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August 13, 2024

Airborne-NextGen 08.13.24: Joby Progress, Unmanned AG, Langley eAircraft Test

 Also: Chinese Rocket Break Up, Archer Update, Space Cargo, Satellite Link for UAVs

 
 
Joby Aviation, the Santa Cruz, California, -based electric aircraft manufacturer, announced the third production prototype aircraft has been completed on the production line in Marina, California. A fourth aircraft is expected to be finished in the coming weeks and its flight testing is expected to begin during Q4 of this year. Pyka has announced their first U.S. purchaser is Heinen Brothers Agra Services, one of the largest aerial application providers in North America. Heinen Brothers will begin integrating the aircraft into their extensive ag fleet. This will enhance the company’s capabilities in the South, Midwest, and Western U.S. Electra&rs

Heinen Brothers Agra Services Becomes First Pyka Buyer In U.S.

Autonomous Pelican Spray Will Integrate Into Ag Fleet

Pyka, manufacturer of Pelican Spray, the largest autonomous, electric agricultural application aircraft in the world, have announced their first U.S. purchaser is Heinen Brothers Agra Services, one of the largest aerial application providers in North America. Heinen Brothers will begin integrating the aircraft into their extensive ag fleet. This will enhance the company’s capabilities in the South, Midwest, and Western U.S. and the large-scale automation will enable the delivery of its aerial application services during times of peak customer demand. Just a year ago in August 2023, Pyka received FAA authorization for commercial operation of Pelican Spray, the largest UAS ever au

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NBAA-BACE Honors Heroic Flight Attendant

The Organization Celebrates Her Life-Saving Efforts

Sydney Bosmans, a 27-year-old flight attendant for Hop-A-Jet charter company, was able to help save the lives of 2 passengers involved in a fatal plane crash. Her heroic achievements are to be honored by the National Business Aviation Association during their 2024 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The accident occurred on February 9, 2024, in a Bombardier Challenger 604. It was en route from Columbus, OH to Naples, FL when pilots reported a dual-engine flameout on short final.

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