Volocopter's longer-range drone taxi completes its first test flights
The VoloConnect should serve passengers in 2026.
Aircraft
FedEx wants to equip cargo aircraft with anti-missile lasers
The FAA might be open to the idea.
Designers hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refueling
The zero-emission aircraft would supposedly match the speed and comfort of current midsize planes.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum will close for at least six months in 2022
It's part of a massive seven-year renovation.
AT&T and Verizon will delay 5G expansion over aircraft safety issues
The FAA is worried about interference with cockpit systems.
NASA starts flight testing with Joby's electric air taxi
The dry runs could help rethink the future of airspace.
AirCar prototype completes its first inter-city flight
Its creator says a future pre-production model will be road and air legal.
Airspeeder completes the first test flight for its electric flying race car
The Alauda Mk3 could make air racing more eco-friendly.
Larry Page's air taxi startup loses one of its key designers
It's also buying drone maker 3D Robotics.
Google-backed autonomous flight company Merlin will power a fleet of 55 aircraft
The Boston-based startup has quietly been testing its self-driving tech in the Mojave desert.
Quiet supersonic jet maker Aerion abruptly shuts down
It had partners like Boeing and GE.
Amazon invests in an electric aircraft maker to further its climate goals
Beta Technologies' aircraft could handle some of Amazon's deliveries.
Luminar will bring its LiDAR tech to Airbus planes and helicopters
The companies hope to 'ultimately enable safe, autonomous flight.'
NASA will attempt to fly its Mars helicopter on April 19th
Provided there are no new surprises for Ingenuity, that is.
Xwing completes first autonomous gate-to-gate commercial cargo flight
The company's software allows existing aircraft to be remotely piloted from the ground.
NASA wants to play a big part in the development of electric aircraft
It's working with the aviation industry to bring electric systems to flights by 2035.
Fiat Chrysler teams with startup Archer to build an electric air taxi
The planned eVTOL craft would cruise at 150 MPH for up to 60 miles.
Scientists turn CO2 into jet fuel
It could lead to net zero emissions for air travel.
AI controlled a US military aircraft for the first time
The 'co-pilot' hints at a future of AI-assisted aircraft.
Boeing's tanker drone completes first flight with refueling pod
Human pilots won't have to handle mid-air fuel duties.
