiet Joby’s eVTOL air taxi will beJoby Aviation has been in semi-stealth mode for so long that this pair of videos released today comes as a real shock. Here’s our first proper look at the world’s most advanced eVTOL air taxi taking off, transitioning to horizontal flight, cruising and landing.

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Electric air taxi developer Archer Aviation moves forward with plans to go public

Archer Moves Forward With Plans to Go PublicElectric air taxi developer Archer Aviation says it is moving forward with a planned merger next month that will take it public amid an ongoing legal dispute with rival Wisk Aero.

Electric air taxi start-up Joby Aviation surges in trading on NYSE after SPAC merger

Electric air taxi start-up Joby Aviation surges in trading on NYSE after SPAC merger. Joby is the latest aviation start-up to pursue a SPAC deal.

Electric Jet Manufacturer Panhwar Closes $10M Series A Financing With Valkyrie GRP

PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Panhwar Jet has designed and is currently building the world's first all-electric, self-charging luxury business aircraft. The groundbreaking, self-charging technology brings major disruptive innovation to the electric aircraft industry. Current battery density does not allow most electric aircraft to fly beyond two hours total flight time. However, the self-charging technology created by engineers at Panhwar Jet will allow the aircraft to fly up to 12 hours without touching down. Panhwar Jet's patented technology ...

Autonomous cargo drone startup Elroy Air lands $40M Series A – TechCrunch

Autonomous cargo drone startup Elroy Air lands $40M Series A – TechCrunchElroy Air has raised a $40 million Series A, including financing from Lockheed Martin’s venture capital arm, to ramp up the building, testing and validation of its inaugural autonomous cargo drone. The funding round saw participation from Marlinspike Capital and Prosperity7, as well as existing inv…

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to join Joby Aviation’s board along with Google executives

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to join Joby Aviation’s board along with Google executives - TechStoryJoby Aviation is an electric air taxi startup that has decided to go public. It’s merging with Reinvent Technology Partners, run by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Zynga founder Mark Pincus.

Vertical takeoff and landing Lilium confident SPAC deal will close in Q3

Vertical takeoff and landing Lilium confident SPAC deal will close in Q3Daniel Wiegand, co-founder and CEO of electric vertical takeoff and landing company Lilium, is confident that the company will close its SPAC deal with Quell Acquisition (QELL) in Q3...

FedEx invests $2bn in sustainable technologies

FedEx invests $2bn in sustainable technologiesUS cargo carrier FedEx is investing more than $2 billion as part of an effort to achieve carbon-neutral operations across its global network in 20 years.

Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer Ampaire

Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer AmpaireSurf Air Mobility plans to acquire Ampaire for its hybrid electric powertrain technology. Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer AmpaireSurf Air Mobility plans to acquire Ampaire for its hybrid electric powertrain technology. Bye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 - Bye AerospaceBye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 Safran to Support Propulsion Design DENVER, Colorado – April 22, 2021 – Bye Aerospace has announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800™, in response to growing demands for regional all-electric airplanes with…

Flying taxi startup Joby Aviation plans NYSE debut

Flying taxi startup Joby Aviation plans NYSE debut with help from Reid HoffmanLinkedIn’s cofounder is taking air taxis SPAC to the future.

Joby Aviation raises $590 million led by Toyota to launch an electric air taxi service

Joby Aviation raises $590 million led by Toyota to launch an electric air taxi service – TechCrunchJoby Aviation has raised a $590 million Series C round of funding, including $394 million from lead investor Toyota Motor Corporation, the company announced today. Joby is in the process of developing an electric air taxi service, which will make use of in-house developed electric vertical take-off…

ZeroAvia granted millions in investments and funding

ZeroAvia granted millions in investments and funding - electrive.comZeroAvia, a company specialising in electric aircraft propulsion systems, has raised the equivalent of 17.5 million euros in a Series A financing round and, in parallel, received a commitment for a million-euro grant from the British government. ZeroAvia is also partnering with British Airways. Zero…

World Economic Forum: Electric aviation is top 10 tech for 2020

These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2020Want to know about the tech set to change the world in the near future? This list is a good place to start.

