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AEROSPACE

Volocopter GmbH | November 12, 2021

German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, Volocopter, has completed the first test flight with its 2X aircraft in Seoul, South Korea. It was the first ever crewed public test flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in South Korea. The Republic's Minister for Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) Noh Hyeong Ouk witnessed the historical test flight, marking a milestone in Volocopter's plan of introducing air taxis globally. The 5-minute...

AEROSPACE

Lilium | March 09, 2022

NetJets Inc., the largest private aviation company in the world, and FlightSafety International, the leader in professional aviation training have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lilium N.V. (“Lilium”), makers of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, for a proposed strategic partnership. The arrangement would provide NetJets with the right to purchase up to 150 Lilium aircraft, introducing more options to NetJets owners to complement their existin...

BUSINESS AVIATION

Epic Flight Academy | January 18, 2022

Epic Flight Academy is proud to announce its partnership with United Airlines in offering flight students the opportunity to participate in United Airlines' Aviate Program. This program offers Epic flight students and flight instructors a direct pathway to become a pilot at United Airlines. Epic is a Part 141 FAA-certified flight school. U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents age 18 or older are eligible to apply to Aviate while earning pilot certifications at Epic. Succe...

Metron Aviation | September 29, 2021

Metron Aviation entered into a contract for the air traffic flow management system with the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) of the Dominican Republic. IDAC chose Metron Aviation because its Harmony Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) system proactively and collaboratively manages demand to minimize delays. Additionally, it maximizes airport and airspace performance, reduces CO 2 emissions, and enables aircraft operators to manage their business needs while meeting IDAC ATFM requireme...