Tag: Aeronautics

Pilatus Marks Milestone with First PC-12 PRO Aeromedical Delivery

Aerotime reports, “Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has delivered the world’s first PC-12 PRO in aeromedical configuration to Australia’s famed flying doctors. On March 4, 2026, Pilatus announced that the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) Central Operations had taken ownership of its first of five brand-new PC-12 PRO Aeromedical in a continuation of their 30-year partnership.”
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Hermeus Achieves First Flight of Mk. 2.1 Supersonic Aircraft

Aviation Week reports, “Atlanta-based aircraft developer Hermeus has successfully completed the first flight of its Pratt & Whitney F100-229-powered Quarterhorse Mk. 2.1 supersonic flight demonstrator at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The flight of the remotely piloted aircraft, conducted on March 2, continues the company’s fast-paced development program which began with a single short flight of the smaller Mk.1 demonstrator at Edwards AFB, California, on May 21, 2025.”
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Airbus Confirms Air Astana Order for 25 A320neo Family Jets

Aerotime reports, “Airbus has confirmed that Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has placed an order for 25 A320neo family aircraft, its largest ever order with the European manufacturer. On March 2, 2026, Airbus announced that five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft would be deployed with both Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan as part of the overall fleet expansion and renewal.”
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Uber, Joby Aviation Unveil ‘Uber Air’ eVTOL Service Ahead of 2026 Launch

Flying Magazine reports, “Uber as soon as this year will add a quiet, all-electric, aerial complement to its ground-based ride-hailing platform. Uber and Joby Aviation on Thursday unveiled ‘Uber Air’—a new, on-demand service using Joby’s four-passenger, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Joby said it expects to carry its first passengers later this year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the partners shared a first look at Uber Air during a product and flight demonstration.”
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Faculty Advisor Spotlight: Danilo de Camargo Branco, Florida Institute of Technology

FROM THE INSTITUTE
Danilo de Camargo Branco, Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), serves as the Faculty Advisor for the AIAA FIT Student Branch. He was recognized in 2025 with the AIAA Faculty Advisor Award for his extraordinary leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to his student branch.