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Mk-II Aurora Certified to Fly at Supersonic Speeds

New Zealand CAA Approves Unlimited Speeds at up to 80,000 Feet

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Tom Patton
Jul 15, 2024
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The Mk-II Aurora during an all-up systems test, June 2024

The New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has awarded Dawn Aerospace a certificate to fly its Mk-II Aurora at unlimited speeds, including supersonic, up to 80,000 feet altitude. This certification permits operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without the need for restricted airspace.

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