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Osprey Receives Flight Clearance, Not Everyone Agrees with the Decision

March 8, 2024
Congressman says American people need answers about the safety of the aircraft.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron T. Smith
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NAVAIR Returns V-22 Osprey to Flight Status

March 8, 2024
Maintenance and procedural changes have been implemented to address the materiel failure that allow for a safe return to flight.
Volocopter
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Volocopter Receives Green Light for VoloCity Serial Production

March 1, 2024
Volocopter received EASA’s Design Organization Approval in 2019, followed by the initial POA in 2021 with the acquisition of DG Flugzeugbau.
Sikorsky
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Sikorsky Looks to Future Family of VTOL Systems

Feb. 29, 2024
A hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator will integrate electric components and potential for maintenance-free systems.
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Bristow and The Helicopter Company Form to Explore Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities

Feb. 28, 2024
The two companies plan to work together on advanced air mobility (AAM) initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as other collaborative vertical lift endeavors.