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Aircraft
Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025
Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification
Aircraft
Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner
Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025
Aircraft
Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing
Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport
Airports
eVertiSky Acquires Vertiport Developer Volatus
Volatus adds charging tech to eVertiSky's UAM infrastructure
Regulations and Government
Joby Applies for eVTOL Air Operator Certificate in UAE
Commercial eVTOL air taxi services could launch in the Gulf state in 2026
Aircraft
Bye Begins Building eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Prototype
Electric airplane developer recovering from financial woes
Avionics
NASA Camera Pods Gather Data To Support Autonomous Flight Technology
Equipment has been used for flight trials fitted on a helicopter
Environment
EasyJet Teams With JetZero on Blended-Wing-Body Airliners
JetZero's aerodynamic design could get a hydrogen powertrain
Aircraft
Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Airlines
Loganair and Heart Team To Decarbonize UK Domestic Flights
Scotland-based regional airline aims to achieve zero carbon emissions
Aircraft
Leasing Group Solyu Agrees To Buy Jekta's Electric Amphibious Aircraft
Swiss start-up is developing hydrogen- and battery-powered versions of PHA-ZE 100
Fuel
Beta Expands Electric Charging Station Network For U.S. Healthcare Program
Electric aircraft developer has received a $20 million contract from the Department of Health and Human Services
Aircraft
Archer Tops 400 Flights with Midnight Aircraft
Archer's Midnight eVTOL prototype has been busy this year
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs
Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?
Airports
Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games
Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC
Requirements address certification for items not currently covered by existing regulations
Aircraft
Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable
Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft
New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro
Aircraft
Dufour Flies 'Production-ready' Aero2 eVTOL Utility Aircraft
Swiss start-up is now expanding the flight test envelope
Airports
Ampaire Relocates Headquarters to Long Beach Airport
Expanded facility supports Ampaire's growing electric aviation ambitions
Fuel
EU-Backed Clean Aviation Initiative Picks Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supplier
H3 Dynamics' hydrogen fuel cells could power a 19-seat aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Whisper’s Electric Propulsion Tech Could Make Spacecraft Quieter
NASA contracts Whisper Aero to design quieter cabin fans
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics
Joby and Reliable Robotics participate in “Agile Flag 24-3” logistics exercise
Aircraft
NASA, MagniX Unveil Electric Power Flight Demonstrator
Air Tindi's old Dash 7 is ready for its electric engine retrofit
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Increased eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Bottom Line
49 of its two-seat autonomous aircraft were delivered in the second quarter of 2024
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues First Artificial Intelligence Roadmap
31-page document recommends AI safety assurance strategies
Engines
Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft
A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests
Aircraft
Sora Seeks Funding for 30-Passenger Battery-powered eVTOL 'Bus' Aircraft
Company targets airport shuttle services for tandem-wing design
Training and Workforce
Beta's First Electric Aircraft Customer Evaluates Pilot Training Program
Medical technology group's executives learn to fly the Alia CX300 electric aircraft
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace Starts Next Stage of Flight Testing For Its VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Thrustborne flight is next
