Other updates
All 27 published updates of this kind, newest publication date first; updates without a stated date come last. Page 2 of 3.
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Fabrum launches hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch Airport to accelerate zero-emission aviation
Fabrum has unveiled a hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch Airport to support the development of green hydrogen-powered technologies, primarily in aviation. The facility is located in the CIAL’s Kowhai Park renewable energy precinct and enables the development of liquefiers, gas management systems, and boil-off gas management technologies.
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FABRUM. and AMSL on Sky News Australia
Fabrum and AMSL Aero were featured on Sky News Australia discussing the zero-emission hydrogen-powered E-VTOL, Vertiia. The article highlights Fabrum's collaboration with AMSL Aero on liquid hydrogen storage systems to accelerate hydrogen adoption in aviation.
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Ārohia Trailblazer Grant Recipient
Fabrum has been named a recipient of an Ārohia Trailblazer Grant by Callaghan Innovation. The grant supports the company's goal of bringing hydrogen testing and excellence facilities to the innovation ecosystem.
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Industry collaboration to advance fast-growing aerospace sector in Aotearoa
Airways International and Tāwhaki Joint Venture have announced a collaboration agreement to support the growth of the New Zealand aerospace sector. The agreement identifies key target areas to fast-track testing of uncrewed aircraft.
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Autonomous Flight Testing
The article reports that the Kea Aerospace flight test team tested the auto pilot's 'return to home' functionality as part of fully autonomous flight operations. This testing was conducted on a day when the team was performing these specific autonomous flight operations.
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Flight Autonomy vs. Mission Autonomy
The article distinguishes between flight autonomy, which operates the aircraft safely, and mission autonomy, which determines how to pursue an objective. It argues that these are complementary layers with different responsibilities rather than a single scale of autonomy.
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Merlin Adds L-39 Albatros to Its Test Fleet, Helping Merlin Pilot™ Extend to More Tactical Mission Sets
Merlin Labs has added an Aero L-39C Albatros to its test fleet as its first jet. The aircraft is intended to serve as a dedicated jet testbed for flight testing and the continued development of Merlin Pilot for tactical aircraft.
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Merlin Moves its U.S. Flight Operations to North Central State Airport
Merlin has moved its U.S. flight operations to North Central State Airport in Smithfield, Rhode Island, concluding operations at Quonset State Airport. The move provides additional hangar capacity to support an expanding aircraft fleet and growing flight testing requirements.
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The Cessna Grand Caravan: A Testbed for Aircraft-Agnostic Autonomy
Merlin Labs uses the Cessna Grand Caravan as a testbed to evaluate software and collect flight data for developing its autonomous pilot system. The aircraft's low operating costs and suitability for short transport missions allow for frequent flight testing to guide software updates.
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Beyond the ISS: Building the next commercial LEO economy
The article reports that the next LEO economy will be served by a mix of dedicated, scalable platforms to meet new demands for frequent access and control. It identifies uncrewed free-flyers as a critical part of this market, offering high-cadence access and custom mission design.
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Outlier and Yuri sign MOU to expand access to microgravity research
Outlier Space and Yuri USA, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an integrated pathway for life-science research in microgravity. The agreement combines Yuri's flight-proven life-science hardware with Outlier Space's reusable payload delivery and return capability.
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Mark Dunwoodie confirmed as permanent CFO
Rakon has confirmed the appointment of Mark Dunwoodie as its permanent Chief Financial Officer effective 2 December 2024.