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  TA Unveil Uncrewed SkyCourier Concept 16.09.2026 9min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Priscilla, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. We’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today.1.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-09-14/textron-merlin-unveil-uncrewed-skycourier-conceptTextron, Merlin Unveil Uncrewed SkyCourier ConceptSeptember 14, 2026Textron Aviation and Merlin have unveiled a concept for an autonomous cargo aircraft based on the Cessna SkyCourier. The proposed SkyCourier UX would replace the cockpit with a nose cargo door and use Merlin Pilot autonomous flight software instead of onboard pilots.The aircraft currently exists only as a design study and display model, with no customer or production timeline announced. Textron would provide the FAA-certified SkyCourier airframe, while Merlin would supply the autonomy system already tested on Cessna Caravans and Beechcraft King Airs.The concept targets a payload of about 6,000 pounds, space for three LD3 containers, and autonomous operations from unpaved runways. Textron and Merlin say it could fill a gap between small cargo drones and much larger military transports. They are also studying kneeling landing gear and integrated loading systems.Using an aircraft already in production would give the concept an established manufacturing and support base.Merlin is also advancing autonomy in other programs. Its software for U.S. Special Operations Command C-130J transports passed a critical design review in June, while New Zealand regulators recently accepted testing evidence for key Merlin Pilot components. The company is also working with Israel Aerospace Industries on autonomous freighter conversions.2.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-09-10/joby-evtol-begins-week-flights-across-north-texasJoby eVTOL Begins Week of Flights across North TexasSeptember 10, 2026Joby Aviation has begun a week of electric air taxi demonstration flights across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking the first flights in Texas under the U.S. eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) and the latest stop on the company’s 2026 Electric Skies Tour.The Texas project, known as Project Nexus, is one of eight proposals selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA. Led by the Texas Department of Transportation, it includes Joby, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk Aero, along with several operators and logistics partners.Through September 14, Joby plans to fly its four-passenger eVTOL between Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and destinations across North Texas. Planned routes include a flight into the controlled airspace at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a round trip to Arlington to demonstrate noise levels, and a route to Toyota Motor North America’s campus in Plano that Joby has proposed for future commercial service.Joby has also leased 45,000 square feet at Perot Field as a long-term operating base in North Texas. The FAA said data from the demonstrations will help determine how electric aircraft can be safely integrated into the national airspace system.The company is also highlighting its autonomous flight work. A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan equipped with the Superpilot system acquired through Joby’s purchase of Xwing’s autonomy division is taking part in a separate cross-country demonstration tour.Meanwhile, Joby says its eVTOL air taxi program is now in the fifth and final stage of FAA type certification. Its first FAA-conforming aircraft flew in March, although FAA pilots still need to conduct certification-credit flights before a type certificate can be issued.3.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-09-09/amprius-boosts-energy-long-endurance-dronesAmprius Batteries Boost Energy for Long-endurance DronesSeptember 10, 2026Amprius Technologies plans to begin selling a 500 Wh/kg silicon-anode battery cell in the fourth quarter of this year. Put simply, Wh/kg measures how much energy a battery can store for each kilogram of weight. The higher the figure, the more energy can be carried at the same weight, which can help extend an aircraft’s range or endurance.The second-generation SiCore cell delivers 500 Wh/kg at a 1C continuous discharge rate and can be produced by contract manufacturers using standard lithium-ion equipment.Amprius already offers 500 Wh/kg cells under its SiMaxx line, but those require specialized in-house manufacturing and are produced in limited volumes. By contrast, SiCore is designed for existing production lines, which could reduce costs and improve scalability.The new cell is aimed mainly at high-altitude pseudo-satellites and fixed-wing drones, which need sustained energy over long periods rather than the high-power takeoff and climb demands of larger eVTOL aircraft.Amprius already supplies cells to Airbus subsidiary Aalto for its solar-powered Zephyr aircraft, which flew for 67 days in 2025. Other customers include drone manufacturers and operators such as Empirical Systems Aerospace, Nokia, and Matternet.Military and drone demand is also supporting the company’s growth. Second-quarter revenue reached $34 million, more than double the $15.1 million reported a year earlier. Amprius currently has access to more than 2 GWh of annual production capacity through manufacturing partners in China, South Korea, and the U.S.4. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367033/hong-kong-signs-2-mous-greater-bay-area-partners-commercialise-aerial-technology?module=latest&pgtype=homepage&utm_Hong Kong teams up with 50 partners to set standards for low-altitude aviationSeptember 10, 2026Hong Kong has secured support from more than 50 organisations to develop common standards for the low-altitude economy as the city seeks closer alignment with China’s national strategy for the sector.The initiative was announced at a low-altitude economy forum attended by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. Participating organisations include mainland Chinese eVTOL and telecommunications companies such as AutoFlight, EHang, China Telecom Global, and China Unicom Innovation Research Institute.Chan said no single city can establish global standards alone and highlighted Hong Kong’s common law system, aviation expertise, and status as an international financial and commercial hub as advantages for real-world testing.The government is also expanding its regulatory testing framework through “Regulatory Sandbox X,” which will cover more complex applications such as cross-boundary logistics and unconventional aircraft, including passenger-carrying vehicles.Hong Kong also signed two memorandums of understanding with mainland partners. One establishes a bilateral sandbox with Nansha in Guangdong, while the other involves a partner in central China. Officials said the agreements will combine the Greater Bay Area’s manufacturing and testing capabilities with Hong Kong’s strengths in research, standards setting, and regulation.More than 140 applications have already been approved for commercial low-altitude services, including deliveries, infrastructure inspection, and materials lifting. Another 33 more complex projects have been selected for testing under Sandbox X.Officials said Hong Kong aims to act as a “superconnector” for the sector, using its legal, regulatory, financial, and aviation strengths to promote common standards, commercialisation, and wider cooperation with Greater Bay Area and Belt and Road partners.The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast byPriscilla. Sound Edited by Jovie. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.
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  德事隆与 Merlin 发布“空中快车”无人货运机概念设计 16.09.2026 8min

  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Priscilla，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。本期我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。1.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-09-14/textron-merlin-unveil-uncrewed-skycourier-concept德事隆与 Merlin 发布“空中快车”无人货运机概念设计2026年9月14日德事隆航空与 Merlin 发布了一款基于塞斯纳“空中快车”的自主货运飞机概念。拟议中的 “空中快车” UX 将取消驾驶舱，改为机头货舱门，并使用 Merlin Pilot 自主飞行软件取代机上飞行员。目前，这款飞机还只停留在设计研究和展示模型阶段，尚未公布客户或生产时间表。德事隆将提供已经获得 FAA 认证的 “空中快车”机体，Merlin 则负责提供此前已经在塞斯纳“大篷车”和比奇“空中国王”上测试过的自主飞行系统。该概念机的目标载荷约为 6,000 磅，可容纳 3 个 LD3 集装箱，并能够在无人状态下从未铺装跑道起降。德事隆与 Merlin 表示，这款飞机有望填补小型货运无人机与大型军用运输机之间的市场空白。双方还在研究可下跪式起落架和集成装卸系统。由于采用一款已经投入生产的现有飞机作为基础，这一概念可以利用成熟的制造体系和后勤支持网络。Merlin 也在其他项目中推进自主飞行技术。其为美国特种作战司令部“大力神”开发的软件已于 6 月通过关键设计评审；新西兰监管机构近期也接受了 Merlin Pilot 关键组件的测试证据。此外，公司还正与以色列航空工业公司合作推进货机自主化改装。2.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-09-10/joby-evtol-begins-week-flights-across-north-texasJoby eVTOL 在德克萨斯州北部展开为期一周的飞行演示2026年9月10日Joby Aviation 已在达拉斯—沃思堡地区启动为期一周的电动空中出租车示范飞行。这是美国 eVTOL 融合试点计划在得州开展的首次飞行，也是 Joby 2026 年“电动天空巡展”的最新一站。这项得州项目名为联结计划（Project Nexus），是美国交通部和 FAA 选中的八个项目之一。项目由得州交通部牵头，参与方包括 Joby、Archer Aviation、Beta Technologies 和 Wisk Aero，以及多家运营商和物流合作伙伴。截至 9 月 14 日，Joby 计划使用其四座 eVTOL，在沃思堡联盟机场 Perot Field与德州北部多个目的地之间进行飞行。计划航线包括进入达拉斯—沃思堡国际机场的受控空域、往返阿灵顿以展示噪声水平，以及飞往丰田北美位于普莱诺的园区。Joby 已将后者列为未来商业运营的潜在航线之一。Joby 还在 Perot Field 租用了 45,000 平方英尺的场地，作为其在德州北部的长期运营基地。FAA 表示，这些示范飞行所获得的数据将有助于评估如何将电动航空器安全融入美国国家空域系统。与此同时，公司也在展示其自主飞行技术。一架赛斯纳208B“大篷车”搭载了 Joby 在收购 Xwing 自主飞行部门后获得的 Superpilot 系统，目前正在参加另一项跨美国示范飞行。Joby 表示，其 eVTOL 空中出租车项目目前已进入 FAA 型号认证的第五个、也是最后一个阶段。首架符合 FAA 认证构型的飞机已于今年 3 月完成首飞，不过在取得型号合格证之前，FAA 飞行员仍需开展可计入认证的飞行测试。3. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-09-09/amprius-boosts-energy-long-endurance-dronesAmprius 电池提升长航时无人机的能源性能2026年9月10日Amprius Technologies 计划于今年第四季度开始销售一款能量密度达到 500 Wh/kg 的硅负极电芯。这里的 Wh/kg（瓦时/千克）表示单位重量电池能够储存多少电能，数值越高，通常意味着在相同重量下可以储存更多电量，从而有助于延长航空器的续航时间。第二代 SiCore 电芯在 1C 持续放电倍率下可实现 500 Wh/kg 的能量密度，并且可以由代工厂使用标准锂离子电池设备进行生产。Amprius 目前已经通过其 SiMaxx 产品线提供 500 Wh/kg 电芯，但这类电芯需要采用公司内部的专用制造工艺，因此产量有限。相比之下，SiCore 可以在现有生产线上制造，有望降低成本并提升规模化生产能力。这款新电芯主要面向高空伪卫星和固定翼无人机。这类飞行器更看重长时间持续供能，而不是大型 eVTOL 在起飞和爬升阶段所需要的高功率输出。Amprius 已经为空客旗下 Aalto 的太阳能 Zephyr 飞行器供应电芯，该机在 2025 年曾连续飞行 67 天。公司的其他客户还包括 Empirical Systems Aerospace、诺基亚和无人机物流公司马特内特（matternet）等无人机制造商和运营商。军用和无人机市场的需求也在推动公司增长。Amprius 第二季度营收达到 3400 万美元，较去年同期的 1510 万美元增长一倍以上。目前，公司通过位于中国、韩国和美国的制造合作伙伴，已经获得了超过 2 GWh 的年产能。4. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367033/hong-kong-signs-2-mous-greater-bay-area-partners-commercialise-aerial-technology?module=latest&pgtype=homepage&utm_香港联合50家合作伙伴制定低空航空标准2026年9月10日香港已获得超过 50 家机构的支持，共同制定低空经济领域的统一标准，以推动香港更紧密地融入国家低空经济发展战略。这一计划在一场低空经济论坛上公布，香港运输及物流局局长陈美宝出席了活动。参与机构包括峰飞航空、亿航智能、中国电信国际和中国联通创新研究院等内地 eVTOL 企业及电信机构。陈美宝表示，任何单一城市都无法独自建立全球标准。她指出，香港实行普通法制度，拥有国际认可的航空专业能力，同时也是国际金融和商业中心，因此非常适合作为新技术的实际测试平台。香港政府还正在通过“监管沙盒 X”扩大低空经济的监管测试框架。该机制将涵盖更复杂的应用场景，包括跨境物流以及载人等非常规航空器的测试。香港还与内地合作伙伴签署了两份有关低空经济的谅解备忘录。其中一份与广东南沙建立双边监管沙盒，另一份则涉及中国中部地区的合作伙伴。有关官员表示，这些合作将结合粤港澳大湾区在制造和测试方面的能力，以及香港在科研、标准制定和监管方面的优势。目前，香港已批准超过 140 项低空商业服务申请，涵盖配送、基础设施巡检和物料吊运等领域。此外，还有 33 个更加复杂的项目被选入“监管沙盒 X”开展测试。香港官员表示，希望发挥香港“超级联系人”的作用，利用其法律、监管、金融和航空领域的优势，推动低空经济统一标准制定、商业化发展，以及与粤港澳大湾区和“一带一路”合作伙伴之间更广泛的合作。本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Priscilla，剪辑Jovie。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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  CZ's Ancient-Architecture Themed Flight 07.09.2026 7min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Jovie, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today.新闻1：https://news.carnoc.com/list/667/667384.htmlChina Eastern Airlines Launches Shanxi Ancient-Architecture Themed FlightSeptember 3, 2026On September 1, flight MU9966 took off from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and landed smoothly at Taiyuan Wusu International Airport. The ancient-architecture themed flight operated by China Eastern Airlines completed its maiden run. Jointly developed with the Shanxi Research Institute for the Conservation of Ancient Architecture, Colored Sculptures and Murals, the service transforms the whole passenger cabin into an immersive cultural exhibition area. The cabin is fitted with themed posters and popular-science illustrations, while documentaries about heritage protection are played during cruise phase of the flight. Crew members have received special cultural training to offer brief background introductions for interested passengers. Selected souvenirs related to Shanxi cultural relics are also distributed on board for first-flight passengers. The whole flight operated without incident, and passengers gave generally positive feedback on the on-board cultural displays. The project aims to expand public access to traditional Chinese culture using the in-flight media environment, and further boost cultural-tourism integration between different domestic regions.新闻2：https://www.ccaonline.cn/newsflashes/1231986.htmlGround Refueling Incident at John F. Kennedy Airport Forces Cancellation of Air China Intercontinental FlightSeptember 2, 2026In the early hours of local time August 31, a Boeing 747-8 aircraft belonging to Air China suffered ground damage during refueling operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport. While refueling hoses remained connected to the aircraft wing, the refueling vehicle moved abnormally and tore the aircraft refueling fittings, causing large volumes of aviation fuel to spill across the apron. Ground response teams and airport fire-fighting units quickly sealed off the accident site and carried out dilution treatment for leaked fuel. No personnel sustained physical injuries during the whole emergency response process. Nevertheless, damage to wing-mounted fuel system components forced the full cancellation of flight CA982 bound for Beijing Capital International Airport. Air China activated its pre-established contingency plan for disrupted international flights and arranged follow-up rebooking and accommodation services for stranded passengers. Technical teams carried out comprehensive inspection and assessment of the aircraft. Aviation safety authorities classify the airframe damage as minor. Relevant ground operation procedures are under official review and investigation to identify root causes of this ground safety occurrence.新闻3：https://news.carnoc.com/list/648/648372.htmlGeopolitical Risks Trigger Flight Disruptions at Major UAE AirportsSeptember 2, 2026On September 2, unstable regional security conditions led to widespread delays and partial cancellations at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. Meteorological records rule out bad weather as a direct cause, and flight disruptions stem mainly from shifting geopolitical risks across surrounding regions. Multiple departing flights out of Abu Dhabi heading for Cairo, Bahrain and Delhi experienced notable departure delays. One trans-ocean Emirates flight bound for New York was completely cancelled. Both major airports keep full operational status without full-scale shutdown. Airlines warn that flight schedules may still receive short-notice changes according to security evolution. Multiple countries have issued formal travel advisories reminding transit and destination passengers about regional uncertainties, possible temporary airspace adjustments and last-minute flight rerouting. Carriers have also allocated extra ground staff to handle increased passenger consultation demands inside airport terminals.新闻4：https://news.carnoc.com/list/667/667345.htmlSingapore Airlines Reveals New-Generation Cabin Products for Airbus A350 FleetSeptember 2, 2026Singapore Airlines has unveiled its complete set of new cabin products for the Airbus A350 fleet, with commercial launch scheduled for the first week of November 2026. The multi-year upgrade project covers first-class suites, business-class suites and premium-economy cabins, with fully updated seat hardware, ergonomic structures and interior decoration. New first-class suites add private closing doors and expanded dedicated storage space for personal belongings. Business-class suites adopt improved adjustment structures for stable full-flat sleeping positions during ultra-long-haul travel. Premium-economy seats gain extra legroom and optimized headrest designs for enhanced long-journey comfort. New-delivered Airbus A350-900 aircraft will receive these cabins first, before gradual deployment across long-haul intercontinental routes. The carrier aims to strengthen its competitive position within the high-end long-distance aviation market amid growing competition among global premium carriers.The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Jovie. Sound Edited by Luna. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.
