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Looking to “accelerate the implementation of electric and hydrogen powered, vertical takeoff flight in Canada,” the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM) announced its official launch on Wednesday. The Vancouver-based organization says it is aiming to streamline Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) research, development and commercial operations by meeting objectives such as creating an AAM innovation […]

PAL-V’s Liberty flying car design has passed its European road admission tests and is now street legal, according to an announcement from the company on Wednesday. Road testing of the drivable gyroplane has been underway since February 2020. PAL-V, which is based in the Netherlands, has also been working on European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) […]

A 1961 Cessna 310F once owned by World War II aviator and movie star James M. (Jimmy) Stewart was dedicated as a monument last month after an extensive restoration effort. Located at Indiana County Jimmy Stewart Airport (KIDI) in Stewart’s hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania, the monument is the result of five and a half years […]

Reporting a 29 percent drop in revenue in the third quarter along with an operating loss of $466 million, it’s clear the combination of 737 MAX pressures and the global downturn in airline travel has further impacted Boeing’s bottom line. Boeing announced its third-quarter financials today and, overall this year, the company has hemorrhaged $14 […]

The National Transportation Safety Board published its preliminary accident stats for 2019 that show both general aviation and the airlines with a slight increase in both total and fatal accidents. On-demand Part 135 operators saw a slight decline in accidents but an increase in the fatal rate. While the NTSB will conduct a more in-depth […]

Italy-based aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has announced that it will partner with Rolls-Royce to develop an all-electric passenger aircraft. According to the company, the twin-motor “P-Volt” will be designed for short- and medium-range commuter routes along with cargo, medical evacuation and special mission operations. The commuter version is expected to carry up to nine passengers. “TECNAM […]

Sporty’s has introduced the latest edition of its Learn to Fly Course highlighting expanded video content, new online features and app updates. In addition to updating existing video segments to reflect changes in technology and regulations, the 2021 Learn to Fly Course adds video on how to use flight following with air traffic control, how […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association has long coordinated the services of technical counselors for amateur aircraft builders and is looking for feedback on the program. Technical counselors help provide important safety checks during and after construction. According to EAA, “The all-volunteer Technical Counselor program is the longest running safety program offered by EAA. EAA Technical Counselors […]

An American Eagle ERJ-145LR ended up on the grass at Freeport-Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday after an apparent landing gear issue. None of the 25 passengers and three crew were hurt but the Embraer was left on its belly with the nosegear deployed. The aircraft was landing after a flight from Miami just before […]

A British businessman has entered into an agreement with OneAviation to pick up the assets of Eclipse Aerospace for $5.25 million. The deal was presented to a bankruptcy court on Oct. 20 and the intent seems to be to revive the company. “Whilst it is not yet clear what the future prospects for the Eclipse […]