martes, 5 de marzo de 2024
Ampaire acquires glider-inspired electric ‘aerotowing’ start-up Magpie Aviation
https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ampaire-acquires-glider-inspired-electric-aerotowing-start-up-magpie-aviation/157237.article
Hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire has acquired glider-inspired start-up Magpie Aviation, which has worked to enable long-range electric flights with towing systems.
Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption from the FAA - Pipistrel
https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/pipistrel-velis-electro-earns-lsa-airworthiness-exemption-from-the-faa/
The FAA exemption allows US flight schools to use the electric aircraft within their flight training programs. The Velis Electro offers a lower-cost and more sustainable learning platform for student pilots to acquire flying skills and go from zero flight experience to eventually flying solo, while giving them early experience on next-generation power systems.
Ukraine charges Antonov officials for destruction of iconic AN-225
https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/03/ukraine-charges-antonov-officials-for-destruction-of-iconic-an-225/
According to the investigation, on the eve of Russia's full-scale invasion, the suspected officials did not allow the National Guard of Ukraine to enter the territory of Hostomel Airport to prepare for its defence," according to a statement from the SBU published on 27 February this year.
GE Aerospace To Fly Solo Starting April 2
General Electric's scheduled spinoff of its GE Vernova power generation business on April 2 also paves the way for GE Aerospace to become a fully independent company, completing industrial giant's transformation into three standalone and investment-grade organizations.