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(Defence Blog) – The EC635 went down while on approach to land Nov. 7 near Alpnachstad, Obwalden.

The FAA is detailing the advantages of its new Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS), which represents an improvement for public access of important aviation safety information.

Shanghai TCab Tech has reached an agreement with Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates–based Autocraft to explore commercial applications of TCab Tech’s E20 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the Middle East.

During the third quarter of 2024, Joby Aviation advanced the production of its fourth prototype aircraft and secured a $500 million investment from Toyota Motor Corp.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) emergency airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 32–Main Landing Gear–Main Landing Gear Shock Absorber–Inspection, takes effect Nov. 11, 2024.

The San Jose, California–based electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft maker plans to ramp up production in 2025 as it advances toward FAA certification, according to Archer Aviation’s third-quarter 2024 financial report, released Nov. 7.

Soracle Corp., a new joint venture of Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corp., has placed an order for up to 100 Archer Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

The Aerospace Industry Association of Canada (AIAC) has announced the winners of the 2024 Aerospace Industry Awards, including Lindsay, Ontario–based Horizon Aircraft, maker of the Cavorite X7 hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

As part of its rebranding effort, VAI is revamping several of its communication products to reflect the industry’s growth and evolution. Verticalavi.org (formerly rotor.org), the VAI Daily e-newsletter (formerly ROTOR Daily), and POWER UP magazine (formerly ROTOR) have made their debuts over the past several weeks.

VAI is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program through Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Submit your application today!