Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)

Vertical Aerospace's VX4 Programme Moves to the Next Phase

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Transportation, Environment, Travel, Engineering, Air, Automotive Manufacturing, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, AAIB, Atmosphere, Vertical, Aviation, Vibration, EPU, Air Accidents Investigation Branch, Certification, GKN, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), Retirement, Honeywell, NYSE, Safety, Aircraft, Airline, Jet fuel, Maintenance (technical), Explosive

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today provides an update on its overall programme.

Key Points: 
  • Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today provides an update on its overall programme.
  • Vertical continued further uncrewed flight tests following the completion of the remote thrustborne flight test campaign.
  • Vertical completed a swift and thorough investigation and submitted a report to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
  • Supported by the learnings from the completed thrustborne campaign, the VX4 and its certification programme remains on track with no changes to timelines.

Merlin Appoints Two Former Leaders from the United States Department of the Air Force to its Federal Advisory Board

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 9, 2023
Defense, Air, Transport, White House, Federal Government, Other Technology, State, Local, Other Defense, Contracts, Software, Hardware, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Technology, Public Policy, Government, Other Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Other Travel, Transportation, Travel, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), CAA, Requirement, Atmosphere, SOI, T-37, Intelligence, Joint All-Domain Command and Control, Multimedia, Research, Fortune 500, Civil aviation, Certification, FAA, U.S. Air Force aeronautical rating, Retirement, Acquisition, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, B-21, Control, Air force, C-21, Growth, AI, Airline

Dunlap and Maj. Gen. Kremer’s appointments come on the heels of several recent milestones by Merlin.

Key Points: 
  • Dunlap and Maj. Gen. Kremer’s appointments come on the heels of several recent milestones by Merlin.
  • He currently serves as an independent director on corporate boards and advises Fortune 100, growth, venture capital, and private equity firms.
  • The Merlin Pilot presents immense opportunities for the Department of Defense and I look forward to being a part of the ongoing innovation and success,” said Kremer.
  • “It’s an honor to partner with Matt and the creative team of technologists at Merlin as they make autonomy take flight at scale,” added Dunlap.

Richard Stephenson appointed as Global Airlines Board Director and Chief Commercial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023
British Airways, A380, Aviation, Travel, Stephenson, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), Nordic Global Airlines, Airline

Stephenson will deputise for CEO, James Asquith, and lead commercial and operational development

Key Points: 
  • Stephenson will deputise for CEO, James Asquith, and lead commercial and operational development
    LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced the appointment of Richard Stephenson OBE as a board director and chief commercial officer.
  • Stephenson started his career on an industrial placement at British Airways in 1998 and describes his role with Global Airlines as 'a dream come true'.
  • James Asquith, CEO and Founder of Global Airlines said, "I could not be more delighted to welcome Richard to our team.
  • Global Airlines is now focused on working closely with the relevant authorities and partners in preparation for inaugural flights in the Spring of 2024.

Richard Stephenson appointed as Global Airlines Board Director and Chief Commercial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023
British Airways, A380, Aviation, Travel, Stephenson, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), Nordic Global Airlines, Airline

Stephenson will deputise for CEO, James Asquith, and lead commercial and operational development

Key Points: 
  • Stephenson will deputise for CEO, James Asquith, and lead commercial and operational development
    LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced the appointment of Richard Stephenson OBE as a board director and chief commercial officer.
  • Stephenson started his career on an industrial placement at British Airways in 1998 and describes his role with Global Airlines as 'a dream come true'.
  • James Asquith, CEO and Founder of Global Airlines said, "I could not be more delighted to welcome Richard to our team.
  • Global Airlines is now focused on working closely with the relevant authorities and partners in preparation for inaugural flights in the Spring of 2024.

Vertical Aerospace reaches significant certification milestones, including Design Organisation Approval (DOA)

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Environment, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, JCAB, Advanced Air Mobility, Travel, CAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Civil aviation authority, Atmosphere, Marubeni, Type certificate, Aviation, Part, History, Public key certificate, Avolon, FAA, US, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), DOA, Automatic Certificate Management Environment, State, National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, JAL, EASA, NYSE, Safety, Aircraft, Airline, Medical device, Vertical, Certification, Japan Airlines

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announces further progress on its path to certification for the VX4, including securing the first ever Design Organisation Approval (DOA) issued to an eVTOL manufacturer by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Key Points: 
  • Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announces further progress on its path to certification for the VX4, including securing the first ever Design Organisation Approval (DOA) issued to an eVTOL manufacturer by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
  • The DOA authorises Vertical to conduct design activities and issue design approvals within the DOA’s scope of approval.
  • As an approved Design Organisation, Vertical will have increasing authority and privileges as we progress through the design and certification programme of the VX4.
  • The granting of Design Organisation Approval to Vertical is an essential step on their journey bringing an eVTOL aircraft into service.

XAG Agricultural Drone is Granted the CAA Operational Authorization to Spray in the UK

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 16, 2023
Climate change, Harper Adams University, Farmer, Foot, Operating authority, Pressure, Soil, Government, Civil aviation, Environment, Agriculture, UK Government Decontamination Service, V40, Health, AI, Carbon, P40, Food, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), Automation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Research, CAA, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, XAG, RTK, Drone, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XAG Agricultural Drones, P40 and V40, have been granted the UK's first-ever Operational Authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for agricultural spraying operations.

