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IndustryEve with Ascent for sustainable intra-urban aircraft transport
From next 2026 in the Asia-Pacific region with up to 100 electrical air taxi
Eve Urban Air Mobility, an Embraer company, and Ascent Flights Global announced yesterday a deepening of their partnership aimed at developing an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) plan for an intra-urban sustainable... more
IndustryEve and Kenya Airways partner on the future of Urban Air Mobility
Through its fully owned subsidiary Fahari Aviation
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (“Eve”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya Airways PLC, the flag carrier of Kenya, through its fully owned subsidiary Fahari Aviation. This collaboration aim... more
UAS-DronesCamcopter S-100 completes flight test for the US Navy
In combination with the Pills system for coastal surveillance
Schiebel Aircraft and Areté Associates presented the UAS (Unmanned Air System) Camcopter S-100 system, in combination with Areté's Pills system for coastal surveillance, to the Office of Naval Research (... more
AirportsMiami Airport. TSA begins testing of drone detection technology at MIA
UAS are used for a wide range of commercial and recreational purposes
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun its initial test of technologies at Miami International Airport (MIA) that will Detect, Track, and Identify (DTI) drones entering restricted airspace.... more
DefenseS-100 drone helicopter completed trials for the Hellenic Navy
Stationed on board of a frigate in the Mediterranean Sea west of Crete
Schiebel demonstrated the capabilities of its Unmanned Air System (UAS) Camcopter S-100 to the Hellenic Navy.Stationed on board of the Elli-Class Frigate Aigaion (F-460) in the Mediterranean Sea west of... more
DefenseDrone helicopter. RAN extends contract for S-100 capability
For three years
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) awarded Schiebel with a 3-year extension contract for the sustainment of its CAMCOPTER S-100. The extension allows the RAN to continue to experiment and develop knowledge... more
Fair and showsRostec and Russian Post to launch drones test operation for cargo delivery
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented its new project the BAS-200 helicopter at "MAKS-2021"
Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation has signed an agreement with Russian Post on the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) in the Chukotka Autonomous District.The signing ceremony took... more
Civil aviationEve Urban Air Mobility and EDP sign MoU
To cooperate on the development of eVTOL infrastructure
Embraer´s Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions ("Eve") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian operation of EDP, a multinational energy reference, to collaborate on Urban Air Mobility... more
Civil aviationJetPack Aviation completes initial Speeder VTOL trials
And it begins accepting pre-orders
California-based JetPack Aviation announced in the last days that it has completed flight testing with the first prototype – P1– of its Speeder jet powered, VTOL (Vertical Take Off Landing) mobility pla... more
HelicoptersS-100 unmanned helicopter enhances maritime surveillance in Spain with Emsa
Stationed in the north-west of the Country, it supports the authorities in different tasks
The Spanish maritime safety and rescue body SASEMAR is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance over the coming months. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by... more
Civil aviationThales presents new UAS100 drone for civil and military uses
First flight of the prototype was successfully completed
Thales has successfully completed the first flight of the new UAS100, a promising and interesting drone that has among its main features a range of more than 100 kilometers. With a hybrid propulsion system... more
AirlinesFlying taxis, the ambitious project of Hyundai and Gm
Carmakers aim for commercialization by 2025
New ways of thinking, new possibilities: the official slogan of the South Korean car group Hyundai Motor gives a clear idea of the potential of this brand, not only with regard to four wheels. The Asian... more
HelicoptersEve and Helisul announce initial order of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
A partnership to develop UAM products and services in Brazil
Eve Urban Air Mobility and Helisul Aviation, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America, announced a partnership that will focus on creating an ecosystem-wide approach to prepare for Urban... more
AirlinesPošta Slovenije, first test flight for delivery drone
The goal is to reach more remote areas of the country
Pošta Slovenije, state-owned company responsible for the postal service in Slovenia, has completed the first test flight with a drone for the delivery of its competence. The project also involved another... more
Civil aviationEve announces Halo as launch partner in the Urban Air Mobility market
With an order for 200 eVTOL aircraft
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc. (Eve) and Halo today announced a partnership focused on developing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) products and services in the United States and the United Kingdom. This... more
Civil aviationEASA: results of study on citizens' acceptance of Urban Air Mobility
The Agency will use it to impact assessment and regulatory proposal in Europe in 2022 -ATTACHMENT and VIDEO
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published results of the first study conducted in the European Union on Urban Air Mobility (UAM), showing that the majority of those questioned broadly... more