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  东航推出山西古建文化主题航班 07.09.2026 5min

  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Jovie，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。新闻1：https://news.carnoc.com/list/667/667384.html东航推出山西古建文化主题航班2026年9月3日9月1日，MU9966航班从成都天府国际机场起飞，平稳降落在太原武宿国际机场，东方航空打造的山西古建主题航班顺利完成首航。该项目由东方航空联合山西省古建筑与彩塑壁画保护研究院联合打造，将整座客舱改造为沉浸式文化展示空间。客舱布置主题海报与科普图文，飞机进入平飞阶段后播放遗产保护主题纪录片。执飞机组完成专项文化培训，可以向有需要的旅客做简短内容讲解。本次首航还向机上旅客发放山西文物相关纪念小礼品。本次航班全程运行平稳，旅客对机上文化展示给出普遍积极评价。该项目希望借助客舱传播场景，拓宽中国传统文化的公众传播渠道，进一步推动国内不同地区之间的航旅融合发展。新闻2：https://www.ccaonline.cn/newsflashes/1231986.html国航客机在纽约肯尼迪机场发生地面加油事故，洲际航班被迫取消2026年9月2日当地时间8月31日凌晨，中国国际航空一架波音747-8客机，在纽约肯尼迪国际机场进行地面加油作业时出现机体损伤。加油软管还连接在飞机机翼接口的状态下，加油车辆发生非正常移动，扯坏飞机加油配件，造成大量航空燃油在停机坪泄漏。地勤处置队伍与机场消防单元迅速封锁事发机位，对泄漏燃油开展稀释处置。整个应急处置过程没有人员身体受伤。但机翼燃油系统部件受损，导致飞往北京首都国际机场的CA982航班直接全部取消。国航启动国际航班突发状况专项预案，为滞留旅客安排后续改签以及食宿保障。技术团队对飞机开展全面检查评估。航空安全监管机构将机体损伤判定为轻微等级。相关地面运行流程已经进入正式复盘调查，用来厘清这起地面安全事件的根本诱因。新闻3：https://news.carnoc.com/list/648/648372.html地缘风险引发阿联酋主要机场航班运行扰动2026年9月2日9月2日，不稳定的地区安全形势，造成迪拜国际机场与扎耶德国际机场出现大面积航班延误以及部分航班取消。气象记录排除恶劣天气作为直接诱因，航班扰动主要来自周边不断变化的地缘安全风险。阿布扎比多个飞往开罗、巴林、德里的出港航班出现明显起飞延误，阿联酋航空一班飞往纽约的跨洋航班被彻底取消。两座大型机场维持正常开放运行，没有实施全面关闭。航空公司提示，航班计划依旧会随着安全局势演变出现临时变动。多国发布正式旅行提示，提醒过境以及目的地旅客留意地区不确定性，防范临时空域调整、航线紧急改道等运行变化。各航司也增派地面工作人员，应对机场航站楼内上涨的旅客咨询压力。新闻4：https://news.carnoc.com/list/667/667345.html新加坡航空公布空客A350机队新一代客舱产品2026年9月2日新加坡航空对外发布空客A350机队全套新一代客舱产品，计划在2026年11月第1周投入商业运营。这项历时多年升级项目覆盖头等舱套房、商务舱套房以及豪华经济舱，座椅硬件、人体工学结构与内饰装潢全部完成更新。全新头等舱套房增设隐私舱门以及更大的个人专属储物空间。商务舱套房优化调节结构，可以在超长途飞行过程中稳定实现座椅完全放平。豪华经济舱座椅增加腿部空间，同时优化头枕结构，提升长途乘坐舒适度。新交付的空客A350-900客机将优先装配这套客舱，之后逐步投放长途洲际航线。在全球高端航司竞争加剧的背景下，航司希望借此巩固自身在高端长途航空市场的竞争地位。本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Jovie，剪辑Luna。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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  Jetcraft Bullish on Preowned BA Market 03.09.2026 15min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I'm Luna, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we're truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we'll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight.We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese.Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let's explore what's making news in aviation today.1.AINsight: Go-arounds Are a Normal and Expected OutcomeBy Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - SafetyAugust 28, 2026Earlier this month, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a safety notice warning aircraft operators and pilots about an unacceptable rise in unstable approaches that continue to land rather than go around. The regulator, citing historical data, said this practice makes a subsequent adverse event 80 to 100 times more likely.Safety Notice SN-2026/008 “sets out the actions that operators are expected to take within their operational, safety management, and training systems to reduce the incidence of unstable approaches continued to landing and to reinforce the go-around as a normal, expected, and well-practiced response.”A stabilized approach is a well-established defense against approach and landing accidents. The practice is effective at reducing runway excursions, hard landings, tail strikes, and runway contact events.However, according to the CAA, data from mandatory occurrence reports and operator safety data indicated a concerning negative trend. The regulator acknowledged the fact that an unstable approach does not always result in a negative outcome; in many cases, these approaches that continue without a go-around conclude with an uneventful landing.The CAA safety notice identifies unstable approaches continuing to land as a persistent issue that affects aviation safety. The uptick in these events was described as a “concerning trend.”The reality is the lack of go-arounds from unstable approaches is a decades-old problem. FAA ASIAS data has historically shown a lack of compliance in go-arounds from unstable approaches. The fact that only 3% to 5% of unstable approaches result in a go-around—meaning 95% to 97% continue to land—is problematic.The CAA safety notice places an emphasis on a go-around as a normal and expected outcome of an unstable approach. This is sound advice. A go-around is not an “emergency,” and any professional pilot should be confident and comfortable flying the maneuver. In addition, a pilot’s decision to go around must be supported by unambiguous SOPs and a no-fault go-around policy.Absent from the CAA’s analysis is a discussion about those flight crews that continue the unstable approach and land. Outside of those exceptional circumstances specifically defined by the CAA (a hazard that makes the go-around a greater safety risk), there are very few legitimate reasons to continue an unstable approach to a landing.Deviating from established SOPs is a slippery slope and is indicative of either intentional noncompliance, a breakdown in crew resource management, or a failure of leadership by the pilot-in-command. The potential negative consequences of continuing an unstable approach far outweigh the favorable outcomes of a go-around.AINsight: Aircraft Go-arounds Are a Normal and Expected Outcome | Aviation International News2.Vertical Lift Groups Extend Trade Show PartnershipBy Charles Alcock • Managing EditorAugust 26, 2026The European Helicopter Association (EHA) and Vertical Aviation International (VAI) are extending their joint hosting of the annual European Rotors trade show through 2032, they said yesterday.The next staging of European Rotors will be from November 30 to December 3 in Lyon, France, before moving to Milan for the 2027 event. According to VAI and EHA, more than 5,400 attendees are expected this year, as well as 260 exhibiting companies from 70 countries.This week, EHA chairman Fredrik Kämpfe visited VAI’s headquarters in the Washington, D.C. area for discussions with its president and CEO, François Lassale, and the association’s management team. The groups plan to work more closely together to support their combined memberships, which include helicopter operators, manufacturers, and industry professionals in more than 60 countries.“European Rotors has shown what EHA and VAI can build when we work as true partners,” Lassale said. “Continuing this relationship lets us extend that same spirit of collaboration to the bigger questions facing our industry: safety, sustainability, and the future of vertical flight for members on both sides of the Atlantic.”The two associations have been working in tandem on international regulatory issues such as the safe integration of beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations. Other topics covered include electronic conspicuity and the development of practical right-of-way rules for airspace shared by crewed and uncrewed aircraft.Vertical Lift Groups Extend European Rotors Trade Show Partnership | Aviation International News3.TSB: Rotorcraft Prone To Lost Visual Reference AccidentsBy Amy Wilder • WriterAugust 26, 2026Loss-of-visual-reference accidents are more likely to involve helicopters than airplanes, according to a series of Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigations. Reviewing 5,177 Canadian airplane and rotorcraft accidents recorded from 2000 to 2021, investigators found a total of 95 involving a loss of visual reference: 68 of 4,378 airplane accidents versus 27 of 799 helicopter accidents—a rate more than double that of airplanes.The TSB has linked part of that disparity to Canadian regulations that do not require commercial helicopter operators to train pilots or equip aircraft to recover from inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC), relying instead on an avoid-at-all-costs strategy that investigators have called unrealistic.Four recommendations were issued by the TSB to Transport Canada as a result of these investigations: require commercial helicopter operators to ensure pilots possess the skills to recover from IIMC; require implementation of technology to assist with IIMC avoidance and recovery; require single-pilot operators under Subpart 604 and Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) to develop SOPs based on corporate knowledge and industry best practices; and enhance requirements for helicopter operators conducting reduced-visibility operations in uncontrolled airspace.Some Canadian operators have voluntarily gone beyond current regulatory minimums, the TSB found. It cited enhanced winter training, close monitoring of pilots for pressure to fly in marginal conditions, simulator-based IIMC recovery training, and dispatching aircraft equipped with radar altimeters and synthetic vision systems as measures already adopted by some operators.The recommendations draw heavily on three recent TSB investigations into VFR helicopter missions that lost visual reference in flat light and whiteout conditions. All three resulted in accidents—one fatal.The TSB also pointed to a gap between helicopter and fixed-wing requirements for reduced-visibility operations in uncontrolled airspace. Rotorcraft may be authorized to operate in visibility as low as half a statute mile below 1,000 feet agl—half the one-statute-mile minimum required of fixed-wing aircraft. Unlike airplane operators under the same authorization, they need not carry an artificial horizon, directional gyro, or GPS, nor complete annual IFR training.Citing the Royal Canadian Air Force, the report noted that one to two hours of annual instrument flight training, ideally supplemented with quarterly training, would give a VFR pilot a chance of surviving an IIMC encounter. From 1988 to 2022, the RCAF recorded 27 helicopter incidents attributed to loss of visual reference or IIMC; in 19 of those, IIMC and instrument flight training, procedures, or instrumentation were credited with contributing to a successful recovery.TSB Canada: Helicopter Loss-of-visual-reference Accidents Twice as Likely | Aviation International News4.Jetcraft Bullish on Preowned Business Aircraft MarketBy Charles Alcock • Managing EditorAugust 25, 2026Jetcraft is bullish on prospects for the preowned business aircraft sector for the remainder of 2026, anticipating balanced growth opportunities in a midyear report issued this week. The broker concluded that the market is emerging more stable from the post-pandemic adjustments that some commentators have interpreted as a slowdown.For the rest of this year, Jetcraft indicated that increased output of new aircraft and changes in tax rules could be key drivers of trading conditions. “Production rates are gradually improving, inventory is beginning to recover in selected segments, and policy changes—including the introduction of 100% bonus depreciation in the U.S.—may encourage additional activity before we ring in a new year,” said CEO Chad Anderson.According to the company, it was both “inevitable and necessary” that the post-Covid surge in demand was curtailed, and in its wake the business aviation market is more robust. “Global wealth continues to expand, international business travel remains resilient, and private aviation has become more firmly established as a productivity tool for corporations, entrepreneurs, and family offices, rather than simply a discretionary luxury.”Jetcraft’s first-half 2026 report made no direct mention of the ongoing military conflicts in the Gulf and Ukraine, or macroeconomic concerns over U.S. government debt and inflationary pressure. However, the company did acknowledge significant variations in market conditions in different regions.For instance, limited inventory in North America has resulted in aircraft being sourced from Europe, where national economies are generally weaker. According to Jetcraft, the Middle East and Southeast Asia continue to generate strong demand for large-cabin models.“Increasingly, successful transactions depend on understanding global market dynamics rather than local ones,” Anderson commented. “And, despite geopolitical uncertainty, buyers have remained engaged and transactions have moved forward at a healthy pace.”Jetcraft Remains Bullish on Preowned Business Aircraft Market | Aviation International NewsThe audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That's all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Luna. Sound Edited by Olivia. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. 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  Jetcraft看好二手公务机市场 03.09.2026 10min

