Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

With the increasing number of air passengers and airlines adding further new routes in more areas, the aviation industry is facing a lack of aviation specialists. The aviation sector is digitalizing most of its processes to promote efficiency as well as profitability.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

SkyOS is designed to simplify and standardize flight for any aircraft (rotorcraft and fixed-wing), in theory making it easier for any pilot to fly any aircraft, and for anyone to become a pilot. It makes aviation less safe and makes the barrier to entry for new pilots way too high.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The company’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft successfully completed the first phase of its piloted flight test program at the Vertical Flight Test Centre. The VX4 prototype undertook 20 piloted test sorties in this phase, covering 70 test points.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By addressing our more immediate capital needs and positioning us well to secure funding for the long-term, we can focus on advancing our piloted flight test program and bringing the VX4 to market.” Vertical’s VX4 is a piloted, four-passenger, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions.

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Aerotime

MARCH 7, 2025

On-water tests will continue throughout 2025, with the first human-piloted seaglider flight expected mid-year. The sea trials were conducted in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, on the US East Coast, close to where REGENT Craft is building a 255,000 sq ft factory to serially produce the seagliders.

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2024

Visitors to the Advanced Air Mobility Pavilion at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) could get a close look at a full-scale mockup of Archer’s Midnight, a sleek-looking eVTOL designed to carry four passengers and operated by a single pilot.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

During the 54-minute flight, Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg safely navigated the XB-1 to a maximum altitude of 25,040 feet (7,632 meters) and a speed of Mach 0.82 (487 knots true airspeed), demonstrating that the aircraft remains controllable at higher speeds even in the event of SAS failure.

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2025

The company added that, The demonstrations further advance the companys efforts to bring its cargo-focused eVTOL and the piloted AIR ONE to market for both consumer and commercial logistics use, showcasing its suitability for diverse applications.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 20, 2025

While piloting, even the smallest control inputs can have significant effects. A pilot-induced oscillation occurs when a pilot unintentionally creates a feedback loop of control inputs that worsen rather than stabilize an aircraft's flight path. This is especially apparent at high speeds or during complex maneuvers.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

Boom Supersonic has successfully completed the second test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California on August 26, 2024 The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Until now Vertical Aerospace had conducted piloted flight tests, but with the aircraft always tethered to the ground by a cable. In July 2024, the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved an extension of Vertical Aerospace’s testing activities at its Cotswold Airport (GBA) facilities, located in the southwest of England.

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Aerotime

JULY 23, 2024

The US company unveiled an all-new flight deck for supersonic airliner Overture, designed around pilots and with safety at the forefront. Boom said the next-generation flight deck builds upon years of learning in aviation safety and is the result of extensive feedback from airline, business, and military pilots.

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Aerotime

JULY 25, 2024

Electronic Flight Bag will implement Boeing’s FliteDeck Pro with associated add-ons, enhancing pilot operations with real-time navigation and operational data. And the Aviator and FliteBrief solutions will streamline flight planning and briefing processes, providing pilots with critical flight information.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a masters degree in Blockchain. AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist.

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Simple Flying

JULY 1, 2024

Type ratings are essential certifications that allow pilots to operate specific aircraft types. As aviation technology advances and fleets diversify, pilots often seek multiple types of ratings to expand their versatility and career opportunities.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Tropic Ocean Airways is a major seaplane airline based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was founded in 2009 by a former US Navy fighter pilot, Rob Ceravolo. The airline has a current fleet of 14 aircraft a mix of wheeled and amphibious (seaplanes) Cessna 208 Grand Caravans which it operates with an FAA-certified two-pilot crew.

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Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

This is a critical step as Archer continues to ramp up its ‘for credit’ testing with the FAA and prepares to begin its piloted flight testing later this year. Thank you to the team at the FAA for their continued hard work in support of making the electrification of aviation a reality.”

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Aerotime

JANUARY 21, 2025

Were honored to be the providers of such a revolutionary technology onboard ATR aircraft, sharing our expertise and solution-led approach to open up new opportunities for ATR, its customers, and their passengers, commented Eric Sperazza, Chief Executive Officer at PMV Engineering.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Nav Canada , the provider of civil air navigation service for pilots operating in Newfoundland and Labrador, has determined In-flight Meteorological Information (VOLMET) Service provided by the International Flight Service Station (IFSS) can be shut down, as there are other options now available for pilots in these areas.

