Technology & Engineering News & Articles

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
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
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
First Power-On Test Completed for Lilium Jet

Lilium has completed the first power-on of its all-electric Lilium Jet, marking a critical step toward flight testing and certification

Oct 07, 2024
Jetoptera Advances Turbocompressor Development for J-500 VTOL Aircraft

Jetoptera is progressing with its turbocompressor design for the J-500 VTOL aircraft, having completed the Critical Design Review and now focusing on prototype manufacturing

Oct 01, 2024
SkyDrive Partners to Enhance Engineering Design in eVTOL Aircraft

Braid Technologies and SkyDrive have completed initial phases of a collaboration to solve complex design challenges, drawing on AI to generate structural patterns for eVTOL development

Sep 27, 2024
New Gas Turbine Generator Bearing Launched for eVTOL Aircraft

The advances of NSK's bearing include a higher speed revolution performance and a new mechanism that reduces the necessary lubricant supply by around 80%, contributing to longer eVTOL flight range

Sep 19, 2024
Volar Air Mobility & Etihad Aviation Training to Collaborate on Advanced Electric Aircraft Operations

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on research and development (R&D) in electric aircraft operations, innovative sustainability projects, and regulatory engagement with UAE authorities

Sep 17, 2024
EHang’s eVTOL Obtains Experimental Flight Authorization Certificate from Brazil’s ANAC

Under Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) Experimental Flight Authorization Certificate (CAVE) framework, EHang will carry out comprehensive EH216-S eVTOL test and trial flight campaigns in Brazil

Sep 17, 2024
AAM Institute Names Selika Talbott as VP of Strategic Policy

Selika Josiah Talbott will leverage her background to drive policy initiatives that support the advancement of air mobility technologies in her role at the AAM Institute

Sep 09, 2024
Flying Car Developer Expanding at Breda International Airport

PAL-V's new Assembly and Delivery Center will serve as a hub for final assembly, customer demonstrations, flight training, and pre-delivery inspections

Sep 05, 2024
Pivotal Helix eVTOL Wins World Future Award

Pivotal has received the 2024 World Future Awards for Best Advanced eVTOL Solution with its Helix aircraft, a single-seat vehicle with a 270-degree view and quiet operation

Sep 04, 2024
Archer Surpasses 400 Test Flights with Midnight eVTOL

The 402 test flights completed so far in 2024 exceed the 400 test flight goal set for this year approximately four months ahead of schedule

Sep 04, 2024
AAM Debuts at Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024

The inclusion of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in this year's Air Expo Abu Dhabi marks a significant stride towards the future of aviation

Sep 03, 2024
ParaZero Completes Advanced Safety System for AAM Company

ParaZero developed a complex system tailored to the customer's requirements and conducted multiple tests and flights, all of which were successfully completed

Sep 03, 2024
EHang to Present New Electric Autonomous Aerial Vehicle at Dronitaly

Dronitaly, scheduled to take place from 9-11 October 2024, will include an additional section called "Innovative Air Mobility & Delivery" on the transport of people and goods, alongside the “Aerial Operations” section

Sep 02, 2024
JobsOhio Talks on Advanced Air Mobility in the State

Tim Sweeney, Director of Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing for JobsOhio, sits down with Advanced Air Mobility International at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 to talk about how the AAM market is developing in Ohio

Aug 30, 2024
Joby Demos Autonomous Flight in USAF Exercise

Joby demonstrated autonomous airborne logistics operations during the U.S. Air Force’s ‘Agile Flag 24-3’ exercise using a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan equipped with a suite of technologies developed by Xwing’s autonomy team

Aug 29, 2024