eVTOL News & Articles

Supernal Partners with Blade to Explore Operator & Network Models

Partnership will further inform Supernal’s eVTOL product and mature companies’ commercial efforts

Oct 29, 2024
German Air Taxi Manufacturer Lilium to File for Insolvency

German eVTOL maker Lilium has revealed plans to file for self-administered insolvency after failing to secure crucial government funding

Oct 28, 2024
Joby Hosts International Aviation Regulators in California

The week-long session, known as 'technology familiarization', was held at the company's facility in Marina, California, with attendees including UK Civil Aviation Authority and Japan Civil Aviation Bureau

Oct 28, 2024
Lilium & GE Aerospace Partner for eVTOL Safety Standards

GE Aerospace's Event Measurement System will be combined with Lilium's analytics platform to build scalable flight data management solutions for eVTOL operators

Oct 25, 2024
Supernal Partners with Clay Lacy to Prepare FBO Network for AAM Operations

Supernal and Clay Lacy will develop end-to-end operational plans for integrating AAM into existing airport infrastructure, with a focus on developing standards and procedures for ground handling, MRO and battery management

Oct 24, 2024
Skyfly eVTOL Makes First Flight & Begins Tests

Skyfly has received authority from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to begin crewed test flights of their first Axe eVTOL and has taken flight with the company's CEO Michael Thompson as the first test pilot

Oct 24, 2024
FAA Issues Final Rule for Air Taxi Pilot Training & Certification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule is seen as the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing air taxis/eVTOLs into the national airspace system in the near term

Oct 22, 2024
Group 2 eVTOL UAS Unveiled for Mission Flexibility

AeroVironment's P550 eVTOL UAS uses MOSA and AI-driven autonomy, allowing forces to respond to evolving mission demands with superior situational awareness

Oct 22, 2024
Joby & Atlantic Aviation Prepare for Electric Air Taxi Operations

Atlantic plans to install charging stations at the East 34th Street Heliport in NYC, including the Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS), designed by Joby to support the safe and efficient operation of electric aircraft

Oct 18, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Secures Funding for eVTOL Manufacturing

Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES) has approved the financing to support the development of Eve’s manufacturing facility in São Paulo, Brazil

Oct 18, 2024
Vertical Aerospace Receives Award for eVTOL Battery System

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) awards its Shaping the Future Award 2024 for Vertical’s lightweight, high-performance battery system for eVTOL aircraft

Oct 17, 2024
Flight Testing Announced for Full Scale eVTOL Demonstrator

Textron eAviation will conduct flight testing for its Nexus eVTOL multi-mission, zero-emission demonstrator aircraft, designed to address global demand for sustainable aviation

Oct 17, 2024
eVTOL Installation in London Offers Look into the Future of Transportation

A pop-up installation at London’s Charing Cross introduces futuristic flying taxis, highlighting the UAE's commitment to innovative transportation set to launch in 2026

Oct 15, 2024
Partnership to Build Collaborative R&D platform

Dassault Systèmes and AutoFlight are partnering to build a collaborative R&D platform covering the process of AutoFlight’s product development based on Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE

Oct 14, 2024
Toyota to Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

Toyota Motor Corporation's additional investment in Joby Aviation will support certification and commercial production of the company's electric air taxi

Oct 09, 2024
Jump Aero to Trial JA1 Pulse eVTOL for Emergency Response

Calhoun County EMS and Jump Aero will partner to trial the JA1 Pulse eVTOL to improve first responder operations in rural areas

Oct 08, 2024
First Power-On Test Completed for Lilium Jet

Lilium has completed the first power-on of its all-electric Lilium Jet, marking a critical step toward flight testing and certification

Oct 07, 2024
eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Completed

Pivotal has completed delivery of 13 BlackFly aircraft, a tilt-aircraft VTOL that delivers high reliability, lower weight, and decreased system cost, to customers across the US

Oct 04, 2024
First Flight of EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL in Brazil

Held at Aeroquadra, two flights of the EHang EH216-S eVTOL were carried out in the morning, covering a distance of 1km and 800m, while the second covered 700m

Sep 25, 2024