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Aerotime

APRIL 14, 2025

At the same time, AutoFlight is also working to certify its Prosperity model, a passenger eVTOL aircraft with capacity for four passengers and a pilot. In 2024, AutoFlight received the Chinese type certificate for its V2000CG CarryAll, an unmanned cargo eVTOL capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kg over distances of 250 km.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The worlds only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress will be back this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, supporting the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and post-war aviation technology. Navy Proving Ground at China Lake, California, where it was being used as a missile target.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2024

Wegel also suggested that future UrbanLink pilots, who will start with 500 flight hours, will eventually be able move to Zoom’s E190s and eventually A220s. “We UrbanLink aims to operate inter-urban services in South Florida, connecting places such as Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Marco Island, from 2026.

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Aerotime

MAY 14, 2024

The Lilium Jet will be able to carry five people (four passengers and a pilot) over distances of up to 175 kilometers (about 108.74 It uses Ducted Electric Vectored Thrust (DEVT) technology, which allows the aircraft to take off vertically and then accelerate horizontally, resembling the takeoff of a tiltrotor aircraft.

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Aerotime

MAY 22, 2024

Archer Aviation partners with Etihad for eVTOL pilot training in Abu Dhabi Aviation Technology and Innovation Future Aviation Forum by Luke Peters 2024-05-21 The post Embraer and Saudi Arabia to explore commercial aircraft and eVTOL opportunities appeared first on AeroTime.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Vertical Aerospace announced on February 4, 2025, that it had successfully completed Phase 2 in its piloted flight test program for its VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft. Vertical Aerospace started its piloted thrustborne tests in early January 2025 at Cotswold Airport (GBA), in England, and has since performed more than 30 piloted flights.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Takeaways Airport beacons help pilots locate airports during night or low visibility conditions. Airport beacons (also known as airport rotating beacons or aerodrome beacons) are like lighthouses for pilots. But as the aviation industry grew, it became essential to provide a means for safe navigation during nighttime hours, too.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 10, 2025

Since the 1940s, Dryden has been a hub for cutting-edge flight testing, contributing significantly to the development of modern aviation technologies. This series highlights the aircraft operated by NASAs Dryden Flight Research Centernow known as the Armstrong Flight Research Centerlocated in Edwards, California.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 13, 2024

They will soon be using an Organic Light Emitting Diode on Silicon (OLEDoS) to support the Collins Aerospace F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS), a form that projects information in front of a pilot.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 24, 2025

On this day in aviation history, May 24, 195669 years agothe Piper PA-24 Comanche made its maiden flight at the Piper Aircraft Company headquarters in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. At the controls of Comanche serial number 24-1, registered as N2024P, was company test pilot Jay Myer.

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Simple Flying

JULY 11, 2024

Cockpits - the area where pilots operate the plane - like other parts of an aircraft, have seen continuous improvement and transformation over the years. They have undergone significant changes in design, reflecting advancements in aviation technology, which have led to the streamlining of tasks alongside reducing workload.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

RELATED How pilots battle icing conditions to keep flights safe Speedy snow clearance and just-in-time strategies Seeing these awesome beasts in action was incredible. Joining the convoy in Ivalo are various other tractor-mounted machines that scrape, plow, blow and smash the ice from the runway surface to make it safe for aircraft.

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

On June 25, 2024, one of the new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototypes successfully completed its first tethered piloted flight marking a huge milestone for the company. From the aircraft to the batteries powering them, Vertical Aerospace is quite literally propelling the future of aviation,” Cervenka added.

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Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

“Our latest version of FliteDeck Pro includes enhanced pilot briefings, route planning and traffic features. This technology enables Ryanair with real-time data and insights, enhancing decision making and flight operations,” said Brad Surak, Vice President of Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If you’re considering a career as a pilot, you may be weighing the options between enrolling in a dedicated flight school or pursuing an aviation degree from a university. Both paths can lead to a successful career in aviation, but each has distinct advantages and challenges.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 10, 2025

After five minutes, the pilot is expected to pull back to a maximum-continuous power of 137 hp, where the ECU gets the fuel flow down and the ignition timing into the ideal range for best economy. Power management is where the pilot will most notice the differences between the Rotax and the Lycoming.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 2, 2025

Since the 1940s, Dryden has been a hub for cutting-edge flight testing, contributing significantly to the development of modern aviation technologies. Accommodations were for two pilots and a navigator, with the aircraft being instrumented for aeroelasticity studies. The white aircraft in the foreground is a Douglas Skyrocket.

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Aerotime

JUNE 20, 2024

The ElevateOS, which Joby has developed in-house, is a suite of digital tools to manage key elements of the future eVTOL experience such as the on-demand request of air rides by travelers, operations scheduling and a pilot app.

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