NASA’s X-59 cuts second test flight short after return-to-base call
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator unexpectedly cut short its second test flight on March 20, 2026, after a return-to-base call. The…
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Merlin goes public with $200M to advance autonomous flight program
Merlin, a Boston-based autonomous flight company, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker MRLN on March 17,…
Surf Air orders BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA for Hawaii pax flights
BETA Technologies announced on March 12, 2026, that it has signed a strategic partnership with Surf Air Mobility,…
Joby kicks off last phase of certification process with FAA-conforming aircraft
On March 11, 2026, Joby Aviation announced that it has begun flight testing its first Federal Aviation Administration…
AURA AERO secures first firm order for ERA hybrid airliner from French operator
French electric and hybrid aircraft developer AURA AERO announced on March 2, 2026, that it has received the…
Hyundai’s eVTOL developer Supernal lays off most of its staff
Korean automotive group Hyundai laid off the majority of the staff at its California-based advanced air mobility subsidiary…
Panasonic Avionics CEO on LEO satellites and the future of passenger engagement
The world of inflight entertainment (IFE) is in a state of flux. Over recent years, the advent of…
Joby posts 2025 results with strong liquidity despite increased capital outflows
Joby Aviation posted its 2025 full year financial results on February 25, 2026. The Californian advanced air mobility developer is continuing to pour funds into its…
How Riyadh Air and tech partner FLYR plan to reinvent online bookings
The launch of Riyadh Air has garnered considerable attention from across the world. But as Saudi Arabia’s ambitious…
NASA flies new type of laminar-flow wing concept on F-15 testbed
NASA has taken a small but important step toward cleaner, more efficient flight on future airliners by testing a new laminar-flow wing concept that aims to keep…
HondaJet Elite II becomes first twinjet approved for Garmin Emergency Autoland
Honda Aircraft has received US FAA approval to equip the HondaJet Elite II with Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system, making it…
Vertical Aerospace selects Evolito to power Valo eVTOL, announces India order
On February 5, 2026, Vertical Aerospace announced that it will be sourcing the electric propulsion unit for its…
NASA takes a small but important step toward routine hypersonic flight testing
NASA is taking a modest but meaningful step toward making hypersonic flight testing more routine, awarding two contracts…
GE completes hybrid-electric turbofan ground test with NASA support
GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a hybrid electric turbofan engine system, marking a concrete step toward…
Drone delivery pioneer Zipline raises $600 million as it ramps up US expansion
Zipline, by some metrics the world’s largest drone delivery firm, announced, on January 21, 2026, that it has…
Diana Siegel of Electra on the capabilities of hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft: video
The electric and hybrid aviation scene is fairly varied and diverse. Nevertheless, Electra stands out as one of…
Immfly, Gogo and Eutelsat’s OneWeb partner to offer LEO inflight connectivity
On January 22, 2026, Barcelona-based inflight services provider Immfly announced that it is partnering with satellite operator Eutelsat…
Archer CCO on working with Anduril, UAE launch and 2028 Summer Olympics
In the race to become the first commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operator at scale, Archer…