Asia: Aerospace9 to fund purchase of 300 Bye Aerospace eFlyers

Bye Aerospace Signs Key Agreements with Aerospace9 – Aerospace9 to Invest and also Fund 300 eFlyer Airplane Purchase Deposits for Asia - sUAS News - The Business of DronesBye Aerospace, Inc. announced that the Company has entered into agreements with Aerospace9, a new company headquartered in Seoul, Korea, under which Aerospace9 has agreed to an investment in Bye Aerospace. Led by Seunghyuk Cha, a renowned IT leader in Korea, Aerospace9 has also made a large commitme…

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Flying taxis will be here sooner than you think

Up in the sky! It’s a ... flying taxi? That’s right, and they’ll be here sooner than you thinkHoly George Jetson! Airborne cars are right around the corner and Jersey is right in the middle of things
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Archer Moves Toward Certification with G-1 Issue Paper from FAA

Archer Moves Toward Certification with G-1 Issue Paper from FAA - Aviation TodayArcher Aviation is moving closer to certification by receiving approval for its G-1 issue paper from the FAA, a critical milestone for the eVTOL-maker.

HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft Partnership Aims to Create Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for eVTOLs

HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft Partnership Aims to Create Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for eVTOLs - Aviation TodayWith aircraft emissions and sustainability becoming a leading concern in the industry, the development of electric aircraft, like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has accelerated. However, most of these aircraft are depending on lithium-ion batteries, which are generally heavy…

Embraer’s Eve leads urban air mobility workgroup in Rio de Janeiro

Embraer: news - Rio de Janeiro to have UAM concept of operations; Embraer’s Eve leads the workgroupRio de Janeiro – Brazil, August 30, 2021 - Eve Urban Air Mobility, an Embraer spinoff, is cooperating with strategic partners and government entities for the development of a new concept of operations (CONOPS) for the future market of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) taking place in Rio de Janeiro. The o...

eSTOL vs eVTOL: The jury’s still out

eSTOL vs eVTOL: The jury’s still outCan electric short take-off and landing (eSTOL) airplanes compete with eVTOLs for urban air mobility missions? The debate is far from settled.

Korean Air signs urban air mobility co-operation agreement

Korean Air sign urban air mobility co-operation agreementThrough the co-operation, Korean Air plans to utilise the technical capabilities of each organisation to achieve meaningful results.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on why the ride-hailing giant is betting on flying taxis

Why Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is still bullish on flying carsThe ride-hailing giant sold its flying car business to Joby, but has acquired an equity stake in the firm

Eve, Flapper to develop UAM ops in Latin America – Asian Aviation

Eve, Flapper to develop UAM ops in Latin America - Asian AviationEve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, an Embraer company, and Flapper Tecnologia, an independent on-demand private aviation platform, announced a partnership aimed at developing the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market in Latin America.

This New Zero-Emission Electric Air Taxi Will Be Flying Over LA in 3 Years

This New Zero-Emission Electric Air Taxi Will Be Flying Over LA in 3 YearsArcher’s Maker eVTOL is part of a regional plan to connect much of Southern California by a network of electric air taxis.

Flying taxi startup Joby Aviation plans NYSE debut

Flying taxi startup Joby Aviation plans NYSE debut with help from Reid HoffmanLinkedIn’s cofounder is taking air taxis SPAC to the future.

India’s flying taxi startups ready to take to the skies

India’s flying taxi startups ready to take to the skiesAs the world of urban mobility changes, all eyes are on the skies. Electrically-propelled roadable aircraft, known more commonly to us as air taxis or flying cars, have been talked about for years. While aviation regulations and relevant infrastructure have been some long-standing issues, there has …

Lillium signs $1 billion deal with Brazil’s Azul Airlines

An electric jet start-up just signed a $1 billion deal with a commercial airlinerLilium, a German start-up making electric jets that can take off and land vertically, has announced plans to sell 220 aircraft to Brazilian airliner Azul.

Flying cars – Hyundai thinks they are coming soon

Flying cars - Hyundai thinks they are coming soon » MotorOctaneFlying cars, Hyundai flying cars, Uber flying taxi, Hyundai-Uber partnership, Launch timeline, Flying cab, competition, pricing

Urban air mobility addresses pilot training

Urban air mobility addresses pilot trainingThe FAA Aerospace Forecast predicts that through 2031, the general aviation fleet will increase at an average annual rate of 0.9%, growing from an estimated 224,172 in 2010 to 270,920 aircraft in 2031. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design serves the aerospace industry by providing timely information o…

US Air Force awards first airworthiness approval for human flight in AFWERX Agility Prime electric aircraft program

Air Force awards first airworthiness approval for human flight in AFWERX Agility Prime eleWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The U.S. Air Force has awarded the first airworthiness approval for a manned electric aircraft to BETA Technologies, a partner in the AFWERX Agility

GAMA Applauds Introduction of Advanced Air Mobility Legislation in U.S. House

GAMA Applauds Introduction of Advanced Air Mobility Legislation in U.S. HouseWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised the introduction of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (H.R. 1339) by Representatives Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) and Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Los Angeles wants flying taxis in the next three years

Los Angeles wants flying taxis in the next three years | StateScoopA brand-new aviation company will try to realize Mayor Eric Garcetti’s dream of flying taxis in the nation’s second-biggest city.

