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Vertical Aerospace starts VX4 untethered flights, unveils long-term strategy

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The plan envisages the VX4 gaining certification in 2028 and then re-certifying the first major upgrade towards 2030, which may expand its payload capacity from four to six passengers. In this report, the advanced air mobility startup outlined its business development plan for the next few years.

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Tropic Island Airways signs LOI with Tidal Flight for Polaris hybrid seaplanes

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The company claims Polaris will offer an 85% reduction in fuel burn on typical sector lengths compared to conventional aircraft, reducing corrosion-related maintenance, and bringing an approximate 20 decibel reduction in take-off noise, all while delivering high payload-range performance without expensive charge infrastructure at outstations.

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Heart Aerospace and Loganair, partner to bring hybrid-electric aviation to the UK 

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This hybrid-electric aircraft, which is still under development, is expected to be able to carry between 25 and 30 passengers on distances of between 400 and 800 kilometers, depending on payload.

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German startup ERC System presents eVTOL for emergency services 

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This aircraft has a 450 kg payload and boasts a number of features that are optimized for its use by emergency services operators. On July 4, 2024, ERC System, a German advanced air mobility startup that until now had operated in stealth mode, unveiled an eVTOL aircraft designed specifically for the emergencies market.

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German startup Vaeridion to develop new electric battery lab

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The already announced next cell generations will be capable to increase the range or payload capabilities. .” The manufacturer uses off-the-shelf lithium-ion battery cells with such energy densities (cell levels), that are sufficient to cover a good percentage of short-range travel demand.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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Recognized in May 2024, by the UK Innovation Industries Intelligence Report, the Airlander aircraft was selected as one of the UK’s leading innovations within aviation and aerospace. The company also plans to build the Airlander 50, which will carry up to 200 passengers, in the not-too-distant future.

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What Is the Average Flying Altitude of a Commercial Plane?

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At Leopard Aviation, we familiarize our students with various aircraft types, offering hands-on experience to understand how altitude choices vary based on the plane they operate. Weight and Load The payload significantly impacts a planes ability to reach an optimal altitude.