Saudi Arabia is on course to welcome an estimated 30 million overnight tourists this year, according to research conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of ICAEW.
Astrobotic is projecting its troubled Peregrine lunar lander will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere over the South Pacific Ocean two days earlier than previous estimates.
AIRBUS successfully powered on its ZEROe iron pod (hydrogen-propulsion system), includes electric motors and cooling units, at 1.2 MW; it says test is pivotal step on roadmap to put a hydrogen-propulsion aircraft into service by 2035.
FAA says it is now reviewing data from first 40 737-9 inspections to approve inspection/maintenance process for return to service. It is also investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices/production lines, including those involving Spirit AeroSystems
ARCHER AVIATION and ATLANTIC AVIATION signed MOU to establish sites for electric aircraft operations, including Archer’s Midnight air taxi, in Los Angeles/New York City metro areas, along with Northern California and South Florida.
U.S. startup Surf Air Mobility has signed on another African operator to its backlog of carriers awaiting electric conversions of their Cessna Caravan fleets.
FBO Atlantic Aviation has signed agreements with Archer and Joby Aviation to install electric aircraft charging sites at a handful of its airport terminals.