  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Luna，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。一、AINsight：复飞是正常且可预期的结果2026年8月28日本月早些时候，英国民航局（CAA）发布安全通告，警告航空器运营商和飞行员：不稳定进近后继续着陆而非复飞的做法出现不可接受的上升趋势。该监管机构援引历史数据称，这种做法使后续不利事件发生的可能性增加80至100倍。安全通告SN-2026/008“明确了运营商应在其运行、安全管理和培训体系中采取的行动，以减少不稳定进近继续着陆的发生率，并强化复飞作为正常、可预期且充分演练的应对措施”。稳定进近是防止进近和着陆事故的有效防御手段。该做法能有效减少冲出跑道、重着陆、擦机尾和跑道接触事件。然而，据CAA称，强制事件报告和运营商安全数据显示了令人担忧的负面趋势。该监管机构承认，不稳定进近并非总是导致负面结果；在许多情况下，这些未执行复飞的不稳定进近最终以正常着陆告终。CAA安全通告将不稳定进近继续着陆确定为影响航空安全的持续性问题。这类事件的增加被描述为“令人担忧的趋势”。现实情况是，不稳定进近缺乏复飞是一个存在数十年的老问题。FAA航空安全信息系统（ASIAS）历史数据显示，不稳定进近的复飞执行率不足。事实上，仅3%至5%的不稳定进近导致复飞——意味着95%至97%继续着陆——这是成问题的。CAA安全通告强调，复飞是不稳定进近的正常且可预期结果。这是合理的建议。复飞不是“紧急情况”，任何职业飞行员都应自信且熟练地操纵该机动。此外，飞行员的复飞决策必须得到明确的标准操作程序（SOP）和无过错复飞政策的支持。CAA的分析中未涉及那些继续不稳定进近并着陆的飞行机组的讨论。除了CAA特别定义的例外情况（使复飞成为更大安全风险的危害）外，继续不稳定进近着陆的合理理由寥寥无几。偏离既定标准操作程序是危险的滑坡，表明存在故意不遵守、机组资源管理失效或机长领导失职。继续不稳定进近的潜在负面后果远大于复飞的有利结果。AINsight: Aircraft Go-arounds Are a Normal and Expected Outcome | Aviation International News二、垂直起降团体延长航展合作2026年8月26日欧洲直升机协会（EHA）和国际垂直航空协会（VAI）8月25日宣布，双方将联合主办的年度欧洲旋翼航空器展（European Rotors）合作延长至2032年。下一届欧洲旋翼航空器展将于11月30日至12月3日在法国里昂举办，随后2027年展会将移师米兰。据VAI和EHA称，预计今年将有超过5400名参会者，以及来自70个国家的260家参展企业。本周，EHA主席Fredrik Kämpfe访问了VAI位于华盛顿特区附近的总部，与其总裁兼首席执行官François Lassale及协会管理团队进行会谈。双方计划更紧密地合作，以支持其联合会员群体，包括60多个国家的直升机运营商、制造商和行业专业人士。“欧洲旋翼航空器展展示了EHA和VAI作为真正合作伙伴所能取得的成就，”Lassale表示。“延续这一关系使我们能将同样的协作精神延伸至行业面临的更大问题：安全、可持续性，以及大西洋两岸会员的垂直飞行未来。”两个协会一直在国际监管问题上协同工作，例如超视距无人机运行的安全融合。其他议题包括电子显眼性，以及有人驾驶和无人驾驶航空器共享空域的实用优先权规则制定。Vertical Lift Groups Extend European Rotors Trade Show Partnership | Aviation International News三、TSB：旋翼航空器易发生目视参考丢失事故2026年8月26日据加拿大运输安全委员会（TSB）一系列调查，目视参考丢失事故更可能涉及直升机而非飞机。在审查2000年至2021年间记录的5177起加拿大飞机和旋翼航空器事故中，调查人员发现共有95起涉及目视参考丢失：飞机4378起事故中的68起，对比直升机799起事故中的27起——发生率是飞机的两倍以上。TSB将部分差异与加拿大法规关联，这些法规未要求商业直升机运营商培训飞行员或配备航空器以从意外进入仪表气象条件（IIMC）中改出，而是依赖一种“不惜一切代价避免”的策略，调查人员认为该策略不切实际。TSB向加拿大运输部提出四项建议：要求商业直升机运营商确保飞行员具备从IIMC中改出的技能；要求实施技术以协助IIMC避免和改出；要求加拿大航空法规（CARs）第604分部和第七部下的单飞行员运营商基于组织知识和行业最佳实践制定标准操作程序（SOP）；以及加强直升机运营商在非管制空域实施低能见度运行的要求。TSB发现，部分加拿大运营商已自愿超越现行法规最低要求。TSB引用了强化冬季培训、密切监控飞行员在边缘条件下的飞行压力、基于模拟机的IIMC改出培训，以及派遣配备无线电高度表和合成视景系统的航空器等措施，这些已被部分运营商采用。这些建议大量借鉴了TSB对三起近期目视飞行规则（VFR）直升机任务在平光和乳白天空条件下丢失目视参考的调查。三起均导致事故——其中一起致命。TSB还指出，直升机与固定翼航空器在非管制空域低能见度运行要求之间存在差距。旋翼航空器可能被授权在距地面1000英尺以下能见度低至半法定英里的条件下运行——是固定翼航空器一法定英里最低要求的一半。与获得同等授权的固定翼运营商不同，直升机无需携带人工地平仪、航向陀螺或GPS，也无需完成年度仪表飞行规则（IFR）培训。报告援引加拿大皇家空军（RCAF）指出，每年一到两小时的仪表飞行训练，理想情况下辅以季度培训，将使目视飞行规则（VFR）飞行员有机会在IIMC遭遇中幸存。1988年至2022年间，RCAF记录了27起归因于目视参考丢失或IIMC的直升机事件；其中19起中，IIMC以及仪表飞行训练、程序或设备被认为对成功改出有贡献。TSB Canada: Helicopter Loss-of-visual-reference Accidents Twice as Likely | Aviation International News四、Jetcraft看好二手公务机市场2026年8月25日Jetcraft在本周发布的中期报告中对2026年剩余时间二手公务机行业的前景持乐观态度，预期实现平衡增长机会。该经纪商总结称，市场正从部分评论人士解读为放缓的疫情后调整中趋于稳定。Jetcraft指出，今年剩余时间新航空器产量增加和税制变化可能是交易状况的关键驱动因素。“生产率正逐步改善，部分细分市场库存开始恢复，政策变化——包括美国引入100%额外折旧——可能在迎接新年之前鼓励更多交易活动，”首席执行官Chad Anderson表示。据该公司称，疫情后需求激增的回落是“不可避免且必要的”，其后商务航空市场更加稳健。“全球财富持续扩张，国际商务旅行保持韧性，私人航空作为企业、企业家和家族办公室的生产力工具而非单纯的随意性奢侈品，地位更加稳固。”Jetcraft 2026年上半年报告未直接提及海湾和乌克兰持续的军事冲突，或美国政府债务和通胀压力的宏观经济担忧。然而，该公司承认不同地区市场状况存在显著差异。例如，北美库存有限导致航空器从欧洲采购，而欧洲各国经济普遍较弱。据Jetcraft称，中东和东南亚继续对大客舱机型产生强劲需求。“成功交易越来越取决于理解全球市场动态而非本地动态，”Anderson评论道。“而且，尽管地缘政治存在不确定性，买家仍保持参与，交易以健康的步伐推进。”Jetcraft Remains Bullish on Preowned Business Aircraft Market | Aviation International News本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Luna，剪辑Olivia。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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  Ampaire $19 M Hybrid-electric Airplanes 28.08.2026 10min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Olivia, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-20/ampaire-raises-19-million-hybrid-electric-airplanes1.Ampaire Raises $19 Million for Hybrid-electric AirplanesU.S.-based hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire has raised $19 million in a Series B financing round led by DiamondStream Partners, with Alaska Star Ventures and IAGi Ventures also participating. The new funding will support certification of the Eco Caravan and the 570-kilowatt AMP-H570 powertrain, while also expanding production capabilities, supplier development, aftermarket support, and operations under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Ampaire expects to achieve type certification for both the AMP-H570 and Eco Caravan in 2027. The company says the Eco Caravan can reduce fuel consumption by 54% to 57% compared with a conventional turboprop Caravan. Meanwhile, Ampaire is working with IAG to explore hybrid-electric auxiliary power unit (APU) applications for existing and new commercial aircraft, with the aim of reducing fuel consumption and emissions during ground operations. The financing comes as some competitors are scaling back their hybrid-electric programs, while Ampaire continues to pursue the commercialization and large-scale deployment of its technology.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-19/whisper-aero-flies-electric-glider-its-quiet-fans2.Whisper Aero Flies Electric Glider on Its Quiet FansU.S. aerospace start-up Whisper Aero has announced the first powered flights of its Whisper Powered Swift, an experimental glider equipped with two eQ250 electric ducted fans. The flight-test campaign was conducted at the company’s facility in Crossville, Tennessee, where test pilot Zac Majors completed three flights totaling more than 130 minutes. According to Whisper, all planned test objectives were achieved, marking the transition of the program from gliding validation flights to powered flight testing.The Whisper Powered Swift uses a modified Aériane Swift 3 glider as a flying testbed for Whisper’s electric propulsion technology. Its two eQ250 propulsors can deliver up to 85 pounds of static thrust each and are powered by five Epic 1.0 battery modules. With a 26:1 lift-to-drag ratio, the glider can remain airborne for extended periods on limited battery power, giving engineers more time during each flight to evaluate propulsion performance, acoustics, and handling qualities. Before the powered flights, the program completed progressively ballasted gliding tests, aircraft integration testing, formal readiness reviews, and 1,000 hours of ground-based propulsion life testing.The project has also received a $500,000 grant from the state of Tennessee and is being conducted in cooperation with Tennessee Tech University to demonstrate quiet electric flight. Whisper Aero is developing its low-noise and efficient propulsion technology for a wide range of applications, including military drones, regional aircraft concepts, and consumer products. By pursuing both civil and defense markets, the company aims to address the aviation industry’s challenges of reducing aircraft noise while achieving the cost and efficiency levels required for broader commercial adoption.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-24/louisiana-airport-receives-third-fbo3.Sky X Marks the Spot with FBO at Hammond NorthshoreSky X has opened a new fixed-base operator (FBO) at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) in Louisiana, bringing the airport’s total number of FBOs to three. Located near New Orleans on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, the airport now offers expanded ground services for business aviation operators and passengers. Sky X’s newly built facility includes a two-story, 10,000-square-foot terminal with an open lobby, passenger lounge and refreshment bar, a 14-seat conference room, theater room, recreation room, and showers.The FBO also features a 30,000-square-foot hangar capable of accommodating ultra-long-range business jets. A second phase of development is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and will add two additional hangars, tripling the total hangar space. In addition to FBO services, Sky X provides FAA Part 145 maintenance, AOG rapid-response services, and Part 135 charter operations onsite. As a member of the Avfuel dealer network, it will also offer contract fuel services and a customer loyalty program. The opening expands Hammond Northshore’s business aviation infrastructure and strengthens Sky X’s ability to provide integrated services to business aviation customers.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-21/asias-bizav-show-anticipates-growth-2027-event4.Asia’s Bizav Show Anticipates Growth for 2027 EventOrganizers of the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo (BAAFEx) expect the 2027 event in Singapore to grow significantly compared with its inaugural edition in 2025, with the number of exhibitors and attendees potentially increasing by up to 50%. The show will be held at the Changi Exhibition Centre from March 22 to 24, 2027, with organizers expecting around 75 participating companies and more than 3,000 industry professionals. The second edition will broaden its coverage of the business aviation sector, with new focuses on helicopters and eVTOL aircraft, while also providing greater depth in areas such as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).As of August 21, around 20 companies had already confirmed their participation, including Boeing Business Jets, Lufthansa Technik, AEG Fuels, and Amber Aviation. Other expected exhibitors include Gama Aviation, Asia Flight Services, FCG Ops, Hadid International, Gogo, Viasat, and IFOS Aviation Services India. India’s rapidly expanding business aviation market will also become a major new topic for the conference, while the agenda will continue to address developments in Southeast Asia and China.Experia is also seeking to increase the event’s value for exhibitors by attracting high-quality attendees and high-net-worth individuals from across the Asia-Pacific region. The Changi Exhibition Centre will provide a large static display area for business aircraft, despite growing concerns among some manufacturers about the cost of participating in trade shows. According to Asian Sky Group data, new aircraft delivered to Asia-Pacific customers in 2025 were worth a combined $2.24 billion, with long-range business jets accounting for 34.9% of market revenue. The figures highlight the region’s growing and increasingly mature business aviation ecosystem, providing a strong foundation for the expansion of BAAFEx 2027.The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Olivia. Sound Edited by Priscilla. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.
