Wang joins the gang at EHang
April 19, 2024
Wang brings extensive experience in business ops and management in technology, culture and tourism that he will leverage to accelerate sales growth and business expansion following certification of the EH216-S.
Horizon Aircraft provides corporate update
April 17, 2024
In the last quarter alone, Horizon secured an order for up to 100 Cavorite X7s worth $500 million, continued the flight test programme of its scale prototype and furthered the design of the full-scale aircraft.
AirX inks deal for up to fifty eVTOLs
April 17, 2024
Eve Air Mobility and AirX Inc. have signed a letter of intent for up to 50 eVTOLs, service support and urban ATM software.
ERA programme reaches two major milestones
April 17, 2024
Aura Aero has issued its first calls for tender for a number of work packages, and has signed a PAC with EASA to set the time frame within which the ERA aircraft will be certified.
Production of Lilium battery packs gets under way
April 17, 2024
The first units off the battery assembly line will be used for verification testing ahead of the Lilium Jet's first piloted flight. Each aircraft will be equipped with ten independently functioning power packs.
NATA recertifies Textron-owned service centres as green
April 17, 2024
Singapore, Paris, Zurich and Indianapolis centres maintain Tier 1 status, phasing out single use plastics and with motion-sensor lighting, energy-efficient appliances and plumbing, and the Valencia centre achieves Tier 2.
Eve names KAI as supplier for eVTOL pylons
April 16, 2024
KAI will supply components for prototype and production aircraft. It has significantly invested in production infrastructure so as to grow its market share in the rapidly growing AAM market.
Wilbur Air poised to become Aussie air taxi outfit
April 15, 2024
Wilbur Air, a subsidiary of vertiport developer Skyportz, plans to operate the first 100 Electra eSTOL aircraft in Australia.
Two customers pitch in for Electron 5
April 15, 2024
With its battery electric drive system, the Electron 5 offers operators a more than 50 per cent reduction in operating costs compared to existing internal combustion engine aircraft. Its cabin can hold four passengers.
Crisalion to create an AAM action plan with Kookiejar
April 15, 2024
The scalable, modular construction of Kookiejar vertiports allows commercial real estate to be easily fly-ready. Crisalion will assess suitability for operations of its Integrity eVTOL.
UrbanV tackles adverse weather and unexpected obstacles
April 11, 2024
Any uncooperative obstacle, bird strike or adverse weather event presents a safety risk that requires swift detection and reporting. Protection systems are being tested at UrbanV's vertiport near Rome.
ZeroAvia tasks FEAM Aero with hydrogen-electric aircraft engine MRO
April 11, 2024
The plan is for FEAM Aero to offer MRO services for operators leveraging ZeroAvia technology and to set up a green hydrogen production facility.
World Fuel gains endorsements from industry bodies
April 8, 2024
World Fuel is now ISCC and RSB accredited in the United States, Singapore and across all locations in Europe where renewable fuel is sold, meaning it can provide customers with the documentation for compliance.
Chinese authorities certify EHang eVTOL manufacturing
April 8, 2024
During the certification process, the review team of the Central-South Regional Administration of the CAAC conducted a comprehensive document review and on-site verification and validation from multiple perspectives.
AutoFlight delivers first electric air taxi to Japan
April 4, 2024
An AAM operator has taken delivery of Autoflight's first Prosperity eVTOL that it is planning to showcase at the 2025 Osaka World Expo. The OEM has also just received CAAC type certification for its cargo variant.
TCab completes $20 million in Series A financing
April 4, 2024
The funds will be used to accelerate product development and airworthiness certification processes ahead of air taxi operations in the Middle East.
Bombardier discloses environmental impact of entire aircraft portfolio
April 4, 2024
Bombardier is providing public access to the environmental footprint of all of its in-production aircraft more than a year prior to its 2025 goal. The OEM is taking ownership of the environmental impact they generate.
