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AutoFlight completes autonomous cargo eVTOL flight at Shanghai Pudong airport

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AutoFlight has successfully completed a flight test of its V2000CG Carry All, the autonomous cargo version of the two-ton Prosperity eVTOL. Although the test involved a cargo aircraft, AutoFlight is pitching transfers between the airport and the city center, a journey that takes about 10 minutes by air, as the primary use case.

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JetZero receives Delta Air Lines backing to develop blended-wing-body airlinerĀ 

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The agreement has been signed within the framework of the Delta Sustainable Skies Lab initiative, a program that aims to drive forward the adoption of environmental technologies in aviation by helping bridge the gap between innovative ideas and their practical implementation at scale in the industry.

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The controversial push for AI single-pilot ops: Airbus vs. Pilot associations

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Collectively, these initiatives showcase Airbus’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology, with the ultimate goal of improving safety and efficiency, as well as potentially paving the way for reduced crew operations in the future.

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Impact of automation, AI, and emerging technologies on aviation career

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While not easy to implement, new technologies are becoming cost-effective and delivering benefits in key areas, such as improved efficiency and safety, professional training, automation in air traffic management, and performance optimization. Cargo volumes are also projected to reach 72.5 billion in 2025, marking a 6.7% rise from 2024.

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Blockchain takes flight: Transforming aviation with cutting-edge technology

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Cargo Tracking Accurate tracking of cargo is essential in aviation logistics. Blockchain provides real-time visibility into cargo movements, reducing lost or mishandled shipments while enhancing customer satisfaction through improved transparency.

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Nordic Seaplanes to become launch operator of Elflyā€™s electric seaplane

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Nordic Seaplanes will become the launch operator of the clean-sheet, zero-emission seaplane, which can carry up to nine passengers or an equivalent amount of cargo. The estimated value of the order is $150 million. Noemi is expected to enter service around 2030.

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Hypersonic flight startup Venus Aerospace presents new detonation ramjet engine

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Venus Aerospace is working on several projects focusing on the reusability of its propulsion systems, which is expected to help drop the cost of hypersonic travel and power applications in space and cargo delivery. The first hypersonic flight test drone of the newly presented VDR2 propulsion system is expected in 2025.

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