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Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that it has successfully completed all of its "crucial azimuth" flight tests, which signify the end of the second of three key phases of flight testing. The goal of these tests is to verify Archer's eVTOL aircraft configuration and flight control systems' crosswind capabilities. Maker has now been successfully flown at speeds up to 15 knots in a number of directions.     “Every flight test we conduct provides us with a treasure trove of data, validating our design and rapidly propelling us towards our vision for eVTOL air travel,” said Adam Goldstein,...

Dubai, UAE, 9 May 2022 – Emirates is set to offer another unique travel experience for its premium economy passengers when it reveals its full Premium Economy service on board and on the ground, as well as announcing that it will begin selling this highly coveted cabin from 1 June 2022.   Emirates is the only airline in the area to provide a Premium Economy cabin. From August 1, Emirates passengers flying on popular A380 routes to London, Paris, Sydney and Christchurch will be able to travel in this new class with more legroom, enhanced comforts, and a service comparable to...

SAVANNAH, Ga., July 16, 2022 — The all-new ultra-long-range Gulfstream G800 made its international debut just weeks after the aircraft's first flight, according to Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. The G800 departed Savannah and traveled to Gulfstream Customer Support's Farnborough, England, facility in support of Gulfstream's display at the Farnborough International Airshow.    “To take the G800 on this trans-Atlantic trip so close to first flight is extraordinary,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Thanks to our strategic planning and the investments Gulfstream has made in our new aircraft programs, we are able to fly the G800 with remarkable efficiency and bring the aircraft directly...

MUNICH, Germany, May 31, 2022 Today, Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium"), the developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL") jet, announced that its technology demonstration Phoenix 2 has reached main wing transition. It is the first jet-powered aircraft to fly from hover to wing-borne flight. This is an incredible milestone for Lilium, and for electric aviation as a whole. Completing the transition from one phase to the next involves moving airflow smoothly from engine generated vertical flow to horizontal flow across the aircrafts wing and flap systems. The Phoenix 2 has now demonstrated stability across the entire main wing...

Dubai, UAE, July 12, 2022 – Emirates and Air Canada today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for passengers when traveling on the carriers' networks while also improving the customer experience throughout the journey. Later in 2022, Emirates and Air Canada plan to establish a codeshare relationship that will provide better consumer travel alternatives for Air Canada passengers travelling to countries outside of Dubai. Customers of both airlines will benefit from an improved travel experience when traveling to Toronto or other important destinations on the Air Canada network. Customers will be able to book...