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  Ampaire筹集1900万美元，推进混合电推进飞机项目 28.08.2026 8min

  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Olivia，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-20/ampaire-raises-19-million-hybrid-electric-airplanes1.Ampaire筹集1900万美元，推进混合电推进飞机项目美国混合电推进技术公司Ampaire近日完成1900万美元B轮融资，由DiamondStream Partners领投，Alaska Star Ventures和IAGi Ventures参与。本轮资金将主要用于推进Eco Caravan和570千瓦AMP-H570动力系统的适航取证，同时扩大生产能力、供应链体系和售后支持，并支持公司在FAA eVTOL集成试点项目（eIPP）中的演示飞行。Ampaire预计将在2027年完成AMP-H570和Eco Caravan的型号合格审定。公司表示，Eco Caravan相比传统涡轮螺旋桨Caravan可降低54%至57%的燃油消耗。此外，Ampaire正与IAG合作，探索将混合电推进技术应用于现役及新型商用飞机的辅助动力装置（APU），以进一步降低飞机地面运行期间的燃油消耗和排放。此次融资正值部分竞争对手缩减混合电推进项目之际，Ampaire则继续推进相关技术的商业化和规模化应用。https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-19/whisper-aero-flies-electric-glider-its-quiet-fans2.Whisper Aero凭借静音风扇完成电动滑翔机首飞    美国航空初创企业Whisper Aero近日宣布，其搭载两台eQ250电动涵道风扇的试验型滑翔机Whisper Powered Swift完成首次动力飞行测试。此次测试于田纳西州克罗斯维尔的飞行试验基地进行，试飞员Zac Majors共完成3架次飞行，累计飞行时间超过130分钟，并完成全部预定测试目标。此次飞行标志着该项目正式从此前的滑翔验证阶段进入动力飞行测试阶段。Whisper Powered Swift由改装的Aériane Swift 3滑翔机作为飞行试验平台，两台eQ250推进器分别可提供最高85磅静态推力，并由5个Epic 1.0电池模块供电。飞机26:1的升阻比能够有效延长滞空时间，使工程师可以在有限电池电量下获得更长的单架次测试时间，从而进一步评估电推进系统的性能、噪声水平以及飞机操纵品质。项目此前还完成了逐步增加配重的滑翔测试、飞机系统集成测试、飞行准备状态评审以及1000小时地面推进系统寿命测试，为动力飞行奠定基础。该项目还获得了田纳西州政府50万美元拨款，并与田纳西理工大学合作开展低噪声飞行验证。Whisper Aero目前正将其静音、高效电推进技术应用于多个领域，包括军用无人机、支线客机概念机以及消费类产品等，试图同时拓展民用和国防市场。公司表示，降低航空器噪声并控制成本是未来航空推进技术面临的重要挑战，而此次Powered Swift的成功飞行将为其进一步验证和推广相关技术提供支持。https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-24/louisiana-airport-receives-third-fbo3.Sky X进驻Hammond Northshore机场，启用商务航空FBO美国路易斯安那州Hammond Northshore Regional Airport（KHDC）近日迎来新的固定基地运营商（FBO）Sky X，使机场FBO总数增至3家。Sky X新建的综合设施包括一座两层、面积约1万平方英尺的航站楼，配备旅客休息室、饮品吧台、14人会议室、影音室、娱乐室和淋浴设施等，为商务航空旅客提供综合地面服务。此外，Sky X还建有一座3万平方英尺的机库，可容纳超远程公务机。项目第二阶段计划于今年年底前完成，届时将新增两座机库，使机库总面积扩大至现有规模的3倍。除地面保障服务外，Sky X还在机场内提供FAA Part 145部维修服务、AOG快速响应以及Part 135部包机运营服务，并通过Avfuel经销商网络提供合同燃油和客户忠诚度计划。公司表示，新设施将进一步提升其商务航空综合服务能力，并通过现代化设施、充足的机库空间和定制化礼宾服务，为客户提供更加完善的商务航空体验。https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-21/asias-bizav-show-anticipates-growth-2027-event4.2027年亚洲商务航空论坛暨博览会规模预计扩张亚洲商务航空论坛与展览会（BAAFEx）主办方Experia Events预计，2027年展会规模将较2025年首届活动进一步扩大，参展企业和专业观众数量最多有望增长50%。展会将于2027年3月22日至24日在新加坡樟宜展览中心举行，预计吸引约75家企业和超过3000名业内人士参加。新一届展会将扩大覆盖范围，并新增直升机和eVTOL等领域，同时进一步细分维修、修理与大修（MRO）等专业板块。截至2026年8月21日，已有约20家公司确认参展，包括波音公务机、汉莎技术、AEG Fuels和天成商务航空等，预计还将有Gama航空、亚翔航空、FCG、Hadid国际、Gogo、Viasat以及印度IFOS航空服务公司等企业参展。会议议程还将重点关注印度商务航空市场，并继续讨论东南亚和中国市场的发展趋势。主办方同时希望通过新加坡成熟的商务航空生态和高净值客户资源，提高展会对参展商的商业价值。樟宜展览中心拥有较大的静态展示区域，预计将展示多架公务机。根据亚洲天空集团的数据，2025年交付给亚太客户的新飞机总价值达到22.4亿美元，其中远程公务机按收入计算占34.9%。这些数据反映出亚太商务航空市场持续增长，也为BAAFEx 2027的扩张提供了市场基础。本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Olivia，剪辑Priscilla。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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  Archer Aviation Acquisition 22.08.2026 12min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Priscilla, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today.1. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-10/archer-acquire-wisk-insitu-and-skygrid-boeingArcher To Acquire Wisk, Insitu, and SkyGrid from BoeingAugust 10, 2026Archer Aviation will acquire autonomous eVTOL developer Wisk Aero, defense drone manufacturer Insitu, and airspace management software company SkyGrid from Boeing in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1 billion. Under the agreement, Boeing will receive shares equal to 19.75% of Archer’s outstanding Class A stock and gain a seat on Archer’s board. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026.The acquisition significantly expands Archer beyond its core eVTOL air taxi business. Wisk brings autonomous flight technology, including flight-control computers, sensors, and radar systems developed for its pilotless Gen 6 eVTOL. SkyGrid adds AI-based airspace management software, while Insitu provides an established defense drone business with more than 3,500 uncrewed aircraft deployed and customers in 35 countries.Insitu also gives Archer an immediate source of revenue, generating more than $200 million annually. Archer plans to combine technologies from the three businesses with its “Zee” aerospace and defense AI model as it develops a broader autonomous aviation platform.The deal also strengthens Archer’s growing defense business. The company recently unveiled Thunder, a hybrid-electric autonomous military aircraft developed with Anduril, as well as its commercial counterpart, Halo. Neither aircraft has flown yet.The acquisition is particularly notable because Wisk and Archer were once legal rivals. Wisk sued Archer in 2021 over alleged theft of trade secrets before the companies settled in 2023, with Wisk becoming Archer’s exclusive provider of autonomous flight technology.Meanwhile, Archer continues to pursue FAA certification of its four-passenger Midnight eVTOL. The aircraft is now in the fourth and final phase of type certification, while flight testing continues in California. Archer reported $1.6 billion in liquidity at the end of the second quarter and said completing and integrating the Boeing transaction will be a major priority for the remainder of the year.2. Heart Aerospace Flies X1 Electric Demonstrator Aircraft | Aviation International NewsHeart Aerospace Flies X1 Electric Demonstrator AircraftAugust 13, 2026Heart Aerospace has completed the inaugural flight of its X1 technology demonstrator aircraft, which the start-up said is the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown. The milestone—which lasted a total of 27 minutes—took place on Thursday from California-based Heart’s flight test base at New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport.“With the first flight of X1, Heart Aerospace has demonstrated electric flight at the scale of a commercial airliner,” said founder and CEO Anders Forslund. During the flight, which was conducted under an FAA Experimental Category Special Airworthiness Certificate (SAC-EC), the aircraft reached an altitude of 1,100 feet agl while its all-electric propulsion system delivered over one megawatt of power. Heart’s X1 full-scale demonstrator is the precursor of its thirty seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner, which the company intends to enter service in 2031. While Heart claims the X1 is “representative” of its upcoming production aircraft, it is currently developing “the first pre-production ES-30” at its pilot manufacturing plant in Los Angeles. It hopes to start flying this demonstrator in 2028. The X1 demonstrator was first publicly unveiled from Heart’s former Swedish headquarters in September 2024. At the time, Heart said it intended to start flight testing in the second quarter of 2025, with a subsequent X2 pre-production prototype to commence flying in 2026. Announcing a permanent move to the U.S, Heart revealed it would be flying X1 from Plattsburg after moving the aircraft from its Gothenburg, Sweden site in early 2025.3. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-14/merlin-clears-certification-hurdle-ai-cockpitMerlin Clears a Certification Hurdle for AI in the CockpitAugust 14, 2026Few obstacles in autonomous flight have proved more difficult than convincing regulators that artificial intelligence can safely perform safety-critical functions. Merlin has now reached an important certification milestone with the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ), although its latest financial results show that commercial success remains distant.Merlin reached Stage of Involvement (SOI) 3 for two components of its Merlin Pilot autonomous flight system: the flight control computer and automated communication system. SOI 3 means CAANZ has reviewed and accepted testing evidence for both components, leaving one stage before final compliance. The work was coordinated with the FAA under a bilateral agreement.Merlin also closed an issue paper covering machine-learning-based natural language processing, which enables Merlin Pilot to conduct voice communications with air traffic control. The company aims to provide full-phase autonomy from takeoff to touchdown.The certification program is being conducted under Part 23 using a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan as the test aircraft. Merlin is also developing its Condor product family for larger Part 25 transport-category aircraft and has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries to pursue autonomous conversions of Boeing and Airbus freighters.Competitor Reliable Robotics is pursuing FAA certification for its own autonomous Caravan system, targeting approval in 2028. Unlike Merlin, however, its system leaves radio communications to a ground operator.Despite its certification progress, Merlin remains far from profitability. Second-quarter revenue fell 29% year over year to $2.2 million, with almost all revenue coming from the U.S. government. The company spent $27.3 million during the quarter but ended June with $183.9 million in cash and no debt, which it expects will fund operations into fiscal 2028.Merlin is also developing autonomous systems for military aircraft, including the C-130J and Boeing KC-135, and expects its first operational Merlin Pilot system within three years.4.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-10/embraer-racks-record-performances-second-quarterEmbraer Racks Up Record Performances in Second QuarterAugust 10, 2026Embraer continues to post record results, reporting second-quarter revenue of $2.2 billion, an all-time high and a 23% year-over-year increase. The Brazilian manufacturer also reached a record backlog of $34.5 billion, up 16% from a year earlier.The company’s executive aviation division performed particularly strongly, with revenue rising 32% to $725 million. Embraer delivered 45 business jets during the quarter, including 24 Phenoms and 21 Praetors, compared with 38 aircraft in the same period last year.Executive Jets backlog increased 5% year over year to a record $7.8 billion. Despite higher deliveries, the division maintained a book-to-bill ratio above 1:1, indicating that new orders continue to exceed deliveries as demand remains strong.Embraer delivered 74 executive jets during the first half of the year, representing 45% of its full-year guidance of 160 to 170 aircraft. The company plans to increase annual executive jet production capacity to more than 200 aircraft by the end of the decade. However, supply chain issues continue to delay some deliveries.Executive jet margins also improved, rising from 20.9% a year earlier to 23.8%, supported by higher volumes, improved pricing, lower U.S. tariffs, and a $60 million tax credit.Across its commercial and executive aviation businesses, Embraer delivered 65 aircraft in the second quarter, its strongest quarterly performance in 16 years. First-half deliveries reached 109 aircraft, up 20% compared with the same period in 2025.5.https://www.163.com/dy/article/L48EPJ3T0556J3TO.htmlRecently, the Flight Standards Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) released draft amendments for public consultation to three regulations: the Rules on the Certification of Civil Aircraft Pilots (CCAR-61), the Rules on the Certification of Commercial Non-Transport Operators (CCAR-136), and the Rules on the Certification of Civil Aircraft Pilot Schools (CCAR-141). The deadline for submitting comments is August 30.All three regulations focus on the core objective of “ensuring absolute safety in two key areas” and set out systematic measures in critical areas including qualification management, operational certification, and training management.The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Priscilla. Sound Edited by Jovie. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.
