European Aviation Safety Agency

Lilium progresses towards EASA Design Organization Approval with successful second audit

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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MUNICH, Germany, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (Lilium), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, announced today that it has successfully completed the second Design Organization Approval (DOA) audit by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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  • MUNICH, Germany, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (Lilium), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, announced today that it has successfully completed the second Design Organization Approval (DOA) audit by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
  • Two further EASA DOA audits will be required for Lilium to receive the organizational approval, which complements the certification and development program.
  • The fourth and final EASA DOA audit and granting of EASA DOA is anticipated to coincide with type certification of the Lilium Jet.
  • Lilium initially applied for EASA DOA, the regulatory approval required for organizations to design and certify new aircraft, in 2017.

Textron Completes Acquisition of Pipistrel

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced that it has closed its acquisition of PIPISTREL d.o.o., PIPISTREL VERTICAL SOLUTIONS d.o.o.

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  • Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced that it has closed its acquisition of PIPISTREL d.o.o., PIPISTREL VERTICAL SOLUTIONS d.o.o.
  • and PIPISTREL ITALIA S.R.L., known collectively as Pipistrel, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircraft.
  • Pipistrel will remain a distinct aviation brand within Textron, alongside the companys already established Cessna, Beechcraft, and Bell brands.
  • Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems.

Flight Simulator in the Age of Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) - ReAnIn Analysis

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Also, there is a consensus among industry experts that recovery to the pre-pandemic level might take a few years.

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  • Also, there is a consensus among industry experts that recovery to the pre-pandemic level might take a few years.
  • Furthermore, technological advancements such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to fuel the growth of the flight simulators market.
  • In April 2021, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted the first certificate for a Virtual Reality (VR) based Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD).
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    ReAnIn has segmented the global aircraft simulation market by:

Flight Simulator in the Age of Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) - ReAnIn Analysis

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Also, there is a consensus among industry experts that recovery to the pre-pandemic level might take a few years.

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  • Also, there is a consensus among industry experts that recovery to the pre-pandemic level might take a few years.
  • Furthermore, technological advancements such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to fuel the growth of the flight simulators market.
  • In April 2021, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted the first certificate for a Virtual Reality (VR) based Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD).
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    ReAnIn has segmented the global aircraft simulation market by:

Viasat Receives Landmark Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate for In-Flight Connectivity System on Airbus A320 Aircraft in China

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Don Buchman, Viasat's vice president and general manager, Commercial Aviation, stated, "Achieving the CAAC validation milestone in China is significant because Chinese-based airlines, using our best-in-class equipment, are now a step closer to delivering an on-the-ground internet experience to their passengers while in-flight. We're grateful to our partners in China for their support and are committed to continuing to invest in this important market -- where we have operated since 1994 -- for the long run."

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it has been awarded a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC)to install its complete, advanced Ka-band satellite system on Airbus A320 series of aircraft.
  • This CAAC validation, Viasat's first in China, lays the foundation for Chinese airlines to install and deploy Viasat's industry-leading In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) system, including antenna, radome, modem, server and WAPs, on Airbus A320s.
  • Forward-looking statements include Viasat'sability to install and deploy the IFC system on Airbus A320s; and benefits to airline customers and passengers.
  • Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Means of Compliance proposals submitted for Lilium Jet, in latest milestone on path to type certification

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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The submission to EASA represents a milestone on the path to certifying Liliums revolutionary eVTOL aircraft, the Lilium Jet.

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  • The submission to EASA represents a milestone on the path to certifying Liliums revolutionary eVTOL aircraft, the Lilium Jet.
  • EASAs type certification process consists of the following main steps:
    Technical Familiarization and Certification Basis;
    Establishment of the Certification Program;
    Lilium completed the first step and received its EASA certification basis (CRI-A01) in 2020.
  • As part of the second step, EASA and Lilium are required to define and agree on the means to demonstrate compliance of the aircraft type with each requirement of the certification basis.
  • Submitting Means of Compliance proposals to EASA represents an important milestone towards completion of that second step and moves Lilium closer to type certification of the Lilium Jet.

Textron to Acquire Electric Aircraft Pioneer Pipistrel

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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    With Textron, Pipistrel will have access to greater resources, technical and regulatory expertise and a global aircraft sales and support network, enabling it to accelerate its development and certification of electric and hybrid electric aircraft.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, Textron plans to form a new business segment, Textron eAviation, focused on the development of sustainable aircraft, which will include Pipistrel.
  • Pipistrel has been celebrated as one of the worlds most important and successful manufacturers of electric aircraft, continued Donnelly.
  • This achievement followed a series of electric aircraft introductions since the company began research and development of electric propulsion in 2000.

Volocopter Raises USD 170 million in First Signing of Series E Financing Round

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is the clear leader in the urban air mobility space.

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  • Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is the clear leader in the urban air mobility space.
  • "This funding round is a testament to Volocopter's leading position in what is a highly attractive emerging market.
  • WP Investment based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, is a leading and new investor for Volocopter in this funding round.
  • "Our successful first signing of Series E brings phenomenal new investors on board, with further in the due diligence stage.

Volocopter Raises USD 170 million in First Signing of Series E Financing Round

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is the clear leader in the urban air mobility space.

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  • Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is the clear leader in the urban air mobility space.
  • "This funding round is a testament to Volocopter's leading position in what is a highly attractive emerging market.
  • WP Investment based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, is a leading and new investor for Volocopter in this funding round.
  • "Our successful first signing of Series E brings phenomenal new investors on board, with further in the due diligence stage.

Cirrus Aircraft Delivers Top Performance in 2021 and Grows its Footprint

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Cirrus Aircraft also grew its national footprint for premium flight training, aircraft management, factory service and concierge customer experiences.

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  • Cirrus Aircraft also grew its national footprint for premium flight training, aircraft management, factory service and concierge customer experiences.
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    Cirrus Aircraft Delivers Top Performance in 2021.
  • Cirrus Aircraft is dedicated to simplifying and innovating the personal aviation industry through its products and services.
  • Cirrus Aircraft continues to lead the way in the connected aircraft space with the Cirrus IQ mobile app that enables remote communication between the aircraft and pilot.