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Beam Global Seeks to Set World Record for Longest Flight in a Production Electric Aircraft Powered by Off-Grid Renewable Energy

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global (NASDAQ: Nasdaq: BEEM ) will power the longest flight ever in a production electric aircraft powered entirely by off-grid renewable energy.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global (NASDAQ: Nasdaq: BEEM ) will power the longest flight ever in a production electric aircraft powered entirely by off-grid renewable energy.
  • Pilot Joseph Oldham, Founder and CEO of New Vision Aviation and a Central Valley native and Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley will be available for interviews.
  • WHO: Beam Global , a clean technology company providing renewable charging infrastructure solutions for electric vehicles, energy security and disaster preparedness and Pilot Joseph Oldham of New Vision Aviation.
  • WHAT: World record attempt at the longest flight of a production electric aircraft powered by off-grid, renewable energy
    SCHEDULE: Media can attend any stop along the way.

Archer Expands Core Leadership Team, Hiring Jeff Greenwood as Chief Flight Test Pilot and Dave Dennison as Vice President of Engineering

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California-based Archer , a company designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), today announced two new hires: veteran pilot Jeff Greenwood has joined the company as a Chief Flight Test Pilot and Dave Dennison has joined as Vice President of Engineering.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California-based Archer , a company designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), today announced two new hires: veteran pilot Jeff Greenwood has joined the company as a Chief Flight Test Pilot and Dave Dennison has joined as Vice President of Engineering.
  • In his role, Greenwood is tasked with developing the command center of the aircraft, as well as setting the test flight timeline and leading test flights.
  • As Archer prepares for flight testing, Greenwood will focus on cockpit design, including vendor selection for the display and other cockpit equipment.
  • Previously, Greenwood served as a test pilot for Bell, where he helped develop, test, and certify leading industry rotorcraft.

Volocopter Secures Production Organisation Approval

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).

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  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).
  • The company is acquiring its long-standing, trusted partner in innovation and production, DG Flugzeugbau , a global leader in composite aircraft production.
  • As part of this acquisition agreement, Volocopter will integrate DG Flugzeugbau's aircraft production segment and EASA Part 21G POA.
  • The production facilities are located in Bruchsal near Volocopter's headquarters and support serial production.

Volocopter Secures Production Organisation Approval

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Aircraft, Aviation, Articles, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, DG Flugzeugbau, BRUCHSAL, Volocopter 2X

BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).

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  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).
  • The company is acquiring its long-standing, trusted partner in innovation and production, DG Flugzeugbau , a global leader in composite aircraft production.
  • As part of this acquisition agreement, Volocopter will integrate DG Flugzeugbau's aircraft production segment and EASA Part 21G POA.
  • The production facilities are located in Bruchsal near Volocopter's headquarters and support serial production.

Eviation Unveils the Production All-electric Alice Aircraft as It Prepares for the Inaugural Flight

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Wash., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eviation Aircraft , a global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, unveiled the design for its Alice all-electric aircraft, which is on track for first flight later this year.

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  • ARLINGTON, Wash., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eviation Aircraft , a global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, unveiled the design for its Alice all-electric aircraft, which is on track for first flight later this year.
  • Alice, a nine-passenger, two-crew member aircraft, produces no carbon emissions, significantly reduces noise, and costs a fraction to operate per flight hour.
  • The aircraft is powered by two magni650 electric propulsion units from magniX , the only flight proven electric propulsion systems at this scale.
  • "Alice is a beautiful aircraft and represents the future of flying, plain and simple," said Eviation Executive Chairman Roei Ganzarski.

Eviation Unveils the Production All-electric Alice Aircraft as It Prepares for the Inaugural Flight

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Alice, a nine-passenger, two-crew member aircraft, produces no carbon emissions, significantly reduces noise, and costs a fraction to operate per flight hour.

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  • Alice, a nine-passenger, two-crew member aircraft, produces no carbon emissions, significantly reduces noise, and costs a fraction to operate per flight hour.
  • The aircraft is powered by two magni650 electric propulsion units from magniX , the only flight proven electric propulsion systems at this scale.
  • "Sharing our production Alice design is a special day for Eviation and our partners.
  • "Alice is a beautiful aircraft and represents the future of flying, plain and simple," said Eviation Executive Chairman Roei Ganzarski.

Collins Aerospace advances zero-emission aviation with 500KW electric motor for Hybrid Air Vehicles' Airlander 10 aircraft

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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"Airlander 10 has the potential to be the world's first zero-emission aircraft, while pioneering game-changing electric flight technologies in the process," said Marc Holme, senior director, Electronic Controls and Motor Systems for Collins Aerospace.

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  • "Airlander 10 has the potential to be the world's first zero-emission aircraft, while pioneering game-changing electric flight technologies in the process," said Marc Holme, senior director, Electronic Controls and Motor Systems for Collins Aerospace.
  • "The Aerospace Technology Institute has clearly identified the importance of technology developments to support sustainable aviation through the U.K. Aerospace Technology Strategy, Accelerating Ambition," said Mark Scully, the Aerospace Technology Institute's Head of Technology Advanced Systems & Propulsion.
  • "The Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10 offers a unique opportunity to deploy innovative, high performance motor technology from Collins Aerospace initially in hybrid propulsion and, in the future, all electric propulsion configurations.
  • Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Global More Electric Aircraft Market (2020 to 2027) - by Aircraft System, Application & Aircraft Type, End-user and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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The "More Electric Aircraft Market by Aircraft System, Application and Aircraft Type and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "More Electric Aircraft Market by Aircraft System, Application and Aircraft Type and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • More electric aircraft (MEA) is a concept of maximizing the use of electrical power in the onboard functions of an aircraft.
  • Enhanced aircraft performance and increase in demand for environment-friendly aircraft are expected to drive the global more electric aircraft market growth during the forecast period.
  • The more electric aircraft market is segmented on the basis of aircraft systems, application, aircraft type, end user, and region.

JetClub flies into a sustainable future with Bye Aerospace 'eFlyer 800' electric aircraft

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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JetClub CEO & Co-Founder, Vishal Hiremath commented: "Sustainability is at the core of the JetClub and Jet It philosophy.

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  • JetClub CEO & Co-Founder, Vishal Hiremath commented: "Sustainability is at the core of the JetClub and Jet It philosophy.
  • George Bye, Founder and CEO of Bye Aerospace commented "We have developed an aircraft that meets the needs of our growing global population without compromising the environment.
  • Based at Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado, Bye Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacture of electric aircraft, including the eFlyer family of aircraft.
  • Bye Aerospace was founded by George E. Bye , who is also the Chairman and CEO.

Jet It and JetClub Move Forward with Electric Airplanes: As launch customers of Bye Aerospace, companies will have first electric fleet in North America

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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DENVER, June 21,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina based Jet It and JetClub announce that they have entered an agreement to become the launch customers for Bye Aerospace, the 7-passenger, all electric, twin turboprop aircraft, eFlyer 800.

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  • DENVER, June 21,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina based Jet It and JetClub announce that they have entered an agreement to become the launch customers for Bye Aerospace, the 7-passenger, all electric, twin turboprop aircraft, eFlyer 800.
  • This is a momentous leap in private aviation"
    "The evolution of travel continues with this investment in sustainable aviation.
  • Slated to be in operation by 2025, the eFlyer seats up to seven passengers and one or two pilots.
  • Based at Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado, Bye Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacture of electric aircraft, including the eFlyer family of aircraft.