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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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Nordic Seaplanes to become launch operator of Elfly’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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Natilus commercial aircraft market entry with Blended-Wing-Body airliner  

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The design of this aircraft, which will be called ‘Horizon’, is based on the same blended-wing-body concept as that which Natilus has devised for cargo applications, but with some key changes to adapt it to the needs of the passenger market. For example, the Horizon will be considerably faster than its cargo counterpart.

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United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024  

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billion, and cargo revenues $414 million. United Airlines can now send passengers live weather radar maps via text Airlines Aviation Technology and Innovation by Luke Peters 2024-07-04 The post United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024 appeared first on AeroTime.

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Rotor Technologies launches world’s largest commercial drones 

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The drones, named Airtruck and Sprayhawk, are both based on the Robinson R44 helicopter airframe, which has been adapted to perform a number of tasks, such as lifting cargos or spraying crops, while remotely operated.

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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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