Also: Dubai Air Taxi, Archer Readies 3, Axiom 3 Mission, Scout Helo Kaput

Swiss Explorer Bertrand Piccard, the first man to fly nonstop around the world using both a balloon and a solar-powered aircraft, is calling his next journey: hydrogen-powered circumnavigation in 2028. 

Piccard will be working with Climate Impulse, a brand that will support him in his mission to make an around-the-world flight that generates zero harmful emissions. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation passed the bipartisan Senate FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023. The legislation includes several provisions to strengthen safety standards and oversight at the FAA and responds to safety concerns from recent aviation accidents and near-misses. The AMA Government Affairs team confirmed that AMA’s amendment was included in the bill’s Managers Package, which will ultimately become part of the final Senate bill. Bell recently showcased High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) technology capabilities upon completion of testing efforts at Holloman Air Force Base. The team has utilized the Holloman High-Speed Test Track to demonstrate the folding rotor, integrated propulsion, and flight control technologies at representative flight speeds. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-NextGen!!!

Airborne-NextGen 02.13.24 is chock full of info in this Weekly News Episode, Tuesday, February 13th, 2024... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Holland Lee, Sophie Hurlock, Brianne Cross, Christopher Odom, and Laura Hutson, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, and Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, this episode covers:

Bertrand Piccard Announces 1st Hydrogen-Powered 'Round-the-World Flight
AMA Pleased With FAA Reauthorization Act Containing Model A/C Provisions
Bell Demonstrates High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) Technology
Joby to Launch Air Taxi in Dubai  
Archer Says 3 Test-Ready Aircraft Under Construction
Axiom 3 Mission To ISS Concludes Safely
US Army Guillotines Scout Helo Program

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