Textron, Merlin Unveil Autonomous SkyCourier Concept
Proposed SkyCourier UX would carry about 6,000 pounds and operate without an onboard crew on military logistics missions.
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Wayfarer Tests Retractable Electric Propellers on Cessna 182
NASA-backed program used a one-third-scale 182 demonstrator to test a blown-wing retrofit.
Whisper Aero Flies Electric Swift Glider
Three piloted flights begin testing of the company’s electric ducted-fan propulsion system.
The Airplane Farm Announces MOSAIC eVTOL Aircraft
New Nevada company is developing personal, aerobatic and optionally piloted tactical designs around a common electric PowerWing.
NASA X-59 Second Flight Ends Early After In-Flight Warning
Test campaign set to continue soon despite in-flight issues.
NASA Reschedules X-59 Second Flight for Friday
Test campaign to move into expanded flight envelope phase.
NASA X-59 Makes Historic First Flight Over California
Intended to be a quiet supersonic jet, NASA’s X-59 aims to reshape the future of faster-than-sound travel
Merlin Advances Toward Certification With New Zealand’s CAA
Autonomy developer builds on momentum from U.S. milestones as international certification effort moves forward.
AirVenture Podcast: Non-U.S. View Of MOSAIC
MOSAIC doesn’t just affect American companies. Aviation firms from other countries sell into the U.S. and they’re excited about the possibilities. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with Steve Drinkwater, sales manager for Murphy Aircraft of Chilliwack, British Columbia, about the impact on the historic kit building company.
