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[eVTOL buzz @eVTOLbuzz]

Preliminary Design Reviews Complete for Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 Hybrid eVTOL

https://t.co/ulYN1isf4A

@HorizonAircraft

[Tomasz Patan @TomaszPatan]

Incredible shots of the Jetson ONE up in the air from the NASA Kennedy Space Center Airshow past weekend!
@jetson_aero
Can you guess the jet fighter sneaking in the background?

Credits: Jim Poppino

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

The UK has the technology, talent and industrial capabilities to strengthen its defence readiness, but government and industry must move faster and work differently to stay ahead.

So, what do we need to do?

A new report from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee (@HLIndustryCom) calls for faster defence procurement, greater openness to innovative technologies, stronger pathways for SMEs and long-term investment in UK industrial capacity and skills. Vertical Aerospace contributed to the inquiry, reinforcing the importance of priority UK investments, local supply chain and clearer routes to production.

For our industry, the report reinforces the strategic importance of advanced aerospace technologies and the UK industrial base behind them. Dual-use electric aviation can contribute to national resilience while supporting highly skilled jobs, sovereign capability and the growth of a new generation of British aerospace manufacturing.

The Committee makes clear, increased spending alone will not build lasting capability. It must be matched by purposeful procurement, long-term demand signals and a genuine partnership between government and industry.

Access the full report at: https://t.co/EsRNqdaDVG

#VerticalAerospace #UKAerospace #DefenceInnovation #AdvancedAirMobility #IndustrialStrategy

[eVTOL buzz @eVTOLbuzz]

Ed Bolen's passing is a great loss for the aviation community.
Deepest respect and condolences to his family.

[NBAA @NBAA]

Today, NBAA announces with profound sadness the passing of Ed Bolen, an industry giant who led NBAA for nearly a quarter century as president and CEO.
https://t.co/9uY0uhNNeL

[The OAC @the_oac]

#OACRT2023: ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER!

Don't miss our AMAZING Speakers lined-up for Pathways to Net Zero 🌿 our #aerospace R&T Conference & Trade Show on March 27 & 28 at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel.

➡️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://t.co/roBnRYAH32
#innovation

[Electra.aero @ElectraAero]

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and the sacrifices they and their families have made.

At Electra, we’re grateful for all veterans who have dedicated themselves to protecting our country, including those on our own team. We’re proud to develop aviation technology that can make a meaningful difference in the future of our nation’s defense.

To all our veterans, thank you. We honor you today and every day. Happy Veterans Day.

#VeteransDay #Electra

[Archer @flyarcher]

We’re proud to have so many veterans on the Archer team: engineering, building, and flying our aircraft. They served our country. Now they’re helping build the future of aviation.

To every veteran at Archer, and to veterans everywhere: thank you.

Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸

[Let's Talk Joby @tb_travis]

$JOBY: Did you see the new S4 videos from Orlando that are going viral ⁉️

Joby is still THE undisputed leader in eVTOL, and they're also leading the way on Defense 🇺🇸

Incl. NEW testing of their next-gen hydrogen aircraft JAI40 w/ the DoW in Arizona 🇺🇸 🏜️

Full Video👇
https://t.co/ZY96kL04pR

[Joby Aviation @jobyaviation]

Meet some of the Joby team members who served our country in uniform. 🇺🇸

Today, they bring that same sense of duty, precision, and teamwork to building our aircraft.

We’re proud to employ veterans, proud to support our defense partners, and grateful to everyone who has served.

Happy Veterans Day.

