News & Articles

U.S. Navy Contracts Electra to Explore Use of eSTOL Aircraft for Logistics

The study aims to define specific contested logistics use cases and examine how Electra's hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft can address unique Navy capability gaps

May 10, 2024
AAM Operator Orders Lilium eVTOLs

The deal between UrbanLink and Lilium will see the Lilium Jet eVTOL link major cities such as Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale, extending seamlessly across the peninsula to Marco Island

May 10, 2024
EHang Completes Passenger-Carrying eVTOL Demonstration Flight in UAE

The EH216 series pilotless eVTOL aircraft, including the EH216-S, EH216-L, and EH216-F, performed several autonomous flights at the Emirates Falcons Aviation Club in Al Ali, Abu Dhabi

May 09, 2024
Pivotal eVTOL Wins Design Award

Pivotal's Helix production eVTOL was recognised at the MUSE Design Awards for excellence, innovation, and industry impact

May 09, 2024
Skyports to Develop Vertiport Network in Ras Al Khaimah

Skyports' vertiport infrastructure will be integrated with Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority's (RAKTA) existing transport network, providing a fast and convenient zero-emission transport to the region's most popular areas and attractions

May 08, 2024
Joby Moves to Next Phase of eVTOL Flight Test Program

Joby's electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200mph, offering high-speed mobility with a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters

May 08, 2024
Eve Named Member of Japan’s AAM Public-Private Committee

Eve Air Mobility's induction into the committee is expected to help Japan's public knowledge of the company and continue to enhance its reputation in the country

May 07, 2024
Flying Taxis & Autonomous Cars Showcased at DRIFTx Abu Dhabi

DRIFTx Abu Dhabi was attended by over 8,000 visitors from more than 25 countries and concluded with 12 strategic agreements that will advance future mobility solutions

May 03, 2024
Chinese Regulators Approve AutoFlight’s eVTOL Type Certificate Application

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially accepted AutoFlight's application for the Type Certificate (TC) of Prosperity, a 5-seat eVTOL

May 02, 2024
EHang Partners for Fast Charging eVTOL Batteries

EHang and Greater Bay Technology (GBT) will jointly develop eVTOL power cells, batteries, packs, charging piles and energy storage systems that meet airworthiness standards of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)

May 02, 2024
Joby Partners with Abu Dhabi for Air Taxi Ecosystem

The agreement signed with three Abu Dhabi government departments covers the potential to develop a full air taxi ecosystem, including training, infrastructure development and flight operations, as well as a manufacturing presence in Abu Dhabi

May 01, 2024
Lilium to Unveil Full-Scale eVTOL Model

EBACE2024, an aviation and Advanced Air Mobility event, taking place 28-30 May 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, will be the first public premiere of the full-scale Lilium Jet eVTOL model

Apr 30, 2024
UTM Leaders Collaborate to Support Global Advanced Air Mobility

Terra Drone, Unifly, and Aloft Technologies aim to set new standards in UTM announcing initiatives aimed at enhancing their existing UTM platforms to facilitate the seamless integration of eVTOLs and drones into the national airspace

Apr 30, 2024
Archer Signs Agreement for UAE Air Taxi Operations

ADIO is set to support the development of vertiports, in collaboration with Archer and other air taxi operators, in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi, enhancing the UAM infrastructure necessary for Archer to scale operations

Apr 29, 2024
Honeywell Develops Sensors for Lilium eVTOL

Honeywell's propulsion unit position sensors will play a critical role in accurately sensing the Lilium Jet engine's position, ensuring it can safely reach the exact position required for a successful take-off

Apr 26, 2024
Air New Zealand Selects Airports for All-Electric Aircraft

Wellington-Marlborough will be the route for commercial demonstrator flights with the Beta ALIA eVTOL with the airports playing a crucial role in introducing lower-emission aircraft to New Zealand

Apr 25, 2024
Sonaca to Develop Components for Wisk’s Autonomous Air Taxi

Wisk Aero has selected Sonaca to produce key primary structural assemblies of its 6th Generation autonomous air taxi, which has capacity for 4 passengers, a cruise speed of 138mph, and a range of 90 miles

Apr 24, 2024
Volatus & Spectrum to Develop Vertiports

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E Solutions) and Spectrum Associates are aiming to create an eVTOL infrastructure ecosystem in New England

Apr 23, 2024
Electra to Wind Tunnel Test eSTOL Aircraft

The powered wind tunnel testing funded by the U.S. Army will advance Electra’s novel aerodynamics database for use in performance analysis, simulator, and control law development

Apr 23, 2024