Civil defense"European Rotors" plans debut in 2021 (November 16-18)
It combines the physical trade show with digital content to create a hybrid event
"European Rotors", the new VTOL Show and Safety Conference: the number of registered exhibitors is constantly rising. Furthermore, the in-person event will be augmented by a digital show platform.The event... more
CargoAircraft. Boeing reports first quarter results
Continued progress on safe return to service of 737 MAX; resumed 787 deliveries in late March
The Boeing Company reported first-quarter revenue of $15.2 billion, primarily driven by lower 787 deliveries and commercial services volume, partially offset by higher 737 deliveries and higher KC-46A... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 performs maritime surveillance for EMSA in Estonia
It is currently supporting the Police and Border Guard Board
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for enhanced maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered... more
AirportsPrimoco UAV will make a secondary share offering
The Czech company plans to raise up to CZK 170 million for further growth
Primoco UAV, the Czech manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, has today launched a secondary share offering of a total of 655,300 new shares, which corresponds to more than 13% of the company's capital... more
Military aviationFirst Russian drone invulnerable to electronic warfare systems
It was developed from Zala Aero
Russia wants to further enhance its capabilities relating to the use of drones. As reported today, Friday April 16, 2021, by the local media, the first drone of this country that is invulnerable to the... more
HelicoptersFrance orders H-225M helicopters and VSR-700 UAS prototype
First deliveries of the aircraft are planned to start in 2024
The French Minister of Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed an order to purchase eight additional H-225Ms and a second VSR700 prototype. The... more
HelicoptersS-100 UAV helicopter performs maritime surveillance for Romanian Border Police
The RPAS service is delivered by the EMSA and is also extended to Bulgaria
The Romanian Border Police operates the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance purposes. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)... more
Civil aviationS-100 UAV helicopter. New service provision contract with EMSA
A framework agreement for EUR 16.5 million
Schiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA’s Remotely Piloted A... more
Civil aviationThe Czech manufacturer of UAVs entered the Middle East market
The company develops and produces the One 150 civilian and military unmanned aircraft
Primoco UAV, the Czech manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), has taken an important step to expand its business in the Gulf countries. Together with the Saudi company Middle East Systems & Technology... more
DefensePope's trip to Iraq: aircraft, drones and helicopters for safety
At least 10,000 military experts will be deployed
Two days are missing from Pope Francis' trip to Iraq, a move that will inevitably require a deployment of forces to ensure the safety and safety of the Holy Father. Peter's successor will be in the Asian... more
Civil aviationICAO Council makes progress on new RPAS standards
The new provisions will be effective next July
During its ongoing 222nd Session, the ICAO Council yesterday adopted new and amended Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) driving important progress on the international safety and interoperability... more
UAS-DronesCamcopter S-100. Schiebel received LUC from Austro Control
The industry is one of the first UAS operator in Europe to have it
Schiebel is one of the first Unmanned Air System (UAS) operator in Europe to receive the organisational approval certificate -Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC)- for its CAMCOPTER S-100 from Austro Control.Under... more
AerospaceEU industry. Commission takes action to improve synergies
Between civil, defence and space sectors -ATTACHMENT
The Commission presented yesterday an Action Plan on Synergies between civil, defence and space industries to further enhance Europe's technological edge and support its industrial base. The Action Plan... more
DefenseFirst launch of Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 decoy from target drone
Test by the German Armed Forces
A recent trial, which saw the German Armed Forces launching a Leonardo BriteCloud 218 decoy from an Airbus RPATS test platform, to evaluate its potential in protecting flying weapon systems from radar-guided... more
UAS-DronesFrench Navy ships will have Aliaca drone aircraft of Airbus Survey Copter
Signed agreement to supply the naval force of 22 electric aicraft in SMDM maritime version of the model
Airbus Defence and Space mini UAS subsidiary SURVEY Copter signed a contract with French DGA Armament general directorate to provide the French Navy with 11 systems, (22 aircraft), of the electrically... more
DefenseRussia improves new Udar robotic system
Autonomy in movements and interaction with drones
Russian Udar robotic system continues to make great strides: latest prototype announced by Moscow should be able to guarantee autonomous movements and an even more precise interaction with drones. The... more
DefenseRussia, 33 aircraft violated airspace in the past week
8 suspicious drones were also intercepted
According to reports from the local press, in the last week there were 33 violations of Russia's airspace. The control systems managed by Moscow therefore detected over 30 aircraft that were in these skies... more
Fair and showsBeml and Primoco UAV to establish a center of excellence
