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ARC Aerosystems Receives Order for Pegasus VTOLs

The sale of Pegasus aircraft to a Scottish investor not only reflects ARC Aerosystems capability to meet current aviation demands but also highlights its role in shaping the future of VTOL technology

Jan 24, 2024
Vertical Aerospace Receives Additional $50 Million Investment

The investment from Vertical's Founder and CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick extends projected cash runway into Q2 2025 and will support the continued development of the certification aircraft design

Jan 22, 2024
JetSetGo to Purchase Cavorite X7 eVTOLs from Horizon

Horizon Aircraft has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Indian regional air operator JetSetGo for the purchase of up to 100 eVTOLs, worth up to $500 million

Jan 18, 2024
SkyDrive Secures Additional Funding for eVTOL Development

The funding was secured through a third-party allotment of new shares, purchased by Suzuki Motor Corporation, and will accelerate the development and manufacturing of the company's eVTOL aircraft

Jan 10, 2024
Pivotal Starts US Sales of Helix Light eVTOL

Pivotal has begun online sales for the Helix eVTOL at a starting price of $190,000, with first customer shipments set for June 2024

Jan 09, 2024
JSX to Acquire Over 300 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

JSX is poised to offer increased access to reliable flight services for underserved communities across the United States with its acquisition of hybrid-electric aircraft from Electra, Heart Aerospace, and Aura Aero

Jan 04, 2024
Wings Logistics Hub Agreement for 100 EHang Autonomous eVTOLs

A long-term strategic partnership has been established between EHang and Wings Logistics Hub to introduce EHang's autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Dec 19, 2023
Partnership for Vertiport Development in Japan

Joby, ANA Holdings and Nomura Real Estate Development plan to jointly explore the design, location, operation, and financing of vertiport locations that will serve as the backbone of future commercial air taxi services in Japan

Dec 11, 2023
7 Reis Farm to Acquire eVTOLs from Moya Aero

7 Reis Farm, in Mato Grosso State, Brazil, will use the electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to spray soybean plantations

Dec 01, 2023
Piasecki Awarded $37 Million for Development of Next-Gen VTOLs

The award will enable Piasecki to demonstrate its Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) tilt-duct vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies

Nov 28, 2023
Ascendance Partners with Helipass

The new collaboration will enable Ascendance to offer Helipass users a sustainable, low-carbon alternative, enhancing the appeal of the platform to a broader customer base

Nov 24, 2023
Joby Receives Grant to Support California Facility Expansion and New Jobs

The $9.8 million California Competes grant will support expansion of manufacturing footprint in Marina, CA, creation of 690 new roles, and enable acceleration of early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations

Nov 21, 2023
Air Chateau to Purchase 100 Midnight eVTOLs from Archer

Air Chateau and Archer Aviation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow covering the planned purchase and providing for an initial pre-delivery payment of $1 million

Nov 20, 2023
ArcosJet Purchases Lilium eVTOL Aircraft

Following ArcosJet's recent private sales distribution agreement with Lilium, the company has acquired 10 Lilium Jet eVTOLs for delivery in 2026 and 2027

Nov 17, 2023
InterGlobe & Archer to Launch Electric Air Taxi Service in India

The all-electric air taxi service is set to be established by 2026, transporting passengers from Delhi's Connaught Place to Gurugram in just 7 minutes, compared to the usual 60-90 minutes by car

Nov 15, 2023
Honeywell’s AAM Business Receives Contracts Worth $10 Billion

Honeywell's AAM business unit has secured contracts worth over $10 billion developing vital partnerships with industry leaders such as Archer, Lilium, Pipistrel, Supernal and Vertical Aerospace

Nov 14, 2023
Michelin to Provide Tires for Lilium’s eVTOL Aircraft

Michelin's tires are specially designed to facilitate safe vertical take-off and landing operations, delivering exceptional performance while adhering to stringent weight limits

Nov 13, 2023
MineToo to Purchase Moya Aero eVTOLs

The 50 Moya Aero eVTOLs are being purchased for operation in agribusiness, and will be an essential tool in expanding MineToo's operations

Nov 13, 2023
Moya Aero & Fototerra Sign LoI for eVTOL Aircraft

Fototerra, a Brazilian aerial survey company, plans to use Moya Aero's eVTOL for digital aerial photogrammetry, hyperspectral digital aero photogrammetry, LiDAR surveys and environmental observation

Nov 07, 2023