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AMSL Aero makes history by completing first free flight of VTOL aircraft

Manufacturer's Monthly

AMSL Aero’s Vertiia customers are planning commercial flights following certification and regulatory approval planned in 2027. The historic test flight was performed on battery power by remote control in the Central West region of New South Wales in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.

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ICN “adventure” pays big dividends for NSW bulk haul company

Manufacturer's Monthly

They started with some short term projects to iron out any bugs, then moved into the project-length contract, which will go through to late 2027. And this project has led to other general freight work with Snowy 2.0. Brett says that without ICN, Resources NSW may not have known about the various work packages offered on the Snowy 2.0

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Vertiia: Australian aerospace vertical takes-off

Manufacturer's Monthly

Today, seven years on, the company sits at the leading edge of VTOL development in Australia with signed civil and military orders for the aircraft and a roadmap to deliveries in 2027. One of the most common potential applications for the aircraft is moving patients from hospital to hospital, said Moore.

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Commercial vehicle charging gridlock must ease to deliver net zero nation

SMMT

million vans and 626,000 trucks are currently on UK roads, 1 all helpingto keepBritain on the move by transporting more than 80% of all domestic freight and directly adding 13.5 billion to the economy each year. 4 As business tools, investment in new vans and trucks must be commercially and operationally viable.

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‘It’s a net zero cargo solution’: could Victoria become home to an airship renaissance?

The Guardian Manufacturing

French startup Flying Whales has a vision to begin manufacturing its airships – which instead of the hydrogen-filled Hindenburg, will rely on 180,000 cubic metres of helium – by 2025, with an eye to gaining regulatory certification to begin operating in skies by the end of 2027.

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Brazilian Connected Trucks Telematics Will Reach 2.59 Million Units by 2027

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

million units by 2027 from 1.12 More than 62% of freight transportation is through the road in Brazil. Million Units by 2027 appeared first on Frost & Sullivan. This market will reach 2.59 million in 2021, registering commendable growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%. Contact: Mariana Fernandez.

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The decarbonisation goal: UK road transport’s journey to sustainability

SMMT

Building on the company’s ongoing partnership with climate action platform and B Corp Social Enterprise, Ecologi, it is developing a roadmap to become a climate positive company by 2027. This way, they can have peace of mind that their products are not only being transported from A to B safely, but also more sustainably.”

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