News & Articles

ASKA Collaborates to Explore Hybrid VTOL Integration in Japan

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

Mar 27, 2025
Skyportz Reveals Vertipad Patent

Skyportz has unveiled its patented modular vertipad, addressing urban Advanced Air Mobility challenges by mitigating eVTOL downwash and outwash while optimizing land use for vertiports

Mar 26, 2025
$20 Million Equity Raise to Fuel Alpine Vertical’s Argon hVTOL Development

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

Mar 25, 2025
Electra’s Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft Gains New Pre-Orders

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

Mar 24, 2025
Autonomous Flight Milestone as AIBOT Conducts First eVTOL Test at SBD

AIBOT has taken a major step in autonomous air mobility, successfully testing its eVTOL at the San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) Norton Test Range—advancing regulatory approvals and real-world deployment

Mar 21, 2025
Honeywell Survey Shows Strong Interest in Air Taxis Among US Travelers

A Honeywell survey reveals strong consumer interest in air taxis, with speed, convenience, and cost driving demand

Mar 20, 2025
Virgin Atlantic to Support Joby Aviation’s Electric Air Taxi Rollout in the UK

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

Mar 18, 2025
Eve Air Mobility & UI Helicopter Drive eVTOL Development in South Korea

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

Mar 17, 2025
New Mobile Vertipad Platform to Enhance Air Mobility for Critical Operations

Cherokee Federal introduces the MVP™ Mobile Vertipad Platform, a versatile, rapidly deployable solution for VTOL and eVTOL aircraft, designed for diverse industries and mission-critical operations

Mar 17, 2025
New Appointment to Vertical Aerospace Test Pilot Team

Experienced test pilot Paul Stone joins Vertical Aerospace to support its VX4 eVTOL flight test program, leveraging his expertise from Volocopter, BAE Systems, and the Royal Navy

Mar 17, 2025
Volocopter Secures Future with Acquisition by Diamond Aircraft

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

Mar 14, 2025
Safran Electric Motor to Power Ascendance Hybrid-Electric VTOL

Ascendance has selected Safran’s EASA-certified ENGINeUS electric motor for its hybrid-electric ATEA VTOL aircraft prototype, each providing horizontal propulsion with over 100 kW of power

Mar 14, 2025
Archer Joins Forces with Palantir to Drive AI Innovation in Aviation

Archer Aviation has partnered with Palantir Technologies to leverage AI in advancing aviation, focusing on scaling aircraft production and improving key aviation systems for greater efficiency and safety

Mar 14, 2025
Blade & Skyports Partner to Launch JFK-Manhattan Air Mobility Service

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

Mar 13, 2025
Winter Global AAM Forum Report Highlights Industry Progress & Challenges

The 2025 Winter Global AAM Forum Summary Report from the AAM Institute explores industry progress, regulatory challenges, and emerging trends, highlighting key insights from stakeholders across 70+ countries on AAM’s future

Mar 12, 2025
Sora Aviation eVTOL Pre-Ordered for UAM in South Korea

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

Mar 11, 2025
EHang Establishes Joint Laboratory for Low-Altitude Flight Safety in Spain & China

EHang, in partnership with the University of Zaragoza and the University of Guangzhou, has launched a Joint Laboratory for Low-Altitude Flight Safety to advance UAM technology and global collaboration

Mar 11, 2025
Partnership to Develop Electric Motors for Advanced Air Mobility

Schubeler and HEGGEMANN will work together to develop and manufacture electric motors for Advanced Air Mobility, combining propulsion technology with aerospace-certified production for scalability and certification compliance

Mar 11, 2025
Electric Seaglider Prototype Undergoes On-Water Testing

REGENT has commenced sea trials for its full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype, completing initial on-water tests to validate the vessel’s design and performance under real-world conditions

Mar 10, 2025