UnmannedAir Force Looks to Hybrid Electric Solution for eVTOL and UAS Energy Concerns The Air Force is investing in LiquidPiston’s X-Engine technology to create a hybrid-electric propulsion system to power emerging technologies like unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and orbs, the company announced on March 4. …
Unmanned5 Airports Selected by FAA for Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected five airports to test unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection and mitigation systems that will create future standards for countering UAS (C-UAS) use at airports, the…
MilitaryLoyal Wingman Takes First Flight in Australia The Loyal Wingman completed a successful test flight, Boeing Australia announced in a March 1 press release. The Loyal Wingman is an uncrewed aircraft developed by Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian…
Air TaxiHyPoint CEO Talks New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Operable Prototype for Electric Aircraft HyPoint has unveiled the first operable prototype version of its turbo air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell system, as the Menlo Park, California-based green energy startup prepares to support validation and testing of its…
ConnectivityHas In-Flight Connectivity Become a Basic Need for Commercial Airline Passengers? In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) is both a revenue driver and an important element of the passenger experience, Mark Cheyney, In-flight Connectivity Development Manager for Virgin Atlantic, said during a Connected Aviation…