A MoU signed during "Aero India 2021 show"
Indian advanced technology company BEML and Czech innovation company Primoco UAV agreed on the cooperation in the field of Unmanned aerial technology. Both companies signed a Memorandum of understanding... more
Civil aviationNordic Unmanned acquires two Camcopter S-100 Uas
One unit already delivered, the second one in 2Q of this year
Nordic Unmanned has acquired two Camcopter S-100 systems: the first was delivered last week and the remaining will be delivered in 2Q2021.This acquisition comes after successful sulphur sniffer operations... more
AirportsEve-led aviation consortium joins UK CAA
To develop Urban Air Mobility concept of operations
A consortium of urban air mobility and aviation companies has commenced work on a concept of operations for integrating air taxis and electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) into the UK’s a... more
Industry"Seaspray" radar to be integrated on MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAS
It will enable persistent maritime ISR
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with Leonardo to integrate its Seaspray 7500E V2 radar into the centerline radar pod of its MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely-piloted aircraft system... more
Civil aviationLeonardo’s acoustic sub hunter technology adds dipping sonar in new demo
The equipment installed on a naval vessel while an Italian Navy NH-90 helicopter supported by dispensing sonobuoys during the trial
A key design feature of the system is its lightweight form factor, which can also be fitted to small, light helicopters for littoral operations more
Civil aviationICAO: new model Unmanned Aircraft Systems regulations
To help countries set out globally-aligned civil UAS operations in domestic airspace
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) issued new model regulations this month to help countries establish and refine their national guidelines for domestic Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. The... more
IndustryNordic Unmanned: developed and demonstrated a hydrogen fuel cell powered drone
It is a versatile platform that is adapted to Nordic condition
Nordic Unmanned has carried out a successful test flight with a hydrogen fuel cell powered Staaker BG-200; this drone is a versatile platform that is adapted to Nordic conditions. It is equipped with a... more
HelicoptersFour additional Camcopter S-100 UAVs
For the French Navy
Naval Group, on behalf of the French Navy, has accepted for operational use two further CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with a total of four Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs). They will be deployed... more
AirportsAircraft and transport and not only. EC presents its plan for green, smart and affordable mobility
Milestones by 2030, 2035 and 2050
The European Commission (EC) presented today its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy' together with an Action Plan of 82 initiatives that will guide our work for the next four years. This strategy l... more
Civil aviationThe Zephyr HAPS aircraft concludes a new test flight campaign in USA
Despite global slowdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed a new test flight campaign for its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) in Arizona, USA.The 2020 flight campaign succeeded despite global slowdowns... more
AirportsAircraft. New Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility
Developed by EmbraerX and Airservices Australia
EmbraerX, Embraer’s business subsidiary, and Airservices, Australia’s civil air navigation service provider, have developed a new Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the air taxi market, also known as... more
Finance and economyNordic Unmanned: private placement to become publicly listed drone operator in Europe
Among its customers there are EMSA, Norwegian Armed Forces and UK MoD -VIDEO
Nordic Unmanned, an European provider of drone systems and services, is contemplating a private placement and listing on Euronext Growth Oslo in order to finance expected strong growth and international... more
CargoAn unmanned aviation civil zone created in Shanghai
The base is ready to attract a significant number of companies
Pilots? In a not too distant future they may perhaps no longer be the absolute protagonists of civil aviation. China is strongly convinced of this, as evidenced by the official inauguration of an experimental... more
Civil aviationPrimoco UAV airplane is certified by the Military Aviation Authority
The aircraft are used in three continents
The Czech company has signed new contracts in the last few months, despite a global pandemic and the introduction of many restrictions more
DefenseDefense, India will have access to US data for missiles and drones
Agreement was signed in the last few hours
Strategic relations between India and United States are more solid than ever, as confirmed by the agreement signed yesterday, Tuesday October 27, 2020. Washington and New Delhi strengthened the partnership... more
HelicoptersHelicopter-UAV. Demonstrated teaming with AW-159 and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
A UK first for seamless integration
On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This took place in the UK during Manned-Unmanned Teaming... more
IndustryFrontex selects Airbus and IAI for Maritime Aerial Surveillance with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
The service will be delivered in Greece, and/or Italy and/or Malta within a framework contract
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Airborne Solutions (ADAS), a 100% subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space and the global market reference... more