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By Graham Warwick
Chinese startup AutoFlight completed the first transition between vertical and forward flight for its Prosperity 1 air taxi in record time for an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft program by drawing on its experience from almost 10,000 flights of its unmanned cargo aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
In a letter to FAA employees released by the agency, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said that he has “made the very difficult decision to step down” less than three years into his five-year appointment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding with Luxembourg-based business jet and helicopter service provider and fixed-based operator Luxaviation to collaborate on the development and deployment of advanced air mobility.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The U.S. Energy Department is seeking feedback from stakeholders on an $8 billion initiative to establish at least four regional hydrogen hubs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The U.S. Defense Department has funded operational demonstrations of Silent Arrow’s GD-2000 unmanned cargo glider.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
Former NASA shuttle-era astronauts David Leestma, Sandra Magnus and Chris Ferguson will be formally inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on June 10, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation says.
Space

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed outlines Its production plans, while Boeing keeps quiet, and a new underdog emerges.
Supply Chain

By Jen DiMascio
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall briefed lawmakers in a classified session about developments in Chinese technology, he told an Air Force Association webinar Feb. 15.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
Virgin Galactic on Feb. 16 will reopen ticket sales to the general public for rides to space, the company said.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
NASA is prepared to invest up to $200 million to work with commercial partners focused on advancing technologies for the Moon and near Earth space.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Italian general aviation manufacturer Tecnam has made its first foray into electric propulsion, revealing a hybrid-electric version of its four-seat P2010 that made its first flight in December.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Virgin Group has formed a strategic partnership with chemical recycling company Agilyx to build a plant in the U.S. to convert plastic waste into synthetic crude oil than will then be refined into lower-carbon fuels including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use by Virgin Atlantic.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
With eyes on the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, Japan is preparing for the introduction of air taxi services.
Aerospace

By Mark Carreau
Russia’s Progress MS-19 resupply capsule was on course for a Feb. 17 automated docking with the International Space Station following launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan carrying almost 3 tons of food, water, propellant and other supplies.
Space

By Steve Trimble
Tail-mounted electric motor newly added.
Singapore Airshow

By Brian Everstine
The Raptors from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, touched down Feb. 12 at Al Dhafra Air Base.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Both tourist trips cross-border flights are the goal.
Singapore Airshow

By Michael Bruno
The move puts Chris Calio onto the shortlist to succeed Raytheon Chairman, CEO and President Greg Hayes.
Supply Chain

By Irene Klotz
After a year’s hiatus, the Indian Space Research Organization returned its workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle into service, sending an Earth-observation satellite and two small satellite rideshares into low Earth orbit.
Space

By Irene Klotz
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur who financed and commanded Inspiration4, SpaceX’s first private charter, plans a new venture with SpaceX for up to three more missions, culminating with the first crewed flight of the company’s Starship transport.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. and British armies are to work together on joint studies on future rotorcraft requirements.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Switzerland says it has completed the first of two phased upgrades to its McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D legacy Hornet fleet to ensure the type can soldier on through to 2030.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK defense ministry is to investigate alternative technologies for the midcourse guidance of missiles that reduce or eliminate reliance on satellite-based navigation systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
It is déjà vu all over again for the aerospace world when it comes to Russia, Ukraine and titanium. So what should industry stakeholders take away from the conflict’s potential effects on aerospace’s prospects?
Maintenance & Training

By Guy Norris
The FAA is studying the concept of a new set of operational rules and regulations dubbed automated flight rules, which will be designed to handle the huge increase in mainly low altitude air traffic anticipated with the emergence of new generation advanced air mobility vehicles.
Advanced Air Mobility