Skyports Expands in UAE with New Partnership with Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have taken a significant move towards transforming tourism and transportation in the Emirate by signing a future-forward Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), the company developing vertiport infrastructure for electric air taxi services. Marking the beginning of an exciting […]

Aurora Flight Sciences Gets $8M DARPA Liberty Lifter Development Contract

Aurora Flight Sciences, Manassas, Virginia, has been awarded an $8,310,000 modification (P00009) to cost-plus-fixed-fee contract HR0011-23-C0013 to extend the current work under the Liberty Lifter program. Work will be performed at Manassas, Virginia (16%); Cambridge, Massachusetts (14%); Arlington, Virginia (14%); Indianapolis, Indiana (14%); Clackamas, Oregon (14%); Astoria, Oregon (14%); and Vancouver, Washington (14%), with an […]

Flying Wedge Defence Unveils India’s First Indigenous Bomber UAV

Flying Wedge Defence, a Bengaluru-based defense and aerospace technology firm, recently revealed the FWD-200B, India’s inaugural indigenous bomber unmanned aircraft. With a focus on cost-effectiveness and self-reliance, the firm aims to position India as a leader in innovative defense solutions. Incorporated in 2022 by Suhas Tejaskanda, the company aims to reduce India’s reliance on costly […]

The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance

Exploring the FAR Part 5 Final Rule: Enhancing Drone Safety and Compliance by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view.  Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com!  As an aviation enthusiast and an active participant in the ever-evolving […]

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