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Archer and Ethiopian Airlines have signed an agreement and will now work to bring an all-electric air taxi network to the region using Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft

The UK government has pledged over £20 million to advance eVTOL and drone technologies, streamlining regulations and accelerating commercialization to enhance public services, sustainability, and economic growth

LYTE Aviation has partnered with LYNEports and Bluenest to develop vertiport infrastructure in the Middle East, supporting the region’s push for sustainable advanced air mobility solutions

ASKA and JR East are working to explore the possibilities of integrating the ASKA A5 roadable electric-hybrid VTOL aircraft into Japan’s urban mobility and tourism sectors, and will showcase a one-third-size model at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY in Tokyo

Alpine Vertical has launched a $20 million equity raise to accelerate the development of its Argon hVTOL, aiming for rapid certification and deployment in emergency services, training, and personal transport

Electra has secured 2,200 pre-orders for its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, a versatile ultra-short takeoff platform designed for regional mobility, cargo transport, and military operations on unimproved surfaces

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic are joining forces to introduce electric air taxis in the UK, promising fast, sustainable, and seamless urban and regional air travel

Eve Air Mobility and UI Helicopter have partnered to accelerate advanced air mobility (AAM) in South Korea, focusing on eVTOL development, policy collaboration, and regional connectivity

Diamond Aircraft Industries has acquired Volocopter, enabling the company to continue operations and development of its eVTOL aircraft

Blade Air Mobility and Skyports Infrastructure are launching a pilot program to enhance urban air mobility in NYC, connecting Manhattan and JFK with innovative air transport services

Sora Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft has been pre-ordered by Moviation to support South Korea’s urban air mobility (UAM) expansion with high-capacity, cost-effective transport

EHang is partnering with JAC Motors and Guoxian Holdings to establish an advanced eVTOL manufacturing facility in Hefei, integrating automation and standardization to accelerate production capacity growth

Doroni Aerospace has secured a $30 million investment from Innovation Wings Industries to accelerate the development and production of its H1-X eVTOL aircraft

Volocopter and Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services are joining forces to introduce eVTOL aircraft services in France, with plans to launch in Paris and expand nationwide

Skyway and Drones, Automation & Robotics Technology (DART) have joined forces to advance air mobility in California, developing a regional vertiport network to drive innovation, economic growth, and transportation solutions

Archer has secured significant funding to advance its hybrid aircraft platform for defense and commercial applications

SkyDrive and JR Kyushu have partnered with the Oita prefectural government to explore the potential for eVTOL services that will improve the region's transportation infrastructure

Oklahoma is investing in its first airspace management and detect-and-avoid system, advancing drone and AAM operations with Vigilant Aerospace’s FlightHorizon technology at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port