AECOM, Ferrovial to develop Florida eVTOL vertiport network

AECOM, Ferrovial to develop Florida vertiport networkThe stations for electric aircraft that take off and land vertically will be built in major population centers in the state.

eVTOL: Archer Aviation gets a $1 billion order from United Airlines

Archer Aviation gets a $1 billion order from United Airlines, on the same day it announces a deal to go publicArcher Aviation Inc. said Wednesday that United Airlines Holdings Inc. placed a $1 billion order for its all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft...

Hatzolah Air orders hybrid eVTOLs from Urban Aeronautics

Hatzolah Air orders VTOLs from Urban Aeronautics - electrive.comIsraeli air cab developer Urban Aeronautics has announced the first pre-order for its vertical takeoff CityHawk. Hatzolah Air, an organisation specialising in emergency and rescue flights, has reserved four hybrid-powered units for emergency service applications. The CityHawk is an eVTOL (electric V…

New Wave of eVTOL Aircraft Set to Keep Surging in 2021

New Wave of eVTOL Aircraft Set to Keep Surging in 2021In 2020, the Covid pandemic failed to dent the momentum for advanced air mobility, so expect more from this rampant sector in 2021.

Swiss company prepares to test its hybrid-electric VTOL/STOL prototype

Swiss company prepares to test its hybrid-electric VTOL/STOL prototypeManta Aircraft is working on a flexible hybrid-electric aircraft design that will be capable of efficient vertical or short take-off and landing (VTOL/STOL) operations.

EHang Launches Aerial Tourism Services with Strategic Partner Greenland Hong Kong

EHang Launches Aerial Tourism Services with Strategic Partner Greenland Hong Kong - sUAS News - The Business of DronesEHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced the launch of its own autonomous urban air mobility (“UAM”) services with its strategic partner Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Limited (SEHK: 003…

After buying Uber Elevate, California’s Joby Aviation is the new king of the eVTOL world

After Buying Uber Elevate, This California Company Is the New King of the eVTOL WorldJoby Aviation has acquired Uber Elevate, with plans to have an electric flying-taxi network by 2023. Now it’s been endorsed by the Air Force.

Volocopter Commits to Launch Air Taxi Services in Singapore

Volocopter Commits to Launch Air Taxi Services in Singapore/PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer in Urban Air Mobility (UAM), announced its commitment today to launch air taxi services in Singapore after two years of...

Urban Aerial Mobility: The Path to Scale

Urban Aerial Mobility: The Path to ScaleChallenge: As cities and suburban areas struggle with increasing congestion and the need to provide mobility services for a growing population, government policymakers and urban planners are beginning to ask how new aerial platforms can be part of the solution. Innovative companies are looking to te…

Air taxis could make their US debut in Orlando by 2025

Air taxis could make their US debut in Orlando by 2025German-based Lilium Aviation is set to bring air taxis to Orlando by 2025. The firm is in talks with city officials to build a massive 56,000-square-foot transportation hub with a takeoff and landing area.

Uber Air’s eVTOL aircraft: How GE will ensure safety and sustainability

Uber Elevate eVTOLUber Elevate is planning to launch its Uber Air electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) ride sharing program in 2023, Sumit Singh reports for Simple Flying.

Flying Cars Are What Uber’s New Joint Venture Is Dreaming About

Flying Cars Are What Uber’s New Joint Venture Is Dreaming AboutRide-hailing company Uber Technologies and the mobility division of South Korean wireless carrier SK Telecom announced a new joint venture whose purpose is to launch a new taxi service, but also to invest in new technologies that would eventually allow the creation of flying cars.

