Author Announcement: Latest for Aviation Week
Galactic Energy, United Aircraft, and ARIDGE.
Just a little author's announcement on my latest pieces published with Aviation Week — a big thank you to the team!
I'm truly grateful for their support (and their lovely editors).
Galactic Energy
My latest — Commercial space company Galactic Energy announced that its reusable rocket, Pallas-1 (Yao-1), is slated to conduct its maiden flight by month-end.
See: Galactic Energy’s Reusable Pallas-1 Launcher Nears First Flight
Separately, Chinese space companies have actually had a busy week.
United Aircraft
Late last month, I caught up with United Aircraft to chat about their R6000 tilt-rotor program.
See: R6000 Tiltrotor Enters Full Transition Flight Campaign
With helicopter‑mode trials complete, the campaign is now focused on conversion‑envelope testing.
The company also continues to carve out a niche in emergency response with its full suite of UAS platforms, having participated in flood‑relief efforts, including operations during Typhoon Maysak.
ARIDGE
I also caught up with ARIDGE who is working towards an A868 transition flight.
See: A868 Transition Test Nears As Aridge Expands Certification Data
Check out the below testing footage (for paid subscribers).
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