Are the advanced air mobility (#AAM) aircraft orders that keep peppering the headlines of my RSS feed real? As I suspected, a new McKinsey report says a lot of it may be smoke and mirrors: #uam#sustainableaviation#aviation#aircraft#electricaviation https://t.co/3bop0I3I7P
Now this is actually a "flying car" unlike most of the #eVTOL aircraft trying to get to market. #Aska 's A5 gets a certificate of authorization (COA) and special airworthiness certification from the #FAA. #AAM#UAM#flyingcar https://t.co/QbUb3khaE0
#Wisk is on the sixth generation prototype of their #eVTOL aircraft. It is controlled by an operator using a keyboard and mouse instead of the traditional joystick. With over 1,600 test flights completed, they are targeting a 1 to…https://t.co/MLJIk3SDvA https://t.co/uLjGijauux
The #Boeing commercial market forecast shows a significant reduction in regional jet aircraft and includes advanced air mobility (#AAM) as a disruptive technology #eVTOL#airlines#advancedairmobility#electricaviation
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"Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 32 to 31 for the pilot age amendment to a proposed five-year bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (#FAA) aviation safety and infrastructure…https://t.co/h8x9bs6qW2 https://t.co/VM9y7s2NSx
Electra unveils "the world's first blown-lift aircraft powered by distributed electric propulsion" which will purportedly allow for exceptionally short takeoff and landing (#stol). #aviation#sustainableaviation#electricaircraft https://t.co/Ois82gYvdA
FAA proposes power reserves for powered-lift aircraft (e.g. #eVTOL) be same as airplanes--30 min. day and 45 min. night in visual conditions and 45 min. in instrument conditions: "For powered-lift, the FAA proposes in § 194.302(j),…https://t.co/QelcgXOTwp https://t.co/wJUWc9QOZu
The FAA has published draft rules on pilot certification for powered lift aircraft (e.g. #eVTOL) that will require type ratings for each aircraft.
"The powered-lift coming to the civilian market have complex and unique design, fl…https://t.co/WclBYYUQtB https://t.co/wJUWc9QOZu