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  Archer 将从波音收购 Wisk、Insitu 和 SkyGrid 22.08.2026 10min

  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Priscilla，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。1. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-10/archer-acquire-wisk-insitu-and-skygrid-boeingArcher 将从波音收购 Wisk、Insitu 和 SkyGrid2026年8月10日Archer Aviation 将通过一项价值约 10 亿美元的全股票交易，从波音收购自动驾驶 eVTOL 开发商 Wisk Aero、国防无人机制造商 Insitu 以及空域管理软件公司 SkyGrid。根据协议，波音将获得Archer A 类普通股 19.75% 的股份，并获得 Archer 董事会的一个席位。该交易预计将在 2026 年底前完成。此次收购将使 Archer 的业务大幅拓展至其核心 eVTOL 空中出租车业务之外。Wisk 将带来自动驾驶飞行技术，包括为其第六代无人驾驶eVTOL 开发的飞行控制计算机、传感器和雷达系统；SkyGrid 将带来基于人工智能的空域管理软件；Insitu 则拥有成熟的国防无人机业务，已部署超过 3,500 架无人机，客户遍及 35 个国家。Insitu 还将为 Archer 带来直接的收入来源，其年收入超过 2 亿美元。Archer 计划将这三家公司的技术与其航空航天和国防人工智能模型“Zee”相结合，以开发更广泛的自主航空平台。此次交易还将进一步增强 Archer 不断扩展的国防业务。该公司最近公布了与 Anduril 联合开发的 Thunder 混合电动自主军用飞行器，以及其商用版本 Halo。目前，这两款飞行器都尚未进行飞行。值得注意的是，Wisk 与 Archer 此前曾因法律纠纷站在对立面。Wisk 于 2021 年以涉嫌窃取商业秘密为由起诉 Archer，双方于 2023 年达成和解，随后 Wisk 成为 Archer 独家自主飞行技术供应商。与此同时，Archer 仍在推进其四座 Midnight eVTOL 的 FAA 型号认证。目前该机已进入型号认证的第四个也是最后一个阶段，同时继续在加利福尼亚州开展飞行测试。Archer 报告称，截至第二季度末拥有 16 亿美元的流动资金，并表示在今年剩余时间内，完成与波音的交易并顺利整合相关业务将是公司的主要任务之一。2. Heart Aerospace Flies X1 Electric Demonstrator Aircraft | Aviation International NewsHeart Aerospace 完成 X1 电动验证机首飞2026年8月13日Heart Aerospace 已完成其 X1 技术验证机的首次飞行。这家初创公司表示，X1 是迄今完成飞行的最大型电池电动飞机。此次首飞于周四在纽约州普拉茨堡国际机场的 Heart 飞行测试基地进行，全程持续 27 分钟。Heart Aerospace 创始人兼首席执行官 Anders Forslund 表示：“通过 X1 的首次飞行，Heart Aerospace 展示了商业客机规模的电动飞行能力。”此次飞行是在 FAA 实验类特别适航证许可下进行的。飞行期间，X1 达到1,100 英尺的离地高度，其全电动推进系统输出功率超过 1 兆瓦。X1 是一架全尺寸验证机，也是 Heart 未来 30 座 ES-30 混合电动支线客机的前期验证平台。公司计划于 2031 年将 ES-30 投入运营。Heart 表示，X1 在设计上能够代表未来的量产飞机。目前，公司正在洛杉矶的试生产工厂开发“首架预生产型 ES-30”，并计划于 2028 年开始这架飞机的飞行测试。X1 验证机于 2024 年 9 月在 Heart 当时位于瑞典的总部首次公开亮相。当时，公司计划在 2025 年第二季度开始飞行测试，并计划让后续的 X2 预生产原型机于 2026 年首飞。此后，Heart 宣布将业务永久迁往美国，并于 2025 年初将 X1 从瑞典哥德堡转移至美国，随后决定在纽约州普拉茨堡开展 X1 的飞行测试。3. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-14/merlin-clears-certification-hurdle-ai-cockpitMerlin 突破驾驶舱人工智能认证的一项关键障碍2026年8月14日在自主飞行领域，最棘手的障碍之一，是让监管机构接受人工智能承担对安全至关重要的功能。如今，Merlin 已在新西兰民航局的认证过程中取得重要进展，不过其最新财务业绩显示，公司距离实现盈利仍有相当距离。Merlin 的 Merlin Pilot 自主飞行系统中，飞行控制计算机和自动通信系统两个组件已达到参与阶段（SOI）3。达到 SOI 3 意味着新西兰民航局已审查并认可这两个组件提交的测试证明材料，距离最终合规还剩一个阶段。相关工作是在与 FAA 的双边协议框架下协调开展的。Merlin 还完成了一份有关基于机器学习的自然语言处理技术的议题文件，该技术能够让 Merlin Pilot 与空中交通管制进行语音交流。公司的目标是实现从起飞到着陆全过程的自主飞行。该认证项目依据第23部开展，并使用一架 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 作为测试飞机。Merlin 还在开发面向更大型第25部运输类飞机的 Condor 产品系列，并已与以色列航空工业公司合作，推进波音和空客货机的自主飞行改装。竞争对手 Reliable Robotics 也正在为自己的 Caravan 自主飞行系统申请认证，并计划于 2028 年获得 FAA 批准。不过与 Merlin 不同，其系统仍由地面操作员负责无线电通信。尽管认证工作取得进展，Merlin 第二季度营收仍同比下降 29%，至 220 万美元，其中几乎全部来自美国政府。公司当季支出 2730 万美元，但截至 6 月底仍持有 1.839 亿美元现金且没有债务，预计足以支持公司运营至 2028 财年。Merlin 还在将其技术应用于包括 C-130J 和波音 KC-135 在内的军用飞机，并预计在未来三年内推出首套投入实际运营的 Merlin Pilot 系统，应用于军用或商业领域。4.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-10/embraer-racks-record-performances-second-quarterEmbraer 第二季度业绩创多项历史纪录2026年8月10日Embraer 继续创下业绩新高，第二季度营收达到 22 亿美元，创历史纪录，同比增长 23%。这家巴西飞机制造商的积压订单总额也达到创纪录的 345 亿美元，同比增长 16%。公司的商务航空部门表现尤为强劲，营收增长 32% 至 7.25 亿美元。Embraer 在第二季度共交付 45 架公务机，其中包括 24 架 Phenom 和 21 架 Praetor，高于去年同期的 38 架。Embraer 商务机部门的积压订单同比增长 5%，达到创纪录的 78 亿美元。尽管交付量有所增加，该部门的订单出交付比仍高于 1:1，表明在需求持续强劲的情况下，新订单仍超过交付量。今年上半年，Embraer 共交付 74 架公务机，相当于全年 160 至 170 架交付目标的 45%。公司计划到2030年前后，将商务机年产能提高至 200 架以上。不过，供应链问题仍导致部分飞机的交付出现延迟。商务机业务利润率也有所改善，从去年同期的 20.9% 上升至 23.8%，主要得益于交付量增加、定价改善、美国关税影响减弱以及 6000 万美元的税收抵免。包括商用航空和商务航空业务在内，Embraer 第二季度共交付 65 架飞机，创下 16 年来最强劲的季度交付表现。今年上半年累计交付 109 架飞机，比 2025 年同期增长 20%。5.https://www.163.com/dy/article/L48EPJ3T0556J3TO.html近日，中国民用航空局飞行标准司发布《民用航空器驾驶员合格审定规则》（CCAR-61部）、《商业非运输运营人运行合格审定规则》（CCAR-136部）、《民用航空器驾驶员学校合格审定规则》（CCAR-141部）三部规章修订版征求意见稿，意见反馈截止时间为8月30日。三部规章均聚焦"确保两个绝对安全"核心目标，对资质管理、运行审定、训练管理等关键领域作出系统部署。本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Priscilla，剪辑Jovie。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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  Typhoon Dolphin Hits Eastern China 14.08.2026 7min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Jovie, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today.新闻1：https://news.cctv.com/2026/08/08/ARTI2is8J0PElcqAcOv9aAd2260808.shtmlTyphoon Dolphin Hits Eastern China Coast, Airports Adjust Summer Travel Flights on a Large ScaleAugust 8, 2026Influenced by typhoon Dolphin, civil‑aviation services along China’s eastern coastal areas face severe challenges. On August ninth, twenty twenty‑six, airports including Shanghai, Ningbo, Wenzhou and Fuzhou carried out large‑scale flight adjustments based on meteorological warnings. Ningbo Lishe International Airport suspended all flight operations starting from the night of August eighth and remained closed throughout August ninth. Large numbers of arrival and departure flights at Shanghai’s two major airports were cancelled or delayed. Domestic airlines cut more than one thousand five hundred flights in total. East China Regional Administration of Civil Aviation of China has made advance arrangements for flood and typhoon prevention. Airports and carriers have completed risk checks, prepared emergency supplies and arranged on‑duty staff. Airlines rolled out special ticket policies. Passengers affected directly by the typhoon may get free refunds or flight rescheduling without service charges. Aviation authorities remind travellers that flight changes are highly uncertain in typhoon weather. Please verify real‑time flight updates before departure and follow official notices。新闻2：https://www.jingjiribao.cn/static/detail.jsp?id=675070Tibet Airlines Cooperates with Tibet Airport Group to Launch Inter-airline Transfer Service for High-Altitude AirportsAugust 9, 2026On August seventh, twenty twenty‑six, Tibet Airlines together with Tibet Airport Group officially launched a new inter‑airline transfer service at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport. The service is named Convenient High‑Altitude Transfer for Xizang. It is specially designed to solve transfer difficulties at high‑plateau airports in Xizang. In the past, passengers transferring between different carriers in Lhasa needed to collect checked baggage and complete check‑in procedures again. Under this new service, qualified transfer passengers can enjoy through‑checked baggage and one‑stop inter‑airline transfer without reclaiming luggage. Dedicated ground staff will offer on‑site guidance support. This transfer product covers major Xizang airports including Lhasa, Shigatse, Ngari and Nyingchi. Due to high altitude and scattered air‑route networks, cross‑airline transfer has long been a travel pain point. This service will greatly cut transfer time and improve travel experience for passengers travelling into and out of Xizang. Passengers need to book designated combined transfer tickets to get baggage‑through‑check benefits.新闻3：https://news.cctv.cn/2026/08/09/ARTIOmMWEG4y7qoQ3FEbTjkt260809.shtmlTwo Passenger Planes Nearly Collide with Only Meters of Clearance at Sydney Airport, AustraliaAugust 9, 2026In the early morning of local time August ninth, twenty twenty‑six, a serious near‑miss took place on the apron of Sydney International Airport in Australia. A Jetstar passenger aircraft bound for the Gold Coast nearly collided with a Qatar Airways plane being towed by ground vehicles. The distance between the two aircraft shrank to only several metres at the closest point. Pilots of the Jetstar flight applied emergency braking immediately and prevented a crash. One cabin crew member doing pre‑departure cabin checks fell and sustained minor injuries. More than one hundred passengers on board remained safe and unhurt. The involved Qatar Airways aircraft carried no passengers at that moment. Due to recent staff shortages within air‑traffic‑control positions, Sydney Airport has enforced traffic‑flow control, leading to delays for many arriving and departing flights. Australian aviation safety authorities have opened a formal investigation into this apron incident and will release follow‑up findings.新闻4：https://news.cctv.com/2026/08/08/ARTIU6vujAhgeG61klWiizJS260808.shtmlThe Federal Aviation Administration Releases Airworthiness Directive to Inspect Certain Boeing AircraftAugust 8, 2026On local time August 6, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States issued an official airworthiness directive. This directive covers three Boeing aircraft models including the 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9 and 737 MAX 8‑200, affecting around 471 aircraft registered in the United States. The regulator states it has received operator reports about cracks found on fuselage sections of certain aircraft. Such defects may weaken structural integrity and create potential safety risks. This airworthiness directive will officially take effect on September 10, 2026. It requires relevant airlines to complete special structural inspections within required time limits. Any aircraft found with cracks must receive necessary repairs before returning to commercial service. Civil‑aviation authorities across other parts of the world will keep following this safety notice. Carriers worldwide will carry out inspections and maintenance according to their own fleet conditions.The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Jovie. Sound Edited by Luna. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.
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  台风白海豚影响华东沿海，多地机场大规模调整暑运航班 14.08.2026 5min

  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Jovie，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。新闻1：https://news.cctv.com/2026/08/08/ARTI2is8J0PElcqAcOv9aAd2260808.shtml台风白海豚影响华东沿海，多地机场大规模调整暑运航班2026年8月8日受第13号台风白海豚影响，我国华东沿海民航运行迎来严峻考验。2026年8月9日，上海、宁波、温州、福州等多地机场，根据气象预警实施航班动态调整。宁波栎社国际机场从8月8日夜间开始暂停全部航班运行，8月9日全天保持停航状态。上海两大机场大量进出港航班被取消或者延后，多家国内航空公司累计调减航班超过1500架次。民航华东地区管理局已经提前部署防汛防台工作，督促各机场、航司落实隐患排查、应急物资储备以及人员值班安排。航空公司同步出台特殊票务政策，受台风直接影响的旅客，可以免费办理退票或者航班改期，不收取手续费用。民航部门提醒广大听众，台风天气下航班变动随机性较强，请出行旅客出发前确认航班最新状态，密切留意航空公司以及机场发布的官方通知，合理调整自己的出行计划。新闻2：https://www.jingjiribao.cn/static/detail.jsp?id=675070西藏航空联合西藏机场集团推出高高原跨航司中转服务2026年8月9日2026年8月7日，西藏航空联合西藏机场集团，在拉萨贡嘎国际机场，正式发布高高原跨航司中转服务产品，产品名称为干支通、藏易行、我帮您中转。这项服务专门针对西藏地区高高原机场中转难点打造。以往旅客在拉萨进行不同航空公司之间中转，需要自行提取托运行李，重新办理值机手续。新服务落地之后，符合条件的中转旅客，可以实现行李直挂，无需提取行李，一站式完成跨航空公司中转流程。服务同时配备专门中转工作人员，为旅客提供引导协助。该中转产品覆盖拉萨、日喀则、阿里、林芝等西藏区内主要机场。行业介绍，西藏高原机场海拔高、航线网络分散，跨航司中转一直是出行痛点。这项服务推出之后，将显著降低中转耗时，提升进藏、出藏旅客出行体验。航空公司提示，旅客购票时需要选择对应中转组合，才能够享受行李直挂相关便利。新闻3：https://news.cctv.cn/2026/08/09/ARTIOmMWEG4y7qoQ3FEbTjkt260809.shtml相距仅数米，澳大利亚悉尼机场两架客机险相撞2026年8月9日当地时间2026年8月9日清晨，澳大利亚悉尼国际机场发生地面运行险情。一架捷星航空计划飞往黄金海岸的客运客机，在滑行道滑行过程当中，险些和一架正由地面车辆牵引移动的卡塔尔航空客机发生碰撞。两机距离最近的时候仅有数米。捷星航空航班的飞行员立刻采取紧急制动，成功避免撞击。事件当中，1名从事起飞之前客舱检查工作的乘务员摔倒，出现轻微受伤，机上100多名旅客全部平安，没有受伤。发生险情的卡塔尔航空客机，当时机上没有搭载任何乘客。据了解，近期悉尼机场空中交通管制岗位工作人员人力短缺，机场已经实施流量管控，不少进出港航班出现不同程度延误。澳大利亚相关安全监管机构，已经启动对这起地面险肇事件的正式调查，后续会对外公布调查相关进展。新闻4：https://news.cctv.com/2026/08/08/ARTIU6vujAhgeG61klWiizJS260808.shtml美联邦航空局发布适航指令，要求检查部分波音客机2026年8月8日当地时间2026年8月6日，美国联邦航空管理局发布一份正式适航指令。这份指令覆盖波音737 MAX 8、737 MAX 9、737 MAX 8‑200三款客机机型，大约有471架在美国完成注册的飞机受到本次指令影响。监管机构表示，前期收到多份运营方反馈报告，部分同型号客机机身结构位置出现裂纹，该缺陷有可能削弱飞机机身的结构完整性能，带来潜在安全隐患。这份适航指令，将在2026年9月10日正式生效。指令要求相关航空公司，在规定时间之内完成对应飞机的专项结构检查，一旦检查过程当中发现裂纹，需要开展必要维修之后，飞机才可以恢复商业飞行。全球其他地区的民航监管部门，也会持续跟踪这一安全提示，各航空公司会结合自身机队情况，落实相应的检查与维护工作。本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Jovie，剪辑Luna。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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  FAA Plans Transition to Unleaded Avgas 06.08.2026 13min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I'm Luna, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we're truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we'll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight.We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese.Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let's explore what's making news in aviation today.1. FAA Releases Plan for Transition to Unleaded AvgasAugust 4, 2026As required by the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act, the FAA has released “The Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline.” This initial version of the plan will be updated as new information is incorporated and phases of the plan are completed.Phase 1 requires completion of FAA approvals and authorizations for the three candidate unleaded fuels that have been fielded or are under development. “Phase 1 also includes comparison testing and reporting to facilitate more informed decision-making by the end users,” according to the FAA.The three fuels in Phase 1 are GAMI’s G100UL, which has been supplemental type certificate (STC)-approved for all spark-ignition piston aviation engines; Swift Fuels 100R, STC-approved for several engines but not yet for high-performance engines that require the detonation-protection features in 100LL; and LyondellBasell/VP Racing’s UL100, for which the companies hope to gain an FAA fleet-wide approval later this year covering certain aircraft and engines but not yet high-performance detonation-sensitive engines.The FAA and industry have partnered on the transition to unleaded avgas through the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative. As part of this effort, the FAA is testing the three fuels at its William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This testing is “part of the first phase of the transition to address key questions concerning performance and compatibility,” and the FAA will update the transition plan after this phase is done.Meanwhile, both Swift Fuels and LyondellBasell/VP Racing are working with the FAA under the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative on the fleet authorization program. The FAA is also working to expedite rollout of high-octane unleaded fuel using the STC pathway, for both GAMI’s G100UL (which is already STC-approved for high-octane engines) and Swift’s 100R.During the transition to unleaded avgas, which is supposed to happen by the end of 2030 in the continental U.S. and 2032 in Alaska—although the FAA has indicated that these deadlines may slip—the FAA is “encouraging airports to introduce unleaded fuel alternatives while requiring maintaining 100LL availability for aircraft through the transition.”The FAA is also holding airports to grant assurance obligations that require them to “continue to offer leaded 100LL until safe, fleet-wide unleaded alternatives are widely and locally accessible.”FAA Releases Plan for Smooth and Safe Transition to Unleaded Avgas | Aviation International News2. Australia Plans To Introduce Annual Aircraft RegistrationJuly 30, 2026The Australian government intends to introduce a digital annual registration requirement for all VH-registered aircraft starting next July. Before implementing the requirement, Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking comments from the aviation industry. Currently, there is a one-off registration that remains valid indefinitely, supported by periodic updates. “In practice, this approach has proven inefficient and unreliable,” said CASA.Introducing an annual VH aircraft registration scheme “will support safety outcomes and data accuracy,” according to CASA. “Cost-recovery arrangements will be finalized following consultation.” An annual fee will start on July 1, 2028, one year after the annual registration requirement starts. “The levy would help CASA administer the scheme and maintain the digital registration system,” the authority said.There are three options proposed for structuring the annual registration cost: a $72 flat-rate levy applied to all VH-registered aircraft; between $50 and $250 per aircraft under a weight-based levy calculated using aircraft mtow; and between $40 and $500 per aircraft under a weight and category model.“Your feedback will help us refine the scheme and ensure it is practical, effective, and suitable for the aviation industry and broader community,” stated CASA. Comments are due by August 13.Australia Plans To Introduce Annual Aircraft Registration | Aviation International News3. New FBO To Land at Puerto Rico’s San Juan AirportJuly 30, 2026BlueSky San Juan, a $54 million FBO project, has broken ground at Puerto Rico’s San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (TJSJ). Spearheaded by industry veteran José Maldonado—who previously built the Pazos FBO at TJSJ, which was later sold to Jet Aviation—the complex represents the largest business aviation development on the island in more than a decade.The facility—scheduled for completion in third-quarter 2028 as the third service provider on the field—will feature an 8,000-sq-ft terminal, with executive and pilot lounges, conference and flight-planning rooms, and concierge services. An onsite U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection facility will allow international arrivals to clear U.S. customs directly at TJSJ before continuing to the U.S. mainland.Also included will be a trio of 20,000-sq-ft hangars with 30-foot-high doors, capable of sheltering the latest ultra-long-range business jets, and enough privately financed ramp to accommodate the largest commercial passenger aircraft.Located off Runway 10, the FBO will allow aircraft to taxi directly to it within seconds of landing, minimizing ground movement and facilitating quick turns.“Business aviation continues to evolve, and Puerto Rico needs infrastructure that supports the next generation of international operators,” said Maldonado, BlueSky San Juan’s senior partner. He added that the facility has been designed “to deliver an elite experience while reinforcing Puerto Rico’s strategic role as the Caribbean gateway to the U.S. mainland.”New FBO To Land at Puerto Rico’s San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l Airport | Aviation International News4. Aviation Groups Unite To Address Runway IncursionsJuly 29, 2026Three international aviation industry groups are coordinating to reduce runway incursions worldwide, after years of high-profile close calls put renewed pressure on regulators and airport operators to act. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), and Airports Council International (ACI)—organizations representing airlines, air navigation service providers, and airports, respectively—have launched a joint initiative.“This initiative brings airlines, airports, and air navigation service providers together to identify runway risks earlier and take coordinated action,” said Nick Careen, IATA’s senior v-p of operations, safety, and security.The Joint Runway Safety Initiative centers on three areas: collecting better safety data, including near-collision reports and input from frontline staff; giving more weight to local runway safety teams, where airlines, airports, and air navigation service providers work out local risks together; and sharing lessons learned so effective mitigation can be adopted across airports with similar operating environments. The groups said the effort builds on existing programs, including the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPPRI) and the ICAO Global Runway Safety Action Plan, and will draw on tools such as ACI’s Runway Safety Team Implementation Package and IATA’s Runway Incursion Safety Risk Assessment.“Runway safety depends on clear communication and coordinated decisions across the airport environment,” said Andrea Sack, CANSO’s senior v-p of global operations.The initiative follows years of heightened attention to runway safety in the U.S. as well as globally. FAA data showed that reported U.S. runway incursions alone have numbered close to 1,700 annually over the past six recorded years, with 1,758 in 2024. The NTSB issued more than a dozen related safety recommendations to the FAA in 2024, including calls for cockpit-based surface alerting technology. In March 2025, a U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General audit found that the FAA analyzed incursion data on an airport-by-airport basis rather than agency-wide, making it harder to catch risks before they spread.“Airports sit at the center of this challenge, where every part of the aviation system converges,” said Darryl Dowd, ACI World’s v-p of safety, security, and operations. “Local knowledge and sustained collaboration are what turn safety guidance into real reductions in risk, and ACI is committed to supporting our members as they put these tools to work.”The initiative also draws on the runway safety checklist (co-developed by ACI and CANSO), a gap-analysis tool for airlines developed under GAPPRI, and IATA’s operational safety audit program, which reviews airline risk assessments and mitigation measures. Together, the three organizations represent a broad swath of the industry: IATA counts more than 370 member airlines accounting for roughly 85% of global air traffic, ACI represents more than 800 members operating over 2,200 airports in more than 160 countries, and CANSO’s members support more than 90% of the world’s air traffic.Global Aviation Industry Groups Launch Joint Runway Incursion Initiative | Aviation International NewsThe audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That's all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Luna. Sound Edited by Olivia. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.
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  FAA发布无铅航空汽油过渡计划 06.08.2026 11min

  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Luna，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。一、FAA发布无铅航空汽油过渡计划2026年8月4日根据2024年《FAA再授权法案》的要求，美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）发布了《无铅航空汽油过渡计划》。该初始版本将在纳入新信息并完成各阶段工作后更新。第一阶段要求完成FAA针对三种候选无铅燃料的审批和认可程序，这些燃料已投入使用或正在研发中。FAA表示：“第一阶段还包括对比测试和报告，以便为终端用户提供更充分的决策依据。”第一阶段涉及的三种燃料包括：GAMI公司的G100UL，已获得补充型号合格证（STC）认证，适用于所有火花点火活塞式航空发动机；Swift Fuels公司的100R，已获STC批准用于若干发动机，但尚未批准用于需要100LL低铅燃油所提供抗爆震性能的高性能发动机；以及利安德巴塞尔/VP Racing公司的UL100，两家公司希望今年晚些时候获得FAA机队范围批准，涵盖特定航空器和发动机，但尚不包括高性能爆震敏感型发动机。FAA与业界通过"消除航空汽油铅排放倡议"（Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions）合作推进无铅航空汽油过渡。作为该工作的一部分，FAA正在其位于新泽西州大西洋城的威廉·J·休斯技术中心对这三种燃料进行测试。该测试是"过渡第一阶段的一部分，旨在解决有关性能和兼容性的关键问题"，FAA将在该阶段完成后更新过渡计划。与此同时，Swift Fuels和利安德巴塞尔/VP Racing均在FAA"活塞航空燃料倡议"（Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative）框架下开展机队授权项目合作。FAA还在努力通过STC途径加快高辛烷值无铅燃料的推广，涉及GAMI的G100UL（已获高辛烷值发动机STC批准）和Swift的100R。在向无铅航空汽油过渡期间，美国大陆地区目标过渡完成时间为2030年底，阿拉斯加为2032年底——尽管FAA已表示这些期限可能推迟——FAA"鼓励机场引入无铅燃料替代方案，同时要求在过渡期内确保航空器在过渡期间仍可获得100LL燃油供应。”FAA还要求机场履行拨款担保义务（grant assurance obligations），即"在安全、覆盖机队的无铅替代燃料尚未在本地广泛可及之前，继续提供含铅100LL的燃料"。FAA Releases Plan for Smooth and Safe Transition to Unleaded Avgas | Aviation International News二、澳大利亚计划推行航空器年度注册制度2026年7月30日澳大利亚政府拟于2027年7月起对所有VH注册（澳洲注册）航空器推行数字化年度注册要求。在实施该要求之前，澳大利亚民航安全局（CASA）正征求航空业意见。目前，澳大利亚实行一次性注册，注册长期有效，仅需定期更新信息。CASA表示："实践证明，这种做法效率低下且不可靠。"CASA称，推行VH航空器年度注册制度"将有助于提升航空安全水平和数据准确性"。"成本回收安排将在征询意见后最终确定。"年度费用将于2028年7月1日开始征收，即年度注册要求实施一年后。"该征费将帮助CASA管理该制度并维护数字化注册系统，"该局表示。年度注册费用的结构有三种方案：对所有VH注册航空器统一征收72澳元统一固定收费；按航空器最大起飞重量（MTOW）计算，每架征收50至250澳元不等的重量分级征费；以及按重量和航空器类别制定收费方案，每架征收40至500澳元不等。CASA表示："您的反馈意见将帮助我们完善该制度，确保其对航空业和更广泛社区切实、有效且适用。"意见征询截止日期为8月13日。Australia Plans To Introduce Annual Aircraft Registration | Aviation International News三、波多黎各圣胡安机场将迎来新FBO运营设施2026年7月30日BlueSky San Juan——一项耗资5400万美元的固定基地运营商（FBO）项目——已在波多黎各圣胡安路易斯·穆尼奥斯·马林国际机场（TJSJ）破土动工。该项目由业界资深人士何塞·马尔多纳多牵头，他曾在此机场建成Pazos FBO，后出售给Jet Aviation。该综合体是岛上十余年来最大的公务航空开发项目。该设施计划于2028年第三季度完工，届时将成为机场第三家服务提供商。设施将包括8000平方英尺的FBO服务大厅，内设行政休息室和飞行员休息室、会议室和飞行计划室，以及礼宾服务。现场设有美国海关与边境保护局（CBP）检查设施，国际航班旅客可在TJSJ直接办理美国入境手续，随后继续前往美国大陆地区。项目还包括三座各20000平方英尺的机库，机库门高30英尺，可容纳最新型超远程公务机，以及足够私人出资的机坪空间，可停靠最大型商业客机。该FBO位于10号跑道附近，航空器着陆后可在数秒内直接滑行至该设施，最大限度减少地面滑行时间，便于快速过站。"商务航空持续发展，波多黎各需要能够支持下一代国际运营商的基础设施，"BlueSky San Juan高级合伙人Maldonado表示。他补充称，该设施的设计旨在"提供精英级服务体验，同时巩固波多黎各作为加勒比地区通往美国本土门户的战略地位"。New FBO To Land at Puerto Rico’s San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l Airport | Aviation International News四、航空业界联合应对跑道入侵2026年7月29日多年来，多起引发广泛关注的险情事件给监管机构和机场运营商带来了新的行动压力，在此背景下，三家国际航空业组织正协调合作，以减少全球范围内的跑道入侵。国际航空运输协会（IATA）、国际民航导航服务组织（CANSO）和国际机场理事会（ACI）——分别代表航空公司、空中航行服务提供者和机场——已联合发起一项倡议。"这项倡议将航空公司、机场和空中航行服务提供者凝聚在一起，以便更早识别跑道风险并采取协调行动，"IATA运营、安全与安保高级副总裁Nick Careen表示。联合跑道安全倡议聚焦于三个领域：收集更完善的安全数据，包括接近碰撞报告和一线人员反馈；更加重视当地跑道安全小组的作用，航空公司、机场和空中航行服务提供者在该小组中共同研判当地风险；以及分享经验教训，使有效的缓解措施能够在运行环境相似的机场之间推广应用。三家组织表示，该倡议建立在现有项目基础之上，包括《防止跑道入侵全球行动计划》（GAPPRI）和《国际民航组织全球跑道安全行动计划》，并将借鉴ACI跑道安全小组实施包和IATA跑道入侵安全风险评估等工具。"跑道安全依赖于机场环境中清晰的沟通和协调一致的决策，"CANSO全球运营高级副总裁Andrea Sack表示。该倡议出台之前，美国及全球范围内跑道安全多年来备受关注。FAA数据显示，仅美国报告的跑道入侵在过去六个有记录的年份中每年接近1700起，2024年达1758起。2024年，美国国家运输安全委员会（NTSB）向FAA提出了十余项相关安全建议，包括呼吁采用驾驶舱场面告警技术。2025年3月，美国交通部监察长审计发现，FAA以机场为单位而非全局层面分析跑道侵入数据，这使得在风险扩散前加以识别变得更加困难。"机场处于这一挑战的核心，航空系统的各个环节在此交汇，"ACI World安全、安保与运营副总裁Darryl Dowd表示。"现场经验和持续协作是将安全指导转化为实际风险降低的关键，ACI致力于支持我们的成员运用这些工具。"该倡议还借鉴了ACI与CANSO联合开发的跑道安全核查单、GAPPRI框架下为航空公司开发的差距分析工具，以及IATA运行安全审计计划——该计划审查航空公司的风险评估和缓解措施。三家组织共同代表了行业的广泛领域：IATA拥有370余家成员航空公司，占全球航空运输量的约85%；ACI代表160多个国家运营2200余个机场的800余家成员；CANSO成员保障全球90%以上的航空运输。Global Aviation Industry Groups Launch Joint Runway Incursion Initiative | Aviation International News本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Luna，剪辑Olivia。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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  Rotortrade CEO Bullish on Heli Market 28.07.2026 14min

  Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Olivia, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-21/rotortrade-ceo-bullish-helicopter-market-shift1.Rotortrade CEO Bullish on Helicopter Market ShiftBy CURT EPSTEIN • Business Aviation Services EditorJuly 21, 2026Philippe Lubrano, CEO of global helicopter sales and support provider Rotortrade, said the rotorcraft market has shifted from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market as the industry moves toward the second half of the year. “I don’t see any slowdown in this industry for the next three to five years,” he predicted. “Everybody wants more choppers.”Emergency aeromedical transport remains a dominant factor in the rotorcraft ecosystem, according to Lubrano. “Definitely, the EMS sector is a growing sector,” he said. “We’re doing a number of EMS completions on preowned aircraft to satisfy our clients, and I think the EMS sector is going to see more and larger aircraft coming in.”In an assessment of the first-half helicopter market conditions, Lubrano noted that long lead times among the OEMs have added months, if not years, to delivery times on the most popular models. This, he said, is putting pressure on the young, used market inventory at a time when many in-service helicopters are nearing their replacement cycles.He explained that since production lines for military and civil helicopters are often comingled, increasing demand from the former is also affecting OEM order books. Conflicts such as the Iran war may affect investment strategies, with some potential owners opting for short-term leases instead of ownership of newer helicopters like the Airbus H160 medium twin.“We can give the opportunity to any client to try them, so short-term lease, two, three years becomes a possibility on that type, so the client can really assess the aircraft and see if they want to move on with the acquisition,” Lubrano said.Another factor going forward in the year is the start of fire season in the U.S. and Europe, with many aircraft occupied with firefighting contracts. Rotorcraft dealers and completions houses are gearing up for that.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-07-22/japanese-leasing-group-backs-archers-halo-utility-drone2.Japanese Leasing Group Backs Archer's Halo Utility DroneBy CHARLES ALCOCK • Managing EditorJuly 22, 2026Japanese leasing group Marubeni Aerospace is helping Archer Aviation find use cases for the Halo autonomous aircraft it unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. The hybrid-electric model is part of a family of dual tiltrotor drones being developed by Archer and Anduril that also includes the Thunder military platform launched on Monday.Archer has not confirmed any range or payload details for the Halo or Thunder, but said the hybrid-electric powertrain it has developed in-house will be sufficient “to support global self-deployment.”Alternatively, the company explained, the aircraft can be packed into a standard shipping container for transport by air, road, rail, or sea, offering the multi-modal transport logistics required to reach where it needs to be.The partners expect to begin test flights of the Thunder/Halo prototype in 2027, but have not said when they will begin deliveries. The companies said they have already flown what they described as “a full-scale surrogate aircraft.”Based on the powertrain Archer developed for its four-passenger Midnight eVTOL air taxi, the series’ hybrid-electric powertrain drives the rotors directly from electric motors and features a turbogenerator. The propulsion system also includes wing-mounted optimum-speed tiltrotors that vary the revolutions per minute to maintain efficiency through different phases of flight, reducing power demand and fuel burn in cruise as well as reducing noise to avoid detection by hostile forces during low-altitude approaches."Over the past eight years we've engineered, tested, and scaled the technology this platform is built on,” said Archer founder and CEO Adam Goldstein. “The powertrain, the batteries, the motors, the manufacturing. We partnered with Anduril to take all of that knowledge and build something new: a clean-sheet aircraft in a completely different class of range, speed and payload.”Archer envisages applications such as offshore energy support, freight deliveries, and humanitarian and medical support. The aircraft could also be deployed for various maritime missions."Currently, even in cargo transport operations that do not require onboard crew, flights are conducted with human pilots, absorbing the cost, scheduling constraints and human exposure that come with it," said Marubeni president and CEO Satoru Nakagawa. "Halo's unmanned, autonomous flight capabilities can address these challenges, and combined with its excellent range, payload capacity and VTOL capability, make it a highly suitable solution that we are pleased to introduce and support for our customers as a first strategic partner."https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-07-21/ahead-rest-mq-28-nears-australian-service3. Ahead of the Rest: MQ-28 Nears Australian ServiceBy DAVID DONALD • Contributor - UKJuly 22, 2026In 2028, the Royal Australian Air Force aims to become the first air arm in the world to field an advanced collaborative combat aircraft (CCA). Formerly known as the Loyal Wingman, the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat has been developed entirely in Australia but has significant global opportunities, especially as it is arguably the most mature of the CCA programs.The MQ-28 first flew in February 2021, and the test fleet has accumulated some 230 hours over 200 sorties. Eight Block 1 aircraft were built, and the second of them—retired from test duties for some time—is on static display at the Farnborough International Airshow. The last three Block 1 air vehicles will follow shortly as six Block 2 aircraft take over the test burden.Among the Block 2’s improvements, the most obvious is a wing with 25% greater area, permitting an increase in maximum takeoff weight from 10,000 to 12,000 pounds and a corresponding rise in useful payload to 4,500 pounds. The internal weapons bays are longer, accommodating up to four Small Diameter Bombs or two missiles the size of the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM). Boeing has developed a revised modular nose that allows different sensor payloads to be fitted, and a satcom antenna enables beyond-line-of-sight control.Boeing has established a production facility in Toowoomba, Queensland, which will initially build Block 2 aircraft. A Block 3 with further improvements is expected to enter production in 2029.The company’s test fleet has not flown that much, but because development is performed within the digital domain, testing is essentially a validation of modeling and results. Some notable capabilities have nevertheless been demonstrated in the air. In June 2025, an MQ-28 conducted find-fix-target missions in which it autonomously detected, tracked, and designated aerial targets within an assigned area.In December 2025, an MQ-28 destroyed a jet-powered drone target with an AIM-120 fired at the Woomera test range in South Australia. An operator aboard an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft controlled the CCA and authorized the engagement, while an F/A-18F Super Hornet provided targeting data across the networked force. Boeing is in talks with MBDA about launching a Meteor air-to-air missile from the MQ-28. Fit checks have been conducted, but no schedule has been set for the demonstration.Earlier this year, an MQ-28 flew three sorties from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, and in late June and early July the type took part in the Valiant Shield exercise in the Pacific. Nine sorties were flown from the island of Rota, north of Guam, among them operations with U.S. Air Force F-35s and F-15EXs. Three back-to-back sorties demonstrated a turnaround time between flights of just 19 minutes.International interest in the MQ-28 is high, and Boeing sees opportunities in many nations. In Germany, an industrial team has been formed to bid for air force requirements: Rheinmetall was named first as Boeing’s strategic partner, Rohde & Schwarz and Diehl Defence joined in June, and sensor and electronic warfare specialist Hensoldt has now completed the team. Internationally, Eaton (weapons launch and release systems) and Leonardo (Skyward infrared search-and-track sensors) have been named as partners.Boeing Australia designed the Ghost Bat as a simple aircraft with ease of operation and manufacturing in mind. Boeing Commercial Airplanes played a major role in designing the production system so that manufacturing facilities can be established easily and rapidly anywhere. For the MQ-28, the company favors small facilities in customer nations, allowing them to tailor their own air vehicles to national operational and sovereignty requirements.4. WoT? Experimental Elongated Airbus Wings To Fly Next Yearhttps://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2026-07-21/wot-experimental-elongated-airbus-wings-fly-next-yearBy CHARLOTTE BAILEY • WriterJuly 22, 2026Airbus has launched the next phase of its Wing of Tomorrow (WoT) development program, kicking off a three-year effort to assess the benefits and challenges of extended-length wingspans. With the first experimental folding wings due to commence assembly imminently, Airbus hopes to start testing the concept in flight on an Airbus A321neo testbed around the second half of next year.Wing efficiency is “one of the biggest levers we have to improve the performance of our aircraft,” Airbus technology project lead Richard MacPherson told reporters during a briefing at the Farnborough Airshow on Tuesday, adding that Wing of Tomorrow “has the potential to give the same, if not more, efficiency gains than next generation engines.” This program phase will analyze the performance benefits and aerodynamic qualities of longer wings, helping inform future narrowbody design decisions.Airbus has already started building various multi-meter-long devices intended to replace the upward-curving Sharklet wingtips that are standard on the A320 family. These will be built at Airbus’ Wing Technology Development Centre in Filton, England, before being flight-tested on its A321neo testbed in Toulouse, France.“In the air, these extension devices are going to replicate a folding wing that is latched and fully locked in its fully extended flight position,” MacPherson said. Separate ongoing ground-based demonstrations are exploring the mechanism by which a future wing might fold.Airbus validated early concepts through digital simulation, and MacPherson said the company has “performed intensive wind tunnel testing to really evaluate and optimize” different variants. Building on WoT concepts that pair a 17-meter (56-foot) main wing box with a five-meter (16-foot) folding section, he expects the extension devices “to be in that order of magnitude.”While Wing of Tomorrow lead Sue Partridge acknowledged that folding wings are nothing new—including within military applications—this technology has never been applied to a high-rate single-aisle commercial aircraft before.This phase comes as Airbus completes assembly of its first three ground-based wing demonstrators, which combine more than 100 technologies from 40 partners worldwide. Since 2014, the UK Aerospace Technology Institute program has put £227 million ($304 million) behind Wing of Tomorrow.The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Olivia. Sound Edited by Priscilla. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. 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  欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Olivia，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-21/rotortrade-ceo-bullish-helicopter-market-shift1.Rotortrade CEO Bullish on Helicopter Market ShiftBy CURT EPSTEIN • Business Aviation Services EditorJuly 21, 2026Philippe Lubrano, CEO of global helicopter sales and support provider Rotortrade, said the rotorcraft market has shifted from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market as the industry moves toward the second half of the year. “I don’t see any slowdown in this industry for the next three to five years,” he predicted. “Everybody wants more choppers.”全球直升机销售与售后服务供应商 Rotortrade 首席执行官菲利普·卢布拉诺(Philippe Lubrano)表示，下半年以来，直升机市场已经由买方市场转变为卖方市场。他说：“我认为，未来三到五年，行业仍保持强劲增长势头。市场对直升机的需求十分旺盛”Emergency aeromedical transport remains a dominant factor in the rotorcraft ecosystem, according to Lubrano. “Definitely, the EMS sector is a growing sector,” he said. “We’re doing a number of EMS completions on preowned aircraft to satisfy our clients, and I think the EMS sector is going to see more and larger aircraft coming in.”卢布拉诺指出，紧急航空医疗救援仍然是直升机产业生态中的主要推动力量。他说：“很显然，EMS领域是一个不断增长的市场。为了满足客户需求，我们正在对多架二手直升机进行EMS任务改装。我认为，未来EMS领域将会投入更多、规模更大的直升机。”In an assessment of the first-half helicopter market conditions, Lubrano noted that long lead times among the OEMs have added months, if not years, to delivery times on the most popular models. This, he said, is putting pressure on the young, used market inventory at a time when many in-service helicopters are nearing their replacement cycles.在评估今年上半年直升机市场状况时，卢布拉诺表示，各大原始设备制造商（OEM）漫长的生产交付周期，使最受欢迎机型的交付时间增加了数月，甚至数年。他指出，这一情况进一步加剧了机龄较新的二手直升机库存紧张，而与此同时，大量现役直升机也陆续进入更新换代阶段。He explained that since production lines for military and civil helicopters are often comingled, increasing demand from the former is also affecting OEM order books. Conflicts such as the Iran war may affect investment strategies, with some potential owners opting for short-term leases instead of ownership of newer helicopters like the Airbus H160 medium twin.卢布拉诺解释称，由于军用和民用直升机通常共用生产线，因此军用需求的增长也会影响OEM的订单安排。此外，像伊朗战争这样的地区冲突，也可能影响客户的投资策略。一些潜在买家可能更倾向于选择短期租赁，而不是直接购买像空中客车H160这样的中型双发直升机。“We can give the opportunity to any client to try them, so short-term lease, two, three years becomes a possibility on that type, so the client can really assess the aircraft and see if they want to move on with the acquisition,” Lubrano said.卢布拉诺表示：“我们能够为客户提供体验飞机性能的机会。通过两至三年的短期租赁，客户可以在实际运营中全面评估飞机是否符合自身需求，再决定是否采购。”