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Tag: Aeronautics
Electra Completes First Urban Flight of EL2 Ultra-Short Demonstrator
Aviation International News reports, “Electra Aero has completed the first urban flight of its hybrid-electric EL2 ‘ultra-short’ technology demonstrator aircraft, landing on a pier in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. The exceptional short takeoff and landing performance is based on the blown-lift technology being used to develop the full-scale EL9 aircraft it aims to certify under U.S. Part 23 rules in 2029.”
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AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 Looks Toward the Future of Aviation
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The AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 will open on 8 June, in San Diego, with five days spanning commercial aviation, defense, academia, and emerging technology. More than 300 speakers will appear throughout the forum, drawn from leading aviation companies, defense and civil government agencies, and top research universities around the world. One of the key differentiators of AIAA events is the deep technical content, with more than 800 technical papers to be presented throughout the week.
Regional Rivalries, National Imperative: State Governments Pick Up the Pace in Space Race
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A growing number of states are taking proactive steps to marshal their public and private sectors and academia to grow the commercial space industry, offering…
India’s Space Ambitions Take Center Stage at ASCEND as ISRO Wins AIAA’s Highest Honor
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At ASCEND in May, AIAA saluted India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), with its highest honor, the Goddard Astronautics Award…
Volatus Aerospace Clears Key Milestone in U.S. Drone Dominance Initiative
Unmanned Systems Technology reports, “Volatus Aerospace Inc. has been selected to advance to the next phase of evaluation under Phase II of the U.S. Drone Dominance Program.”
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Building a Lunar Digital Engineering Community with LUNAverse
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Simulating activity on the lunar surface is essential as the United States pursues its plan to return to the moon to stay. But it’s not just craters and…
FAA Administrator Outlines Path to 777X Certification in 2027
Aviation Week reports, “FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford believes the Boeing 737 MAX will be certified by year’s end and suggested the 777X will follow, in 2027.”
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Electra Sees Demand for 16,000 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft in USA
Aerospace Global News reports, “Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra says the United States could support a fleet of up to 16,000 regional electric aircraft over the next decade, providing millions of travellers with alternatives to congested roads and inconvenient hub-and-spoke airline journeys.”
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EPATS Ignites the Electric Era of Flight at AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026
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The question in the aviation industry is no longer whether electric propulsion will redefine flight, but how and when. What is arguably the most profound transformation since the jet age began – the transition toward electrification – takes center stage at AIAA AVIATION Forum in San Diego. Three full days of the forum will feature the Electric Propulsion and Advanced Technologies Symposium (EPATS) to dissect the runway map from concept to certification.