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320w,https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/2/3/1/106231_eh216cyonhap_epaefe_shutterstock_607562.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/1013.type" class="storyType">News</a></span><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ehang-completes-evtol-test-flights-with-solid-state-lithium-batteries/160764.article">EHang completes eVTOL test flights with solid-state lithium batteries</a></h2><p class="intro">EHang’s EH216-S autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) has completed its first test flight using solid-state lithium batteries. </p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/chinas-air-white-whale-unveils-large-unmanned-cargo-aircraft/160361.article" class="image"><img alt="AIr White Whale W5000" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/2/3/105623_airwhitewhalew5000_190017.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/2/3/105623_airwhitewhalew5000_190017.jpg 415w,https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/6/2/3/105623_airwhitewhalew5000_190017.jpg 230w,https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/6/2/3/105623_airwhitewhalew5000_190017.jpg 320w,https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/6/2/3/105623_airwhitewhalew5000_190017.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/1013.type" class="storyType">News</a></span><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/chinas-air-white-whale-unveils-large-unmanned-cargo-aircraft/160361.article">China’s Air White Whale unveils large unmanned cargo aircraft</a></h2><p class="intro">Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has assembled its first unmanned cargo aircraft – also the world’s largest – as it works towards eventual certification and delivery in 2026.</p></div></li><li class="last"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/uk-caa-outlines-path-to-widespread-uas-deployment/160083.article" class="image"><img alt="Jersey Drone-c-Volant Autonomy" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/4/6/105146_jerseydronecvolantautonomy_950077.png" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/4/6/105146_jerseydronecvolantautonomy_950077.png 415w,https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/1/4/6/105146_jerseydronecvolantautonomy_950077.png 230w,https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/1/4/6/105146_jerseydronecvolantautonomy_950077.png 320w,https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/1/4/6/105146_jerseydronecvolantautonomy_950077.png 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/1013.type" class="storyType">News</a></span><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/uk-caa-outlines-path-to-widespread-uas-deployment/160083.article">UK CAA outlines path to widespread UAS deployment</a></h2><p class="intro">UK regulators have set out the steps needed to open the country’s airspace for widespread operation of uncrewed air systems (UAS) by 2027 to “maximise [their] economic and social benefits”.</p></div></li></ul></div></div><div id="all-aerospace-news_1786" class="spinBlock colour1 hasmorelink hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/all-aerospace-news/1786.more?navcode=43">All aerospace news</a></h2></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-first hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/faa-not-taking-immediate-steps-to-address-737-max-engine-smoke-concern/160910.article" class="image"><img alt="737 Max and Leap engine-c-Boeing" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/1/9/106519_737maxandleapenginecboeing_85224.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/1/9/106519_737maxandleapenginecboeing_85224.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/faa-not-taking-immediate-steps-to-address-737-max-engine-smoke-concern/160910.article">FAA not taking immediate steps to address 737 Max engine smoke concern</a></h2><p class="intro">The Federal Aviation Administration will take no immediate action to address a smoke-related issue involving the Boeing 737 Max’s CFM International Leap-1B turbofan.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right item-second hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/programmes/the-electric-aircraft-companies-with-ties-to-bankrupt-battery-maker-northvolt/160909.article" class="image"><img alt="HA_X1 Exterior-c-Heart Aerospace" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/1/7/106517_ha_x1exteriorcheartaerospace_203897.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/1/7/106517_ha_x1exteriorcheartaerospace_203897.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/programmes/the-electric-aircraft-companies-with-ties-to-bankrupt-battery-maker-northvolt/160909.article">The electric-aircraft companies with ties to bankrupt battery maker Northvolt</a></h2><p class="intro">Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt had relationships with some of the best-known electric-aviation start-ups. Whether its financial troubles will impact its aerospace ambitions remains unclear</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-third hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/vertical-chief-eyes-future-investment-after-tough-but-friendly-talks-unlock-balance-sheet/160900.article" class="image"><img alt="VX4 Phase 2 - 1-c-Vertical Aerospace" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/9/8/106498_vx4phase21cverticalaerospace_772484.