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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Reliable Robotics Gains Fresh Funding for Autonomous Flight Tech
NASA and the U.S. Air Force invest in autonomy
Aircraft
Nasdaq-listed XTI Advances Turbine-powered VTOL Aircraft
The company says hybrid-electric propulsion does not deliver sufficient payload and range
Regulations and Government
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations
Strategy document published as the country awaits a general election this year
ATC
Honeywell Sees Consolidation and Longer Path to Market for eVTOL Makers
Technology group does not expect scaled air taxi service until at least 2028
Aircraft
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life
Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
Engines
FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine
The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
ATC
Estonia To Host Uncrewed Traffic Management Test Center
Uncrewed aircraft take center stage at Airspace World trade show
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues
Chinese company prepares to certify the larger, longer-range VT30 eVTOL model
Aircraft
Vertical's Second VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Almost Assembled for Flight Testing
UK company wants to complete type certification in 2026.
Charter & Fractional
Bravo Air Plans To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft
The private charter operator is based in Augusta, Georgia
Aircraft
Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells power the Skai eVTOL
FBOs
Atlantic FBOs Prepare To Support Lilium eVTOL Flights
Infrastructure and support will be available at 30 or more U.S. locations
FutureFlight
FAA Finalizes Airworthiness Criteria for Joby's eVTOL Aircraft
The FAA has issued its final ruling on the special class airworthiness criteria for Joby's five-seat eVTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight
Cranfield Aerospace Integrates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain into Aircraft Nacelle
The company's partner, aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman, is seeking new investors to ensure its survival.
Charter & Fractional
Falcon and Archer Launch Abu Dhabi-Dubai eVTOL Flights
Services will operate from Falcon Aviation's heliports in the UAE
FutureFlight
SkyDrive Launches Production of SD-05 eVTOL Prototype
SkyDrive and its partner Suzuki have begun building the first prototypes of the three-seat SD-05 eVTOL air taxi in Iwata City, Japan.
FutureFlight
CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Prototype Unveiled at German Development Base
The all-electric aircraft, which features eight sets of electric motors and rotors, is expected to operate on routes of up to around 50 miles.
FutureFlight
Signature Aviation Electrifies FBO Locations With Beta's Aircraft Chargers
The business aviation services group inaugurated its first Beta charging station on March 7 at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire.
FutureFlight
Vela Alpha eVTOL Could Be Indonesia's First New Civil Aircraft in Decades
Vela Prima Nusantara is developing a piloted, four-passenger eVTOL aircraft called the Vela Alpha, which it intends to have certified and in service in Asia and North America in 2028.
