News & Articles

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
Eve Introduces Aftermarket Services Portfolio for eVTOLs

Eve's integrated customer service solution for eVTOLs will offer comprehensive services, expert customer support, and operational solutions

Oct 23, 2024
Brazil’s Rise in Urban & Regional Air Mobility

Fernanda Siniscalchi and Larissa Paganelli have compiled a report that explores Brazil’s growing role in AAM, touching on industry developments, regulatory progress, and infrastructure plans

Oct 23, 2024
Digital Inceptor for AAM & UAM Applications

The lightweight, modular Digital Inceptor from Sensata Technologies is designed to meet the evolving needs of advanced air mobility (AAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) markets

Oct 22, 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
Wisk Forms MoU for Australian Autonomous Air Travel

Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia will lay the foundation for incorporating safe, autonomous air taxi travel into Australia’s airspace, utilizing all-electric, self-flying technology

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
Joint Venture to Develop AAM Ecosystem in Italy

VEGA (Vertical Gateway), a venture between Skyports, SEA Milan, and 2i Aeroporti, is to launch operations between Malpensa Airport and Central Milan, and will then focus on scaling operations to other parts of Lombardy, and potentially other regions

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
Firstco Presents Vertiport Insights at World Smart City Expo

At the World Smart City Expo in South Korea, Firstco shared insights into the latest advancements in its Vertiport Management Systems (VMS) and explained how it can play a crucial role in supporting the wider AAM ecosystem

Oct 16, 2024
New Collaboration for Regional Air Mobility Powertrains

Whisper Aero will combine its next-gen cleaner, quieter, more efficient thrusters with EPS EPiC Energy and EPiC Power batteries for certifiable powertrains on Part 23 aircraft

Oct 16, 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