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Coming to Terms: Rotor Redux

Coming to Terms: Rotor Redux

  • 04 Jan 2022 11:57 AM
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This series addresses the uses of terminology that drift toward becoming routine expressions or idioms — or already are — but are misleading or erroneous. Last issue’s “Coming to Terms” column on the definition of the word “rotor” generated a significant amount of discussion. The article was featured on the VFS eVTOL.news website and e-newsletter, with several thoughtful comments posted the first day, followed by emails to the author and Vertiflite.

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The H2eVTOL Council's Pioneering Year

The H2eVTOL Council's Pioneering Year

  • 04 Jan 2022 10:18 AM
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The H2eVTOL Council is now comprised of almost 200 senior engineers and leaders from eVTOL developers, professional societies, universities and government agencies, with the goal to help mobilize the global aerospace community and adjacent industries toward the transformation of air mobility, powered by hydrogen.

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Top 10 eVTOL.news articles for 2021

Top 10 eVTOL.news articles for 2021

  • 03 Jan 2022 08:25 PM
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The 2021 clicks are in and the results speak to the breadth and depth of the detailed stories published on eVTOL.news. Here are the top 10 feature articles published in 2021.

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Skyworks Aeronautics: Something Old, Something New

Skyworks Aeronautics: Something Old, Something New

  • 22 Dec 2021 09:02 AM
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Over the last two years, Skyworks has posted a steady stream of news regarding its gyroplane products, investments and partnerships, a clear indication that this industry veteran is serious about penetrating the AAM sector.

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Commentary: Workforce — Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Too

Commentary: Workforce — Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Too

  • 22 Dec 2021 09:00 AM
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I’ve been appalled to hear and see some of the gender bias — even today, in the 2020s! — in our industry. As a white man, it’s been easy to think that civilized society has transcended some of the more puerile behavior, but listening more to women tell these stories as a common occurrence has been a wakeup call. 

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Southern Airways Adds Electric Seagliders

Southern Airways Adds Electric Seagliders

  • 22 Dec 2021 05:38 AM
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Southern Airways Express, a Florida-based commuter airliner, announced on Dec. 1 that it will buy 20 Regent electric seagliders.

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Heart Selects Aernnova, Garmin for ES-19

Heart Selects Aernnova, Garmin for ES-19

  • 22 Dec 2021 05:36 AM
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Heart Aerospace, the Sweden-based electric aircraft developer, selected two additional companies to advance its plans to develop an all-electric regional aircraft.

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Electric Airplane Crosses Cook Strait

Electric Airplane Crosses Cook Strait

  • 22 Dec 2021 05:27 AM
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On Nov. 1, a Pipistrel Alpha Electro conducted the first flight by an electric aircraft across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

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ZeroAvia Levels Up

ZeroAvia Levels Up

  • 22 Dec 2021 05:26 AM
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ZeroAvia, the hydrogen-electric aviation firm, announced new agreements with companies in the US, UK and India.

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New Electric Basic Trainer Concept

New Electric Basic Trainer Concept

  • 22 Dec 2021 04:58 AM
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Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) unveiled a subscale model of a conceptual two-seat electric basic trainer at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2021 held on Oct. 19–23.

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