Also: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, B-21 Raider, Airobotics, CIAM Legends Award
In keeping with the expectations of myriad aviation industry stakeholders, the FAA announced on 13 September 2023 that it would extend the Remote ID enforcement date by six-months. Ergo, owners and operators of Radio Controlled (RC) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)—known colloquially as drones—now have until 16 March 2024 to either retrofit extant UAS with aftermarket Remote ID broadcast modules, or purchase new standard Remote ID-equipped drones. Pyka and Dole plc - the Dole of produce fame - have completed the 1st trial phase using Pyka's Pelican Spray, a fixed-wing, twin-prop UAV. The testing began in late 2022 at Dole Fresh Fruit's operat
Agreement Makes Sale of 2 VoloCity Aircraft, with Options for 78 More
The Bristow Group has inked a deal with Volocopter "to explore and develop passenger and cargo services for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the U.S. and U.K." The deal is fairly open-ended, with the only firm order being for a pair of VoloCity aircraft, with the option to buy 78 more should Bristow choose to exercise it. Under the collaboration, both firms will "begin immediate cooperation to build a UAM ecosystem that includes regulatory discussions, infrastructure exploration, and local partnership building". The agreement pretty much covers the gamut of things to consider before leaping into AAM services, including commercial, operational, and eVTOL air
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