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/9/8/106498_vx4phase21cverticalaerospace_772484.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/vertical-chief-eyes-future-investment-after-tough-but-friendly-talks-unlock-balance-sheet/160900.article">Vertical chief eyes future investment after ‘tough but friendly’ talks unlock balance sheet</a></h2><p class="intro">Stuart Simpson, chief executive of Vertical Aerospace, says the firm is now well-placed to raise further investment following a $180 million deal with its largest creditor Mudrick Capital that includes a $130 million debt-for-equity conversion.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right item-fourth hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/airbus-finalising-adaptation-of-assembly-line-stations-for-a350-freighter/160899.article" class="image"><img alt="A350F aft door-c-Airbus" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/9/4/106494_a350faftdoorcairbus_151751.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/9/4/106494_a350faftdoorcairbus_151751.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/airbus-finalising-adaptation-of-assembly-line-stations-for-a350-freighter/160899.article">Airbus finalising adaptation of assembly-line stations for A350 freighter</a></h2><p class="intro">Airbus intends to finalise readiness of jigs and tools on its A350 final assembly line over the next six months in order to handle the manufacture of the freighter variant of the twinjet type.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/atsb-probes-fatal-super-puma-crash/160894.article" class="image"><img alt="n368ev super puma" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/8/6/106486_n368evsuperpuma_961007.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/8/6/106486_n368evsuperpuma_961007.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/atsb-probes-fatal-super-puma-crash/160894.article">ATSB probes fatal Super Puma crash</a></h2><p class="intro">Australian investigators have launched a probe into the fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L1 Super Puma in New South Wales.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/vertical-aerospace-provisionally-secures-new-funding-with-debt-conversion-and-capital-injection/160875.article" class="image"><img alt="Vertical VX4-c-Vertical Aerospace" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/3/7/106437_verticalvx4cverticalaerospace_963838.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/3/7/106437_verticalvx4cverticalaerospace_963838.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/vertical-aerospace-provisionally-secures-new-funding-with-debt-conversion-and-capital-injection/160875.article">Vertical Aerospace provisionally secures new funding with debt conversion and capital injection</a></h2><p class="intro">Vertical Aerospace has unveiled a new provisional funding agreement involving a $130 million debt-to-equity swap and the provision of up to $50 million from primary creditor Mudrick Capital.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/united-aircraft-ousts-yakovlev-and-tupolev-chiefs-to-assert-direct-programme-control/160874.article" class="image"><img alt="MC-21 and SJ-100-c-United Aircraft" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/3/5/106435_mc21andsj100cunitedaircraft_189246.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/3/5/106435_mc21andsj100cunitedaircraft_189246.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/united-aircraft-ousts-yakovlev-and-tupolev-chiefs-to-assert-direct-programme-control/160874.article">United Aircraft ousts Yakovlev and Tupolev chiefs to assert direct programme control</a></h2><p class="intro">Russian aerospace firm United Aircraft is shaking up its leadership, with the heads of Yakovlev and Tupolev set to leave their posts under a consolidation effort.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/mro/sr-technics-wins-air-indias-cfm56-mro-business/160872.article" class="image"><img alt="Air India Express 737-800" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/3/3/106433_airindiaexpress737800_247238.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/3/3/106433_airindiaexpress737800_247238.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/mro/sr-technics-wins-air-indias-cfm56-mro-business/160872.article">SR Technics wins Air India’s CFM56 MRO business</a></h2><p class="intro">SR Technics has entered an agreement with Air India to provide MRO support for the carrier’s CFM56 engines.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/british-airways-expands-cardiff-mro-base-to-handle-a350s/160867.article" class="image"><img alt="BA A350-c-British Airways" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/2/9/106429_baa350cbritishairways_707322.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/2/9/106429_baa350cbritishairways_707322.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/british-airways-expands-cardiff-mro-base-to-handle-a350s/160867.article">British Airways expands Cardiff MRO base to handle A350s</a></h2><p class="intro">British Airways is to expand its Cardiff maintenance station in Wales in order to handle Airbus A350 twinjets.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/ntsb-investigating-737-max-smoke-incident-amid-leap-1b-load-reduction-device-scrutiny/160866.article" class="image"><img alt="Southwest 737-800-c-Max Kingsley-Jones" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/2/6/106426_southwest737800cmaxkingsleyjones_301303.