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Training and Safety Tip: Read before flight

AOPA

Get extra lift from AOPA. An AOPA member since 1983, he holds a commercial pilot certificate and has a degree in aviation technology. Start your free membership trial today! He is an FAA Safety Team rep and a rare "double" Master Ground Instructor accredited by both NAFI and MICEP. Go to William E.

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Is the battery industry ready to propel a new era of aviation? The experts speak 

Aerotime

But lifting an aircraft off the ground and getting it to fly fast and far is a challenge of a rather different magnitude. battery system, which has been conceived specifically with the needs of the aviation market in mind. If you are looking for a Tesla-like version of your typical mid-sized airliner, you’d better be patient.

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Stakeholders Commend Drone, AAM Measures in FAA Reauthorization Bill

Flying Magazine

as a global leader in emerging aviation technology. The bill also contains a mandate for the FAA to publish a final special rule for operations of powered-lift aircraft—a new category that includes eVTOL air taxis—within seven months of passage. Drone and AAM industry stakeholders have plenty of reasons to be excited.