Expansion of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flights by AIR after receiving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.
In a groundbreaking development for the aviation industry, Air Canada, a leading OEM for midsize eVTOLs, has received Experimental Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its US-based eVTOL prototype. This certification marks a significant milestone in Air Canada's expansion to the US and paves the way for the aircraft to commence flight testing at its facility near West Palm Beach, Florida.
This development further solidifies Air Canada's position in the market, as the recent FAA MOSAIC ruling updates light sport aircraft (LSA) certification qualifications to include eVTOL-type aircraft. Air Canada is poised to be the first eVTOL aircraft to receive LSA certification.
The collaboration between Air Canada and the FAA is crucial in safely integrating electric aviation into the airspace and accelerating the path toward the widespread adoption of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions. The goal of this collaboration is to create a novel solution for sustainable aviation.
Meanwhile, in another part of the world, HyFlux is collaborating with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to develop a cryogenic cooling system for hydrogen-electric aircraft. This collaboration aims to deliver a breakthrough in clean aviation cooling. HyFlux's focus on hydrogen-electric aircraft aligns with Air Canada's eVTOL platform, which can operate from any flat surface, offering a versatile and efficient solution for both personal and commercial needs.
The Air Canada eVTOL aircraft boasts a flight time of up to one hour per charge, a 550-pound payload capacity, and a top speed of 155mph (250km/h). The aircraft also features an eVTOL platform that enables both a piloted two-seater for personal use and an uncrewed version for commercial cargo and contested logistics.
The company's Florida facility will play a central role in testing, validating performance, safety, and real-world operability of the eVTOL aircraft. The 15th of September 2025 is a significant date in this collaboration, marking the commencement of flight testing.
While no new facts about the electrifying control systems, Brookhouse Aerospace, NCC, or Lockheed Martin were mentioned in the search results, the future of sustainable aviation is undeniably in motion. With Air Canada's eVTOL aircraft and HyFlux's cryogenic cooling system, the path towards a cleaner, more efficient aviation industry is becoming clearer.
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