Another factor going forward in the year is the start of fire season in the U.S. and Europe, with many aircraft occupied with firefighting contracts. Rotorcraft dealers and completions houses are gearing up for that.展望下半年，另一个影响市场的重要因素是美国和欧洲进入森林火灾季。届时，大量直升机将投入灭火任务。为此，为应对即将到来的森林火灾季，直升机经销商及飞机改装服务商正加紧部署相关工作，以满足即将到来的市场需求。https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-07-22/japanese-leasing-group-backs-archers-halo-utility-drone2.Japanese Leasing Group Backs Archer's Halo Utility DroneBy CHARLES ALCOCK • Managing EditorJuly 22, 2026Japanese leasing group Marubeni Aerospace is helping Archer Aviation find use cases for the Halo autonomous aircraft it unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. The hybrid-electric model is part of a family of dual tiltrotor drones being developed by Archer and Anduril that also includes the Thunder military platform launched on Monday.日本租赁集团丸红航空航天正协助Archer Aviation为其本周在范堡罗国际航展发布的Halo自主飞行器探索更多应用场景。Halo是一款混合动力电动飞行器，属于Archer与Anduril联合研发的双倾转旋翼无人机系列的一员。该系列还包括Archer于本周一发布的Thunder军用平台。Archer has not confirmed any range or payload details for the Halo or Thunder, but said the hybrid-electric powertrain it has developed in-house will be sufficient “to support global self-deployment.”Archer尚未公布Halo和Thunder的具体航程及载荷数据，但表示，公司自主研发的混合动力电推进系统足以支持飞行器实现全球范围内的自主部署。Alternatively, the company explained, the aircraft can be packed into a standard shipping container for transport by air, road, rail, or sea, offering the multi-modal transport logistics required to reach where it needs to be.此外，公司介绍称，该机还可装入标准集装箱，通过航空、公路、铁路或海运等多种运输方式进行转运，从而通过跨运输方式的物流，快速运抵任务区域。The partners expect to begin test flights of the Thunder/Halo prototype in 2027, but have not said when they will begin deliveries. The companies said they have already flown what they described as “a full-scale surrogate aircraft.”双方计划于2027年开始对Thunder/Halo原型机进行试飞，但尚未公布正式交付时间。两家公司表示，目前已完成一架他们称之为“全尺寸验证机”的飞行测试。Based on the powertrain Archer developed for its four-passenger Midnight eVTOL air taxi, the series’ hybrid-electric powertrain drives the rotors directly from electric motors and features a turbogenerator. The propulsion system also includes wing-mounted optimum-speed tiltrotors that vary the revolutions per minute to maintain efficiency through different phases of flight, reducing power demand and fuel burn in cruise as well as reducing noise to avoid detection by hostile forces during low-altitude approaches.该系列飞行器沿用了Archer为四座Midnight电动垂直起降（eVTOL）空中出租车开发的动力平台。其混合动力电推进系统以电动机直接驱动旋翼，并辅以燃气涡轮发电机供电。该推进系统还采用了安装于机翼上的可变转速倾转旋翼，可根据不同飞行阶段自动调节旋翼转速，以保持最佳运行效率。这不仅能够在巡航阶段降低功率需求和燃油消耗，还能有效降低飞行噪声，从而减少飞行器在低空接近目标时被敌方探测的风险。"Over the past eight years we've engineered, tested, and scaled the technology this platform is built on,” said Archer founder and CEO Adam Goldstein. “The powertrain, the batteries, the motors, the manufacturing. We partnered with Anduril to take all of that knowledge and build something new: a clean-sheet aircraft in a completely different class of range, speed and payload.”Archer创始人兼首席执行官亚当·戈德斯坦（Adam Goldstein）表示：“过去八年，我们围绕这一平台所依托的核心技术完成了研发、测试和规模化制造，包括动力系统、电池、电机以及生产制造体系。我们与Anduril合作，将这些技术积累整合起来，打造了一款全新的、从零开始设计的飞行器，使其在航程、速度和载荷能力方面实现了全新的突破。”Archer envisages applications such as offshore energy support, freight deliveries, and humanitarian and medical support. The aircraft could also be deployed for various maritime missions.Archer预计，该飞行器可广泛应用于海上能源保障、货物运输、人道主义救援以及医疗支援等领域，同时还能够执行多种海上任务。"Currently, even in cargo transport operations that do not require onboard crew, flights are conducted with human pilots, absorbing the cost, scheduling constraints and human exposure that come with it," said Marubeni president and CEO Satoru Nakagawa. "Halo's unmanned, autonomous flight capabilities can address these challenges, and combined with its excellent range, payload capacity and VTOL capability, make it a highly suitable solution that we are pleased to introduce and support for our customers as a first strategic partner."丸红集团总裁兼首席执行官中川悟（Satoru Nakagawa）表示：“目前，即便是在无需机组人员执行任务的货运飞行中，仍需由飞行员操控，这不仅增加了运营成本，也受到飞行员排班限制，并使飞行员面临相应的安全风险。Halo凭借无人自主飞行能力，可有效破解上述难题；结合其优异的航程、载荷能力和垂直起降性能，使其成为一款极具应用前景的解决方案。作为首个战略合作伙伴，我们很高兴将这一产品引入市场，并为客户提供全方位支持。”https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-07-21/ahead-rest-mq-28-nears-australian-service3. Ahead of the Rest: MQ-28 Nears Australian ServiceBy DAVID DONALD • Contributor - UKJuly 22, 2026In 2028, the Royal Australian Air Force aims to become the first air arm in the world to field an advanced collaborative combat aircraft (CCA). Formerly known as the Loyal Wingman, the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat has been developed entirely in Australia but has significant global opportunities, especially as it is arguably the most mature of the CCA programs.澳大利亚皇家空军计划于2028年成为全球首支列装先进协同作战飞机（CCA）的空军。波音MQ-28“幽灵蝠”（Ghost Bat）此前以“忠诚僚机”（Loyal Wingman）项目名称为人所知，整机研发工作均在澳大利亚完成。凭借较高的技术成熟度，该机被认为是当前全球协同作战飞机项目中最具领先优势的机型之一，并拥有广阔的国际市场前景。The MQ-28 first flew in February 2021, and the test fleet has accumulated some 230 hours over 200 sorties. Eight Block 1 aircraft were built, and the second of them—retired from test duties for some time—is on static display at the Farnborough International Airshow. The last three Block 1 air vehicles will follow shortly as six Block 2 aircraft take over the test burden.MQ-28于2021年2月完成首飞。截至目前，试飞机队已累计飞行约230小时、完成200余架次飞行任务。项目共建造了8架Block 1型飞机，其中第二架已结束试飞任务，目前正在范堡罗国际航展进行静态展示。随着6架Block 2型飞机陆续投入试飞，剩余3架Block 1飞机也将逐步退出试验任务。Among the Block 2’s improvements, the most obvious is a wing with 25% greater area, permitting an increase in maximum takeoff weight from 10,000 to 12,000 pounds and a corresponding rise in useful payload to 4,500 pounds. The internal weapons bays are longer, accommodating up to four Small Diameter Bombs or two missiles the size of the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM). Boeing has developed a revised modular nose that allows different sensor payloads to be fitted, and a satcom antenna enables beyond-line-of-sight control.Block 2最显著的改进在于机翼面积扩大了25%，使最大起飞重量由1万磅增至1.2万磅，有效载荷也相应提升至4500磅。此外，内部武器舱经过加长设计，可容纳4枚“小直径炸弹”（SDB）或2枚与AIM-120先进中程空空导弹尺寸相当的导弹。波音还重新设计了模块化机鼻，可根据任务需求搭载不同类型的传感器；与此同时，新增的卫星通信天线赋予飞机超视距（BLOS）控制能力。Boeing has established a production facility in Toowoomba, Queensland, which will initially build Block 2 aircraft. A Block 3 with further improvements is expected to enter production in 2029.波音已在澳大利亚昆士兰州图文巴建立生产基地，初期将负责Block 2机型的制造。性能进一步提升的Block 3预计将于2029年投入生产。The company’s test fleet has not flown that much, but because development is performed within the digital domain, testing is essentially a validation of modeling and results. Some notable capabilities have nevertheless been demonstrated in the air. In June 2025, an MQ-28 conducted find-fix-target missions in which it autonomously detected, tracked, and designated aerial targets within an assigned area.虽然MQ-28试飞机队累计飞行时间并不算长，但由于大量研发工作在数字化仿真环境中完成，因此实际飞行试验主要用于验证数字模型和仿真结果。不过，该机已在实际飞行中展示出多项关键能力。2025年6月，一架MQ-28执行了“发现—定位—锁定目标”任务，其能够在指定空域内自主发现、跟踪并标定空中目标。In December 2025, an MQ-28 destroyed a jet-powered drone target with an AIM-120 fired at the Woomera test range in South Australia. An operator aboard an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft controlled the CCA and authorized the engagement, while an F/A-18F Super Hornet provided targeting data across the networked force. Boeing is in talks with MBDA about launching a Meteor air-to-air missile from the MQ-28. Fit checks have been conducted, but no schedule has been set for the demonstration.2025年12月，一架MQ-28在南澳大利亚伍默拉试验场发射AIM-120先进中程空空导弹，成功击落一架喷气式无人靶机。此次任务中，一名位于澳大利亚皇家空军E-7A“楔尾”空中预警与控制飞机上的操作员负责控制MQ-28，并授权实施攻击；一架F/A-18F“超级大黄蜂”战斗机则通过网络化作战体系向其提供目标数据。目前，波音正与欧洲导弹集团（MBDA）就MQ-28搭载并发射“流星”空空导弹展开合作讨论。相关适配测试已经完成，但尚未确定正式演示时间。Earlier this year, an MQ-28 flew three sorties from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, and in late June and early July the type took part in the Valiant Shield exercise in the Pacific. Nine sorties were flown from the island of Rota, north of Guam, among them operations with U.S. Air Force F-35s and F-15EXs. Three back-to-back sorties demonstrated a turnaround time between flights of just 19 minutes.今年早些时候，一架MQ-28在美国加利福尼亚州穆古角海军航空站与美国海军合作完成了三次飞行任务。随后，在6月底至7月初举行的“勇敢之盾”太平洋联合演习中，该机再次亮相。演习期间，MQ-28从关岛以北的罗塔岛起飞，共执行了9架次飞行任务，其中包括与美国空军F-35和F-15EX战斗机协同作战。连续三次飞行任务之间仅用了19分钟即可完成再次出动准备，展现出优异的快速出动能力。International interest in the MQ-28 is high, and Boeing sees opportunities in many nations. In Germany, an industrial team has been formed to bid for air force requirements: Rheinmetall was named first as Boeing’s strategic partner, Rohde & Schwarz and Diehl Defence joined in June, and sensor and electronic warfare specialist Hensoldt has now completed the team. Internationally, Eaton (weapons launch and release systems) and Leonardo (Skyward infrared search-and-track sensors) have been named as partners.国际市场对MQ-28表现出浓厚兴趣，波音认为该机在多个国家具有广阔的发展空间。在德国，波音已组建本土工业联合体参与德国空军相关项目竞标。其中，莱茵金属率先成为波音的战略合作伙伴；罗德与施瓦茨和迪尔防务于今年6月加入；传感器及电子战专家亨索尔特的加盟，则完成了整个德国合作团队的组建。在国际合作方面，伊顿将负责武器发射与投放系统，而莱昂纳多则提供Skyward红外搜索与跟踪（IRST）传感器。Boeing Australia designed the Ghost Bat as a simple aircraft with ease of operation and manufacturing in mind. Boeing Commercial Airplanes played a major role in designing the production system so that manufacturing facilities can be established easily and rapidly anywhere. For the MQ-28, the company favors small facilities in customer nations, allowing them to tailor their own air vehicles to national operational and sovereignty requirements.波音澳大利亚公司在设计“幽灵蝠”时，坚持结构简洁、易于操作、便于制造的理念。波音民用飞机公司在MQ-28生产体系的设计中发挥了重要作用，使其制造能力能够在世界各地快速部署。针对MQ-28项目，波音更倾向于在客户所在国建设小规模生产设施，以便各国能够根据自身作战需求和主权要求，对飞机进行本土化定制。4. WoT? Experimental Elongated Airbus Wings To Fly Next Yearhttps://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2026-07-21/wot-experimental-elongated-airbus-wings-fly-next-yearBy CHARLOTTE BAILEY • WriterJuly 22, 2026Airbus has launched the next phase of its Wing of Tomorrow (WoT) development program, kicking off a three-year effort to assess the benefits and challenges of extended-length wingspans. With the first experimental folding wings due to commence assembly imminently, Airbus hopes to start testing the concept in flight on an Airbus A321neo testbed around the second half of next year.空中客车（Airbus）正式启动“未来机翼”（WoT）项目的下一阶段研发工作，未来三年将重点评估加长翼展设计的技术优势及应用挑战。首批实验性折叠机翼即将进入组装阶段，空客计划于明年下半年在一架A321neo试验机上开展飞行测试，对相关技术进行验证。Wing efficiency is “one of the biggest levers we have to improve the performance of our aircraft,” Airbus technology project lead Richard MacPherson told reporters during a briefing at the Farnborough Airshow on Tuesday, adding that Wing of Tomorrow “has the potential to give the same, if not more, efficiency gains than next generation engines.” This program phase will analyze the performance benefits and aerodynamic qualities of longer wings, helping inform future narrowbody design decisions.空客技术项目负责人Richard MacPherson在周二举行的范堡罗航展上表示：“机翼效率是提升飞机性能最重要的技术抓手之一。”他指出，“未来机翼”项目有望实现与下一代发动机相当、甚至更大的效率提升。本阶段研发将重点评估加长翼展在飞行性能和空气动力学方面的表现，为空客未来单通道客机的机翼设计提供技术支撑。Airbus has already started building various multi-meter-long devices intended to replace the upward-curving Sharklet wingtips that are standard on the A320 family. These will be built at Airbus’ Wing Technology Development Centre in Filton, England, before being flight-tested on its A321neo testbed in Toulouse, France.目前，空客已启动多款数米长翼尖延伸装置的研制工作，以替代A320系列飞机现有的Sharklet。相关装置将在英国菲尔顿机翼技术开发中心完成制造，随后运往法国图卢兹，搭载A321neo试验机开展飞行测试，验证其空气动力学性能及工程可行性。“In the air, these extension devices are going to replicate a folding wing that is latched and fully locked in its fully extended flight position,” MacPherson said. Separate ongoing ground-based demonstrations are exploring the mechanism by which a future wing might fold.MacPherson表示：“在飞行测试中，这些翼尖延伸装置将模拟折叠机翼在完全展开并锁定状态下的飞行特性。”与此同时，空客还在同步开展地面验证工作，重点对未来折叠机翼的折叠机构及其工作机理进行测试与验证。Airbus validated early concepts through digital simulation, and MacPherson said the company has “performed intensive wind tunnel testing to really evaluate and optimize” different variants. Building on WoT concepts that pair a 17-meter (56-foot) main wing box with a five-meter (16-foot) folding section, he expects the extension devices “to be in that order of magnitude.”空客此前已通过数字仿真完成相关概念验证。MacPherson表示，公司还开展了大量风洞试验，对不同设计方案进行了全面评估和优化。根据“未来机翼”项目此前提出的设计方案，机翼由17米（56英尺）的主翼翼盒和5米（16英尺）的折叠翼段组成。他预计，此次试验采用的翼尖延伸装置尺寸也将与上述方案大体一致。While Wing of Tomorrow lead Sue Partridge acknowledged that folding wings are nothing new—including within military applications—this technology has never been applied to a high-rate single-aisle commercial aircraft before.“未来机翼”项目负责人Sue Partridge表示，折叠机翼并非全新技术，在军用航空领域已有较为成熟的应用。然而，将这一技术应用于高产量单通道民航客机尚属首次，因此在工程实现和产业化方面具有重要意义。This phase comes as Airbus completes assembly of its first three ground-based wing demonstrators, which combine more than 100 technologies from 40 partners worldwide. Since 2014, the UK Aerospace Technology Institute program has put £227 million ($304 million) behind Wing of Tomorrow.随着项目进入新阶段，空客已完成首批三套地面机翼验证件的组装工作。这些验证件集成了来自全球40家合作伙伴的100余项关键技术。自2014年以来，在英国航空航天技术研究院（ATI）的支持下，“未来机翼”项目累计获得2.27亿英镑（约3.04亿美元）的研发资金支持。本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Olivia，剪辑Priscilla。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。
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