Tonight’s flight is boarding. Destination: the cutting edge of air, AI, and altitude.
1. Phish Takes Flight This Summer
Check Point warns of a “major phishing surge” targeting travelers. Fake booking sites, bogus refund claims, and counterfeit airline promos are spiking. Cyber-safety is now a travel essential.
🔗 InfoTechLead – Summer Travel Phishing Warning
2. UK Pumps £250M Into Zero-Emission Flight Tech
From the Paris Air Show: the UK just announced a £250m investment in clean aviation R&D, aimed at hydrogen, electric propulsion, and lightweight aero materials.
3. eVTOL Goes Global with Unified Roadmap
Five major countries—UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ—have agreed on a joint certification path for eVTOLs, smoothing the runway for future air taxis and electric rotorcraft.
4. Project HEIGHTS: Hydrogen Takes Off
Intelligent Energy’s 300kW hydrogen fuel cell project secured £17m in backing. Target: powering regional aircraft with clean energy by 2030.
🔗 International Airport Review
5. US Clears Drones for Takeoff
FAA rule changes now let commercial drones and supersonic testing fly further, faster. A win for Walmart, Zipline, and all aspiring drone delivery firms.
6. Electra’s Hybrid Bird Takes Shape
Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric plane—designed for short takeoff and landing on just 150 feet—is now officially in prototype build. A jet-age jumpstart for commuter routes.
🔗 WSJ Summary – Electra Aviation
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