Key Points: 
  • MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XAG Agricultural Drones, P40 and V40, have been granted the UK's first-ever Operational Authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for agricultural spraying operations.
  • Change comes with the release of the UK Government's ambition statement and vision for commercial drones, after which CAA started to consider granting Operational Authorization to heavier spray drones.
  • Since cooperating with Harper Adams University in research on precision agriculture in 2018, XAG has never stopped exploring the UK drone market.
  • The grantee of Operational Authorization marks a significant change that agricultural drone officially set foot in the country.

ZeroAvia Gets CAA Green Light for Next Phase of Hydrogen-Electric Test Flights

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 23, 2022
Engineering, ATI, FAA, Aircraft, Part, Honeywell, Human resource policies, European Marine Energy Centre, UK Government Decontamination Service, Innovation, Business, Certification, National aviation authority, Innovate UK, Multimedia, Aviation, Original equipment manufacturer, Dornier 228, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), CAA, Airline, Jet fuel, ZeroAvia

ZeroAvia secured the permit to fly following an extensive ground testing campaign and a rigorous review of the full development program.

Key Points: 
  • ZeroAvia secured the permit to fly following an extensive ground testing campaign and a rigorous review of the full development program.
  • It means that ZeroAvia, the leader in zero-emission aviation, can now begin the first test flights of its 600kW hydrogen-electric powertrain.
  • For this testing program, ZeroAvia has worked with the CAA in meeting a far more stringent set of requirements when compared to the E-Conditions framework ZeroAvia had used for its 6-seat prototype in 2020.
  • When test flights begin in January, ZeroAvia's Dornier 228 testbed is expected to become the largest aircraft to ever fly using a hydrogen-electric powertrain.

Vertical Aerospace Becomes the First British Company in 20 Years to Lift off With a New Aircraft

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 26, 2022
Hardware, Automotive Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Aerospace, Energy, Manufacturing, Technology, Transportation, Travel, Other Transport, Environment, Air, Transport, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Engineering, Vertical Aerospace, Carbon, Safety, Engineering, COVID-19, CAA, Aircraft, NYSE, Test Pilot, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Accident, Founder CEO, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Gol, Growth, Civil aviation, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Partnership, Industry, Noise, Forward-looking statement, Certification, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), Travel, Air Greenland, CEO, Technology, Annual report, JAL, Research, SEC, Multimedia, EVTOL, Failure, Airline, Jet fuel, Virgin Atlantic, Aviation, Vertical, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, AirAsia

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, saw its VX4 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft take off from the ground for the very first time over the weekend.

Key Points: 
  • Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, saw its VX4 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft take off from the ground for the very first time over the weekend.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    It becomes the first British company to start flight tests with a new aircraft in over 20 years, with its full-scale, piloted prototype.
  • The moment marked a significant milestone as Vertical continues to progress successfully through its intensive flight test programme.
  • Stephen Fitzpatrick, Founder & CEO, Vertical, said This moment represents a small step for Vertical Aerospace, but it's a giant leap forward for British aviation.

Elbit Systems UK JV introduces sustainable aviation pathfinder for Ministry of Defence

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
United States Secretary of the Air Force, Military, CEO, Aircraft, ASTRA, Pipistrel Velis Electro, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), British Armed Forces, KBR (company), UK Armed Forces Polo Association, RAF, Ministry, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Royal Air Force, Technology, Elbit Systems, RAF Cranwell, Safety, National aviation authority, Pathfinder, Partnership, Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom), Jet fuel, Airline, Defense, Affinity

The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.

Key Points: 
  • The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.
  • The introduction of this pathfinder demonstrates the company's commitment to providing innovative solutions for the UK Armed Forces and addressing the needs of the future.
  • Martin Fausset, CEO of Elbit Systems UK added: "We are delighted to be leading this exciting initiative with the Ministry of Defence.
  • Elbit Systems UK has always been, and continues to be, at the forefront of advances in the Defence industry, supporting our Armed Forces as they address the requirements of tomorrow."

Elbit Systems UK JV introduces sustainable aviation pathfinder for Ministry of Defence

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
United States Secretary of the Air Force, Military, CEO, Aircraft, ASTRA, Pipistrel Velis Electro, Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), British Armed Forces, KBR (company), UK Armed Forces Polo Association, RAF, Ministry, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Royal Air Force, Technology, Elbit Systems, RAF Cranwell, Safety, National aviation authority, Pathfinder, Partnership, Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom), Jet fuel, Airline, Defense, Affinity

The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.

Key Points: 
  • The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.
  • The introduction of this pathfinder demonstrates the company's commitment to providing innovative solutions for the UK Armed Forces and addressing the needs of the future.
  • Martin Fausset, CEO of Elbit Systems UK added: "We are delighted to be leading this exciting initiative with the Ministry of Defence.
  • Elbit Systems UK has always been, and continues to be, at the forefront of advances in the Defence industry, supporting our Armed Forces as they address the requirements of tomorrow."