Quantum computing company IonQ of suburban Washington said Aug. 18 that it has signed an agreement with European airframer giant Airbus to explore applications of the fast and powerful algorithm technology in aerospace services and passenger experiences.
As it prepares for the Atlantic hurricane season, utility Florida Power & Light has introduced a first-of-its-kind large uncrewed aircraft that will be able to survey the electric grid across the state to detect storm damage and speed repairs.
Skyports is challenging misconceptions about the development and operation of vertiports as the UK company closes a $26.1 million Series B funding round intended to consolidate its position as a leader in the advanced air mobility infrastructure market.
Textron has restarted work on the Nexus electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi but moved the program from Bell to a new unit within its eAviation business segment focused on sustainable flight.
The aerospace technology and component provider has begun ramping-up its 787 production lines; “[It’s] a factor that will increase FACC’s revenue stream as we speak,” the CEO says.
The CEO of Akasa Air, Vinay Dube, has said the Indian carrier is looking to place an aircraft order in the next 18 months that is “significantly larger” than its first purchase of 72 Boeing aircraft.
The Higher Committee of the International Exhibition and Conference for National Security and Resilience Abu Dhabi (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2022) held a virtual meeting to discuss the latest developments for the event.
With the ambition of becoming a midtier aerospace and defense player, AIRO Holdings Group plans an initial public offering to fund its entry into the electric air mobility market.
Boeing company Aurora Flight Sciences has partnered with the University of California San Diego to develop tools to automate the design of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles under a NASA University Leadership Initiative project.
As part of its Project Crimson research effort, the U.S. Army’s Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center is looking for a drone to quickly deliver blood to wounded service members during times when medical evacuation is not possible.
