Hanneke Weitering
Science & Technology Editor
Hanneke Weitering is a writer and editor with AIN covering advanced air mobility and new flight technologies. She became an aviation journalist and joined the AIN team in the summer of 2022 after reporting on spaceflight and astronomy for six years at Space.com. After earning a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she moved to New York City to pursue a master’s degree in science, health, and environmental reporting at New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She is now based in Seattle near Boeing Field and spends her free time exploring nature in the Pacific Northwest.
Latest from Hanneke Weitering
Airports
Archer Reveals Planned Los Angeles Vertiport Sites
Electric air taxis could fly at the Super Bowl and Summer Olympics
Training and Workforce
Beta Wins FAA Approval for Dual Control eVTOL Flight Training
Student pilots now authorized to fly Beta's Alia 250 eVTOL
Aircraft
Alpine Air Express Plans to Electrify Fleet with Aura Aero's ERA
Regional cargo airline signs agreement for up to 75 hybrid-electric airplanes
Aircraft
Archer's eVTOL Aircraft Factory Takes Shape in Georgia
The start-up aims to produce 650 of the four-passenger Midnight vehicle each year
Safety
Spate of Runway Safety Incidents Sparks Avionics Innovation
Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events
Environment
TT Electronics Unveils AltitudeDC Power Converter Solutions
AltitudeDC aims to enhance performance for the next generation of eco-friendly aircraft
Engines
ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Powertrain Attracts New Applications
Hydrogen fuel cell systems, power electronics, and electric motors are on display at Farnborough show
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Engines
CFM Ramps Up Rise Open-fan Engine Testing
Noise and wind-tunnel tests on the new generation engine yield promising results
Engines
GE Aerospace Expands Scope of Artificial Intelligence Support
AI enhances engine inspection processes and predictive maintenance
Safety
Boeing Insists It Is Making Progress On Safety and Program Delays
As the 737 Max safety saga continues, Boeing's Farnborough show presence is understated
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype
The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands
Airlines
Southwest and Archer Plan California eVTOL Routes
Archer's Midnight air taxi could serve California's busiest airports
Environment
ZeroAvia Cuts Hydrogen Production Costs with AI Software
Real-world tests demonstrated a 20% cost reduction
Safety
Opinion: Boeing Safety Charade Prompts NTSB Rebuke
Safety and quality assurance briefing leads to NTSB sanctions
Airports
Archer Plans eVTOL Air Taxi Routes in San Francisco
Vertiports may be coming soon to Oyster Point, Napa, San Jose, Oakland, and Livermore
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Engines
GE Teams with NASA on Hybrid-electric Passport Engine
Hybrid-electric, high-bypass turbofans could power the next generation of airliners
Training and Workforce
Joby Debuts 'ElevateOS' Software for Air Taxi Operations
FAA authorizes Joby’s operating system for on-demand aerial ridesharing
Safety
Honeywell Aims To Improve Runway Safety with Surf-A
Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events
Aircraft
Eve Picks Suppliers for eVTOL Windows and Doors
KRD, Latecoere, RALLC, and Alltec sign supplier agreements
Regulations and Government
Archer Aviation Receives Part 135 Operating Certificate
Its Archer Air subsidiary may begin on-demand commercial air taxi services
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Joby Aviation Acquires Autonomous Flight Pioneer Xwing
Joby’s eVTOL air taxis could fly without pilots someday
Aircraft
Textron Shows Off Progress on Nexus eVTOL Demonstrator
The Nexus team has finished mating the aircraft's fuselage
Avionics
Merlin Engineers Fly on Stratotanker for Autonomy Research
Human factors guide enhancements to the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system
Aircraft
Archer Joins Korean UAM Challenge with Kakao Mobility
Kakao has ordered up to 50 of Archer's electric air taxis
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Marines Will Evaluate Elroy's Autonomous Resupply Drone
The Chaparral aircraft heads to the Arizona desert in July
Avionics
Avionics Upgrades Coming to Citation Latitude and Longitude
Latest Garmin G5000 upgrade includes synthetic vision guidance system
Aircraft
Aurora Reveals Updated X-plane Concept
The high-speed VTOL advances to preliminary design review
Aircraft
FAA Finalizes Airworthiness Criteria for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft
A smooth certification process could see Midnight begin flying passengers in 2025
Airports
Airbus Launches Hydrogen Feasibility Studies at North American Airports
Major airports in the U.S. and Canada could become 'hydrogen hubs'
Training and Workforce
Archer Taps Etihad To Recruit and Train eVTOL Pilots in UAE
Etihad Aviation Training will receive a Midnight eVTOL simulator
