Vertical Aerospace has completed a two-way piloted transition flight of its VX4, marking a key milestone in the effort to bring its electric air taxi to market.
Vertical Aerospace’s piloted one-way transition of its VX4 clears a key hurdle, with the next phase of testing focused on completing and repeating the maneuver.
The UK CAA has proposed modest increases to the fees London Heathrow can charge airlines during the 2027-31 regulatory period, rejecting the airport’s request.
Vertical Aerospace reports progress toward piloted transition of its VX4 prototype, with only a few test points remaining before the key technical milestone.
The UK government is to provide up to £43 million ($58 million) in funding to support green aviation projects including the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft and research into avoiding contrails.
With relatively low entry barriers and short renewal cycles, new entrants to seat-making can more easily find a way to install their seats in an aircraft cabin.
Pakistan International Airlines plans to re-establish its long-suspended flights to the UK on Aug. 14, with the resumption of Islamabad-Manchester services.
Unfettered growth in the UK's commercial aviation sector will have to square up with decarbonization and net zero ambitions, some industry players say.
Multi-feedstock SAF production tested; Australian e-aircraft programs advance; ZeroAvia to study large hydrogen UAS; Vertiport design mitigates eVTOL downwash.
UK engineering company 2Excel has begun test of its modified 757 flying testbed, which will be used for technologies leading to the Global Combat Air Program.
The UK CAA hopes to remove Pakistani carriers from its banned list “in the near future” but will not immediately follow EASA's decision to lift its ban on PIA.
UK regional startup Ecojet Airlines has launched a £20 million ($25.5 million) capital raise as it works toward securing an AOC from the Civil Aviation Authority.
