Urban Air Mobility 8 years after Uber’s White Paper – Special
A look at the pioneering white paper on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL technology perspective, Uber's "Fast-Forwarding to a Future of On-Demand Urban Air Transportation," showed us that 8 years later, the industry has made significant progress, while some
ATR Aims for Low-Emissions Regional Aircraft
The next-generation low-emissions hybrid turboprop is being conceptualized by a PARIDES research project, with the Italian-French manufacturer ATR at the forefront. ATR hybrid turboprop concept EVO is planned for entry-into-service in 2023. Source: ATR The ATR hybrid turboprop named EVO is
Gulfstream G700 obtained FAA certification
On March 29, 2024, Gulfstream Aerospace announced the successful obtaining of the type certification of their G700 with FAA, paving the way for commercial sales of the aircraft. Source: Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream G700 is the business jet with the best performance so
Japan to Invest in Hydrogen Aircraft
On March 27, the government of Japan revealed plans to launch a new hydrogen-equipped aircraft development program. Green bonds from the private sector sponsor this initiative, aiming at 5 trillion yen ($33 billion). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' MRJ ceased operations in 2019