The release of tenders for Australia's Joint Project 129 tactical unmanned air vehicle requirement has again been delayed, with the competition now expected to commence in September. The revised schedule will call for tenders to close next January, with an announcement of a preferred supplier set for October 2005. Initial operational capability is being sought during 2008.
Source: Flight International
EHang’s EH216-S autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) has completed its first test flight using solid-state lithium batteries.
Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has assembled its first unmanned cargo aircraft – also the world’s largest – as it works towards eventual certification and delivery in 2026.
UK regulators have set out the steps needed to open the country’s airspace for widespread operation of uncrewed air systems (UAS) by 2027 to “maximise [their] economic and social benefits”.
