Hanneke Weitering

Science & Technology Editor @AINonline 🛩️
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[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

Joby and Reliable Robotics demonstrated military use cases for remotely piloted airplanes in a U.S. Air Force agile combat employment exercise. https://t.co/Oc7Peovdhu

[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

NASA and MagniX unveiled the de Havilland Canada Dash 7 turboprop that they’re preparing to retrofit with Magni650 electric propulsion units. https://t.co/VcsH1Kdrk0

[Jessica Reed @Jessica_A_Reed]

UK start-up Sora Aviation is preparing to launch a Series A funding round to support its work on a planned 30-seat eVTOL aircraft primarily intended for airport shuttle services. https://t.co/UsNDmgsM9s

[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

As Beta Technologies prepares to begin delivering electric aircraft to its first commercial customers, it is putting the finishing touches on its initial pilot training program for Part 135 operators. https://t.co/L3JRPGjSmk

[Ian D. Whelan @ian_whelan9]

Hydrogen fuel cell powered eVTOLs seem like a great idea, and @jobyaviation showed that its aircraft can fly 523 miles with this type of powertrain.
https://t.co/Tvx2H9FXir

#aviation #flying #technology

[Hanneke Weitering @HannekeScience]

@AlcockNews @FIAFarnborough @BoeingAirplanes @NTSB @AINonline Here's is the full segment from CBS, where you can watch my frown materialize (and the eyebrows of the reporter next to me seemingly ready to jump off his face): https://t.co/Q58yKbUzxt

[CBS Mornings @CBSMornings]

.@krisvancleave got a rare look inside one of Boeing’s manufacturing facilities, as the company faces multiple whistleblower complaints about safety.

The company is also sharing new details about the door panel that blew out mid-flight on a 737 Max in January.

[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

Saudi government-backed start-up Life Shield has pledged support for UK-based Arc Aerosystems' plans for the Pegasus, Linx P9, Linx P3, and C-600 aircraft. https://t.co/bkOEjTeYcg

[Jessica Reed @Jessica_A_Reed]

GE Aerospace is working with NASA to make hybrid-electric, high-bypass turbofan engines for the next generation of single-aisle airliners, the company announced on Wednesday. @GE_Aerospace https://t.co/XV1mC2DV06

[Jessica Reed @Jessica_A_Reed]

Joby Aviation is taking the wraps off the software system it has developed to support on-demand commercial air taxi services with its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft, which could enter service in 2025. @jobyaviation https://t.co/R1SDmn3grD

[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

Personal eVTOL aircraft developer Air this week unveiled plans for a new uncrewed version of its vehicle to be used for cargo deliveries and other logistics roles. https://t.co/YaKXIzgjMT

[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

Vertical Aerospace says it is a few weeks away from resuming flight testing at Kemble Airport in the UK with a more advanced prototype of its VX eVTOL aircraft. https://t.co/8HnYD6Ac3k

[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

Bristow, which plans to start eVTOL aircraft operations with cargo services, has published a guide to the early phase of the advanced air mobility sector. https://t.co/gEQKBlrmFx

[Hanneke Weitering @HannekeScience]

Big news in eVTOL world today: @jobyaviation has acquired autonomous flight tech developer @xwinginc. We could see a future iteration of Joby's air taxi flying passengers with no pilot on board. https://t.co/c0dSK7YvmO

[FutureFlight @FutureFlightAIN]

Lilium unveiled the first full-scale model of the eVTOL aircraft it plans to bring to market in 2026 at #EBACE2024.

[Hanneke Weitering @HannekeScience]

Glad to see the protests at #EBACE2024 appear more peaceful this year. I like the shark plane. 🦈✈️
My editor @AlcockNews was on the scene to shoot this video report today (while I was sleeping back home in WA with not one bit of FOMO)

[Aviation International News @AINonline]

A group of peaceful protesters gathered in front of #EBACE2024 to voice their concerns over the environmental impact of business aviation industry.

Here is @AlcockNews with a report for AIN.

[Hanneke Weitering @HannekeScience]

The FAA has issued its final ruling on the airworthiness criteria for @flyarcher's Midnight eVTOL air taxi. It'll be published in the federal register tomorrow. https://t.co/9fqwKNO8yX

[Hanneke Weitering @HannekeScience]

Airbus is eyeing several major airports in North America as locations for potential “hydrogen hubs,” including @ATLairport and Houston's @iah. https://t.co/IOwPCZWIQL

[Jessica Reed @Jessica_A_Reed]

Lilium is negotiating with the French government over possible subsidies and loan guarantees to support high-volume production facilities for its eVTOL aircraft. https://t.co/9sQvDH0Zz2
@Lilium

[Hanneke Weitering @HannekeScience]

@jetcitystar This was my view from Georgetown

[Ian D. Whelan @ian_whelan9]

.@KyleBetaClark's film documenting the first transition of the Alia is excellent. Check it out in @HannekeScience's story: https://t.co/mtAlYLW52i

#aviation #technology #flying