Uber Elevate, GE Aviation team up to enhance safety for aerial ride sharing program

Uber Elevate, GE Aviation team up to enhance safety for aerial ride sharing program - Transportation TodayDriving Discussion on Transportation & Infrastracture

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India: AAI, NTPC sign MoU to make airports 100% solar-powered

AAI, NTPC sign MoU to make airports 100% solar-poweredInitially, solar plants shall be set up at airports in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, which require a PV capacity of around 55 MW and 8 MW, respectively, to become 100% solar-powered.

New Zealand: Hawke’s Bay Airport to host country’s biggest solar farm.

Unused airport land will be used for country’s biggest solar farmWith Covid-19 cutting passenger growth, Hawke’s Bay Airport is look for new ways to make money.

Pilot Makes First-Ever Solar-Powered Free Fall

Pilot Makes First-Ever Solar-Powered Free FallThe next step is flying the all-solar plane to the edge of space.

Australia: Melbourne Airport turns to the sun

Melbourne Airport turns to the sun - Asian AviationA new solar farm at Melbourne Airport will have the capability to produce enough renewable energy to power all four passenger terminals when it is turned on in January 2021. Melbourne Airport is set to generate 17 GW hours of electricity per annum, equal to nearly 15 percent of the airport’s annual …

Cochin International Airport – the world’s first 100% solar-powered airport [see video]

Recipients of the United Nations' 2018 Champion of the Earth Award for Entrepreneurial Vision, this 100% sustainable airport has set a strong example for every airport to follow. Not only did they achieve 100% solar power, they produced 60+ tons of organic vegetables under their solar panels last year. Situated on the southwest coast of India, Cochin (aka Kochi) has been a cosmopolitan port and center of commerce since 1341, and has hosted trade from Arab, Chinese and European merchants almost continuously."As the pace of society continues to increase, the world's first fully solar-powered airport is proof positive that green business is good business." See the video below produced by UN Environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54iuCZq2Qws&feature=youtu.be

Electric Airplane Maker Unveils Solar-Charging Trailer

Electric Airplane Maker Unveils Solar-Charging TrailerThe German electric airplane maker PC-Aero is at the Berlin Air Show this week unveiling its latest effort towards making sport flying not only solar powered, but mobile as well.

Pittsburgh International Airport going off the grid with solar farms and microgrids.

More airports consider going off the grid as power outages ground flightsPittsburgh International Airport is creating a “microgrid” to fully power itself with its own onsite natural gas and solar energy. Recent power outages at airports make this even more desirable.

Airbus’ solar-powered aircraft just flew for a record 26 days straight

Airbus’ solar-powered aircraft just flew for a record 26 days straightSolar powered aviation has passed another milestone.

Evansville Regional Airport embraces innovation with $6.5 million solar panel project

Evansville Regional Airport embraces innovation with $6.5 million solar panel projectBy early 2020, Evansville Regional Airport will have the largest solar panel-covered, airport parking canopy in the U.S.

Is this the future of flight? BAE buys Hampshire’s Prismatic to develop solar-powered aircraft

Is this the future of flight? BAE buys Hampshire’s Prismatic to develop solar-powered aircraftAerospace giant BAE Systems has snapped up a Hampshire company in a bid to further develop solar-powered aircraft.

5 ways to make air travel greener

Feel guilty about flying? 5 ways to make air travel greener | CBC NewsAviation makes a big contribution to global warming, prompting activist Greta Thunberg and others — including some airlines — to advocate for flying less or not at all. Here are ways the airline industry can reduce its environmental impact — something that may be crucial to its survival.

Solar power helps to “Excellerate” green aviation

Solar power helps to “Excellerate” green aviationOSHKOSH, Wisc. ( WFRV ) – EAA’s AirVenture is known for its aircraft and air shows but the annual convention also hosts some of the latest technology in the aviation industry. Companies…

Yeager going solar: Airport installing final 1,800 panels to generate power

Yeager going solar: Airport installing final 1,800 panels to generate powerYeager Airport is taking steps to generate enough power to supply both of its parking garages and to cut the airport’s electricity bill. The airport is preparing for the final installation of more than 1,800 solar modules on top of one of the airport’s parking garages, according to a news release fr…

Bill aimed at helping state airports develop solar energy and electric charging stations

Bill aimed at helping state airportsPart of a bill signed into law last month aims to make it easier for state airports to develop, especially with regards to solar energy and electric charging

Solar Impulse offshoot H55 zero-emissions plane takes flight

Solar Impulse offshoot H55 zeroSwiss H55, offshoot of solar flight pioneer Solar Impulse, launches maiden flight of its 2-seater Bristell Energic electric plane.
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