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/2/6/106426_southwest737800cmaxkingsleyjones_301303.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/ntsb-investigating-737-max-smoke-incident-amid-leap-1b-load-reduction-device-scrutiny/160866.article">NTSB investigating 737 Max smoke incident amid Leap-1B ‘load reduction device’ scrutiny</a></h2><p class="intro">An engine-related concern involving Boeing’s 737 Max has caught the attention of both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and a Federal Aviation Administration panel, which has reportedly recommended new pilot procedures and a change to software that manages the engine bleed air system. </p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/embraer-waits-to-see-what-chief-engineer-affonso-invents-next-amid-aircraft-development-uncertainty/160863.article" class="image"><img alt="Embraer senior vice-president of engineering, technology and corporate strategy Luis Carlos Affonso" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/1/4/106414_20220530_media_day_cc4_5866_699431.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/1/4/106414_20220530_media_day_cc4_5866_699431.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/embraer-waits-to-see-what-chief-engineer-affonso-invents-next-amid-aircraft-development-uncertainty/160863.article">Embraer waits to see what chief engineer Affonso invents next amid aircraft development uncertainty</a></h2><p class="intro">Embraer’s leaders stressed this week that they want to better understand technology advancements before committing to a development track. Embraer must also still work out the tricky question of how to pay for such a project – the answer seemingly being collaborations with deep-pocketed partners.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/air-marshall-islands-signs-for-two-cessna-skycourier-turboprops/160864.article" class="image"><img alt="Cessna SkyCourier" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/2/0/106420_515149cessna_408_skycourier_00977ee0eoriginal1701193740_770270.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/2/0/106420_515149cessna_408_skycourier_00977ee0eoriginal1701193740_770270.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/air-marshall-islands-signs-for-two-cessna-skycourier-turboprops/160864.article">Air Marshall Islands signs for two Cessna SkyCourier turboprops</a></h2><p class="intro">Textron Aviation has secured an agreeement to deliver a pair of Cessna SkyCourier turboprops to Air Marshall Islands. </p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/manufacturing-issue-prompts-faa-to-propose-787-stabiliser-inspections/160849.article" class="image"><img alt="787 debut" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/9/1/106391_787debutcboeing_77603.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/9/1/106391_787debutcboeing_77603.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/manufacturing-issue-prompts-faa-to-propose-787-stabiliser-inspections/160849.article">Manufacturing issue prompts FAA to propose 787 stabiliser inspections</a></h2><p class="intro">The Federal Aviation Administration intends to require airlines to inspect horizontal stabiliser hardware on Boeing 787s due to components possibly being assembled incorrectly by the company during manufacturing.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/lessor-lci-acquires-aw169-fleet-for-canadian-ems-operation/160852.article" class="image"><img alt="AW169 BC-c-LCI" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/9/6/106396_aw169bcclci_513327.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/9/6/106396_aw169bcclci_513327.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/lessor-lci-acquires-aw169-fleet-for-canadian-ems-operation/160852.article">Lessor LCI acquires AW169 fleet for Canadian EMS operation</a></h2><p class="intro">Leading lessor LCI has purchased seven new Leonardo Helicopters AW169 medium-twins through a sale-and-leaseback transaction for operation in British Columbia, Canada on emergency medical services missions.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/why-the-time-is-right-for-hydrogen-propulsion-shift/160841.article" class="image"><img alt="Hy4 flying" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/7/1/106371_hy4flyingch2fly_201090.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/7/1/106371_hy4flyingch2fly_201090.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/why-the-time-is-right-for-hydrogen-propulsion-shift/160841.article">Why the time is right for hydrogen propulsion shift</a></h2><p class="intro">Hydrogen propulsion has the potential to help the aviation industry meet ambitious decarbonisation goals, but collective support and investment is needed, argues Dr Josef Kallo.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/deutsche-aircraft-reinforces-honeywell-ties-with-d328eco-radio-selection/160837.article" class="image"><img alt="D328eco-c-Deutsche Aircraft" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/6/5/106365_d328ecocdeutscheaircraft_314727.jpg" srcset="https://d3lcr32v2pp4l1.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/6/5/106365_d328ecocdeutscheaircraft_314727.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/deutsche-aircraft-reinforces-honeywell-ties-with-d328eco-radio-selection/160837.article">Deutsche Aircraft reinforces Honeywell ties with D328eco radio selection</a></h2><p class="intro">Deutsche 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