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

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Tropic Ocean Airways is a major seaplane airline based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was founded in 2009 by a former US Navy fighter pilot, Rob Ceravolo. The airline has a current fleet of 14 aircraft a mix of wheeled and amphibious (seaplanes) Cessna 208 Grand Caravans which it operates with an FAA-certified two-pilot crew.

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

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Until now Vertical Aerospace had conducted piloted flight tests, but with the aircraft always tethered to the ground by a cable. In July 2024, the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved an extension of Vertical Aerospace’s testing activities at its Cotswold Airport (GBA) facilities, located in the southwest of England.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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On June 25, 2024, one of the new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototypes successfully completed its first tethered piloted flight marking a huge milestone for the company. From the aircraft to the batteries powering them, Vertical Aerospace is quite literally propelling the future of aviation,” Cervenka added.

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What Is the Average Flying Altitude of a Commercial Plane?

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At Leopard Aviation, we train aspiring pilots to master the skies with confidence. Whether you’re pursuing a pilots license or exploring advanced certifications, were here to help you soar. At Leopard Aviation, we prepare aspiring pilots to understand and apply these principles in real-world scenarios.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot. The fans are exposed by way of slidable surfaces that retract into the wing structure when commanded by the operating pilot.

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China rolls out W5000 prototype – the world’s largest cargo-carrying drone 

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The aircraft offers a maximum payload of five tonnes (11,023 lbs) and a maximum take-off weight of 10.8 Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale has unveiled its first unmanned cargo aircraft, which the company says is the world's largest transportation drone. tonnes (23,809 lbs).

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Kratos successfully demonstrates trolley takeoff for XQ-58 Valkyrie UCAV

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The goal is to extend the range of other aircraft by working together as a human-machine team while keeping pilots out of harm’s way. Both RATO and KTLS methods help the aircraft carry more weight and fuel by forgoing the need for regular retractable gear, which also helps reduce maintenance costs.

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