Deals, Funding & Investments News & Articles

SK Telecom Invests $100 Million in Joby

The investment is expected to lead to the development of further partnerships across the mobility ecosystem in Korea, led by SKT

Jul 05, 2023
Guardian’s $20 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Production

The funding round will support expansion of commercial operations across farms nationwide and accelerate the ramp-up of large-scale manufacturing of its SC1 eVTOL aircraft

Jul 05, 2023
VoltAero Selects Avidyne to Develop Avionics for Electric-Hybrid Aircraft

The avionics suite will simplify the pilot’s decision-making process, as well as improve flight safety and simplify pilot training

Jul 04, 2023
Ferrovial to Identify Locations for UK Vertiports

Working alongside Milligan, the companies will identify demand-rich locations, select potential sites, and carry out assessment criteria to determine the viability of each site for eVTOL aircraft operations

Jul 04, 2023
Volatus to Use WEFLO Technology at MRO Facilities

WEFLO provides vehicle sensor expertise that Volatus will use at its maintenance and repair facilities to assist with service and maintenance programs for eVTOL aircraft

Jul 03, 2023
Safran & Volocopter Collaborate on Next-Gen eVTOL Powertrain

The agreement covers the exploration of commercial and engineering partnerships, specifically around the entire electric powertrain ranging from the electrical propulsion system (EPS), battery units, and power distribution system to wider engineering services

Jun 27, 2023
Paris Air Show 2023 News Round-Up

The aaminternational.com roundup of news from the 2023 Paris Air Show featuring SkyDrive, Volocopter and Archer

Jun 26, 2023
Nordic Aviation Signs Agreement for Eve eVTOLs

The agreement establishes that Eve will have the opportunity to utilize Nordic Aviation Capital's (NAC) global presence and asset management knowledge while NAC will acquire eVTOLs to be leased to fleet operators

Jun 26, 2023
PLANA Partners with DUC Hélices for Hybrid eVTOL Propellers

Formally marked by a signing ceremony at the 2023 Paris Air Show, the two companies will work together to design and produce high-performance, low-noise, and efficient propulsion systems for the hybrid CP-01 aircraft

Jun 22, 2023
Collaboration to Develop Vertiports in Italy & France

The partnership will facilitate the movement of people more rapidly and efficiently while being instrumental in delivering some of the first premium eVTOL flights within Europe

Jun 22, 2023
Eve Confirms First Suppliers for eVTOL Aircraft

Nidec Aerospace is to provide the electric propulsion system, BAE Systems will provide an advanced energy storage system, alongside DUC Hélice, supplying the rotors and propellers

Jun 20, 2023
Stellantis & Archer Progress on eVTOL Manufacturing Facility

Construction is underway on the eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia, that will initially be capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year with room for expansion to support production of up to 2,300 aircraft

Jun 20, 2023
ADAC Luftrettung & Volocopter Collaborate on Next-Gen eVTOL for Emergency Medical Services

ADAC Luftrettung is to purchase the two VoloCity aircraft it reserved in 2020, and intends to secure 150 additional units of eVTOLs specifically for its future Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and rescue missions

Jun 20, 2023
Lilium Plans Regional Headquarters in Bao’an District

The goal of the headquarters is to represent Lilium in China and the Asia-Pacific region and to facilitate Lilium Jet sales, services, and support in the area

Jun 19, 2023
Hungary Awards Rolls-Royce Funding to Advance Electric Flight

The €4.6 million funding, by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will support research and development

Jun 16, 2023
UrbanV & SITA Partner to Provide Digital Solutions for Rome Vertiports

The two companies will design, test, and refine a new passenger processing and operating ecosystem to support the first flight between Fiumicino Airport and Rome’s city center

Jun 14, 2023
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL to Make European Debut at Paris Air Show

Archer’s Midnight will be the featured electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at the Paris Air Show, positioned in the center of the Air Mobility event, located in Hall 5 at Le Bourget Airport

Jun 09, 2023
Volatus to Provide Vertiport & Charging Support for Aeroauto eVTOL Showroom

The multifaceted agreement will see Volatus Infrastructure provide global vertiport and charging station solutions for the Aeroauto eVTOL sales and services centers

Jun 08, 2023
Funding for Quantum-Systems to Accelerate Production of Vector eVTOL

Silent, mid-endurance electric VTOL fixed-wing sUAS Vector delivers real-time, high-resolution downlink imagery to operators performing mid-range reconnaissance missions

Jun 07, 2023