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Vertical’s VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft achieves first tethered piloted flight

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Just over a week after Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, the UK-based pioneer has confirmed that the aircraft has completed its first tethered piloted flight.

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Vertical Aerospace completes first phase of VX4 piloted flight tests

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The company’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft successfully completed the first phase of its piloted flight test program at the Vertical Flight Test Centre. The VX4 prototype undertook 20 piloted test sorties in this phase, covering 70 test points.

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How Many Type Ratings Can A Pilot Have?

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Type ratings are essential certifications that allow pilots to operate specific aircraft types. As aviation technology advances and fleets diversify, pilots often seek multiple types of ratings to expand their versatility and career opportunities.

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator completes second test flight

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Boom Supersonic has successfully completed the second test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California on August 26, 2024 The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems.

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Boom Supersonic shares progress on Overture airliner and Symphony engine

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The US company unveiled an all-new flight deck for supersonic airliner Overture, designed around pilots and with safety at the forefront. Boom said the next-generation flight deck builds upon years of learning in aviation safety and is the result of extensive feedback from airline, business, and military pilots.

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Riyadh Air to work with Boeing on advanced digital solutions for 787 Dreamliners

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Electronic Flight Bag will implement Boeing’s FliteDeck Pro with associated add-ons, enhancing pilot operations with real-time navigation and operational data. And the Aviator and FliteBrief solutions will streamline flight planning and briefing processes, providing pilots with critical flight information.

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Archer Aviation given FAA’s airworthiness criteria for Midnight eVTOL aircraft

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This is a critical step as Archer continues to ramp up its ‘for credit’ testing with the FAA and prepares to begin its piloted flight testing later this year. Thank you to the team at the FAA for their continued hard work in support of making the electrification of aviation a reality.”

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