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Smartflyer Receives Certifiable Battery Modules for SFX1
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (240+ words) Switzerland-based hybrid-electric training aircraft developer Smartflyer said on Monday it has received its first batch of certifiable Adagio battery modules from H55 for its SFX1 program. The delivery supports the next phase of development for the company's SFX1 demonstrator, allowing the program to…...
Magni X Launches New GA-Focused All-Electric Engine
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (238+ words) Aviation technology developer magni X on Tuesday showcased its all-new electric engine produced specifically for the general aviation (GA) market." As part of the launch magni X stated it is integrating the engine, as part of a full magni X…...
FAA Expands Swift 100 R Engine STC
3+ week, 5+ day ago (221+ words) The fuel's initial engine approval covered the Lycoming IO-360-L2 A, but the amended AML now includes a much broader mix of Continental, Lycoming, Franklin and other engines. Intermixing 100 R with other approved avgas grades is allowed only under Swift Fuels…...
Joby Advances e VTOL Pilot Training With First Simulator Deliveries
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) On Tuesday, electric air taxi manufacturer, Joby Aviation, announced it has taken delivery of the first of two next-generation CAE flight simulators, a key step in preparing pilots for commercial e VTOL operations. The first simulator is preparing for installation…...
Joby Aviation Begins Final FAA Testing Phase
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) Joby Aviation announced Wednesday that it has begun power-on testing of its first FAA-conforming aircraft, part of the final stage of the FAA's Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process. The testing marks the start of extensive hardware and software integration checks…...