[NBAA @NBAA]

Military veterans bring valuable aviation, leadership and technical experience to civilian employers. But smooth transitions from military service to civil aviation can be challenging when job titles, qualifications and professional networks do not translate easily.
As we approach #VeteransDay, read more about how a military vet may be just the employee your company is looking for.
https://t.co/xx3VL6g8bZ

[Greg Angel @TheGregAngel]

@GolphSeeAirUh @jobyaviation @MCO Joby Departure View at MCO:

[Landings @LandingsNetwork]

Most rural landowners assume electric aviation is 10+ years away for them. 🌄

But the first use cases (medical, delivery, emergency response) work best outside the cities, so rural sites could be early, not last.

https://t.co/LKbIpVBTjI

#Landings #RuralAirMobility

[eVTOL buzz @eVTOLbuzz]

@BrendanFoody What about the tax preparation companies that target such low income earners? Wouldn’t that disrupt their business model?

https://t.co/6BnLgxxyj7

[eVTOL buzz @eVTOLbuzz]

@MollySOShea There may be some opposition to that idea:

Income tax preparation chains target low-income filers, study suggests
https://t.co/6BnLgxy68F

[Electra.aero @ElectraAero]

Diana Siegel, Vice President of Commercial Programs at Electra said it best:

"The problem with normal fixed-wing aircraft is that they need a long runway to get into the air. And it’s very hard to place that runway anywhere near where people want to go.”

@wallpapermag takes a closer look at how Electra's hybrid-electric Ultra Short technology is reimagining aviation, from the EL9’s groundbreaking blown-lift technology to the “remarkably unremarkable” experience of flying Ultra Short.

Thank you to Josh Sims and Wallpaper for highlighting our vision for Life Beyond Runways!

Read the full story: https://t.co/xsWga6LxJQ

[Archer @flyarcher]

We continue to advance our strategic partnership with Anduril.

In July, we unveiled the Halo/Thunder aircraft we're building together, a Group 5 hybrid-electric autonomous VTOL aircraft. This quarter, we began testing the hybrid turboshaft propulsion system for that aircraft platform and the program remains on track with first full-scale flight planned for late 2027.

We’ve also now delivered the initial battery packs and electric engines to Anduril for Omen, the autonomous air vehicle they're building with the EDGE Group in the UAE.

We're confident that deploying our technology early in defense will deliver value across the whole business, and we are beginning to see that play out.

[eVTOL buzz @eVTOLbuzz]

@HorizonAircraft @TheStuDriver @AnthonyKar12882 @xshmape @TheGoatGains @TheEVTOLFan @contributocracy @the_mister_mack @zalewski93751 @AmazingChevVolt #eVTOL #hybrid #electric #regionalairmobility #aviation #aerospace #aircraft #Canada #tech #TechnologyNews #supplychain #manufacturing #engineering

[eVTOL buzz @eVTOLbuzz]

Preliminary Design Reviews Complete for Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 Hybrid eVTOL

https://t.co/ulYN1isf4A

@HorizonAircraft

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

"Insurance is one of those really critical pieces of the puzzle to make safe and economically viable operations for our customers and make the industry successful"

Vertical Chief Test Pilot, Si Davies, attended the Insurance Innovators Summit last week to discuss the role insurance plays in supporting safe, viable operations across the industry.

#verticalaerospace #insurance #innovators

[Zuri Hybrid VTOL @ZuriVTOL]

Prague tomorrow: Zuri at @czechcrunch Money Maker.

Come see our Zuri Cargo display aircraft and meet the team developing hybrid-electric VTOL technology for uncrewed cargo missions.

10 November | Výstaviště Praha

[Joby Aviation @jobyaviation]

Last week, we showcased our pathway to commercial operations.

In Florida, our electric air taxi flew the state’s Aerial Highway Network and became the first eVTOL aircraft to use the purpose-built vertiport at @MCO.

Across our entire Florida campaign, we flew 362 miles over 14 flights in 12 days, generating critical data for airspace integration and future air taxi operations.

Back in California, SN101, our FAA-conforming aircraft for TIA, has expanded its flight envelope to include full transition flight as we prepare for FAA pilots to fly it.

✅ Leading the way in electric vertical flight.

✅ Leading the way toward TIA and commercial air taxi service.