Lilium installs Garmin standby flight instruments for eVTOL
April 3, 2024
Lilium began assembly of the first Lilium Jet at its manufacturing and testing facilities near Munich at the end of 2023. The first piloted flight test is targeted to occur in late 2024.
Archer's battery drop tests score a hit
April 3, 2024
Archer successfully completes multiple battery pack drop tests; one of the most challenging tests it is set to face as part of FAA's type certification programme.
Titan puts SAF into Desert Jet's Coachella Valley FBO
April 3, 2024
Desert Jet is providing an option for aircraft management clients and FBO customers who want to use a renewable alternative fuel source for their aircraft through its Desert Jet Center FBO.
FlyOnE joins with CRC to advance sustainable air transport in Australia
April 3, 2024
This will pave the way for the expansion of more electric aircraft into Australia's transportation system. FlyOnE is positioning itself with orders and interest initially in Pipistrel electric trainers, Electron 5s and Bye eFlyers.
EHang opens Japan's first UAM centre
March 28, 2024
The Tsukuba centre houses hangars with capacity for around 25 EH216-S aircraft and the landing platform will also be used by helicopters and private jets.
Electron unveils design update for its 5
March 28, 2024
The Electron 5 was designed for regional air mobility, offering up to 750km on today's batteries and with low operating costs thanks to its battery electric drive system.
ZeroAvia tasks Itochu with sales in Japan
March 28, 2024
Trading and investment company Itochu will leverage its extensive industry network and seek opportunities with Japanese airline operators and local infrastructure providers.
McBride joins Supernal as CTO
March 28, 2024
Former NASA director David McBride will oversee Supernal’s eVTOL development for entry into commercial service in 2028.
Sirius will pump hydrogen into PARQ Bali development
March 28, 2024
Once certified and ready to fly, Sirius will lease 10 hydrogen VTOL jets to PARQ for use in Bali and the surrounding islands at a cost of $65,000 per month.
Joby selects IFS Cloud for maintenance
March 28, 2024
The aviation industry-specificity and flexibility of IFS Cloud makes it a perfect fit for organisations like Joby that are shaping the future of flight.
Stellantis signals continued confidence in Archer with share purchase
March 21, 2024
Stellantis has upped its interest in Archer by around 8.3 million shares. The automaker is to mass produce the Midnight aircraft, and construction on the first phase of a manufacturing facility will be completed this year.
EHang completes EH216-S Latin America debut
March 21, 2024
EHang's EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft has made its first flight in Costa Rica, showcasing its potential for aerial sightseeing and intra resort transportation uses.
Bravo cheers pre-order of eVTOL aircraft
March 18, 2024
Bravo Air aims to develop commercial use cases for the SD-05, originating from Augusta Regional airport in Georgia.
Monterey Fuel extends Avfuel partnership
March 18, 2024
Monterey Jet Center is entering another decade of partnership and sustainable aviation innovation with Avfuel at its Monterey Regional airport FBOs, Del Monte Aviation and Monterey Jet Center.
Lilium to prepare Atlantic network for regional eVTOL operations
March 14, 2024
Lilium is to help electrify existing airport infrastructure across Atlantic Aviation's US FBO network to ensure the compatibility of current and future vertiports with Lilium Jets in support of regional air mobility .
Avfuel and Neste ink extension of SAF supply agreement
March 14, 2024
Avfuel expects to exponentially grow its SAF offtake from Neste, and this agreement secures access to the supply chain over the next three years.
Archer puts Falcon at forefront of Middle East vertiport set up
March 14, 2024
Archer and Falcon Aviation are to jointly develop a vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the launch of Midnight operations in the UAE perhaps as early as 2025.
AutoFlight performs inter-city demo
March 12, 2024
A flight from Shenzhen to Zhuhai over the Pearl River Delta took just 20 minutes instead of three hours by car. It was uncrewed and fully autonomous, while certification for crewed passenger flights could be two years off.
Ghenus Air pre-orders ten Lyte eVTOLs
March 12, 2024
The order comprises a new executive X Prime variant of the hydrogen-electric VTOL aircraft for Korean and US door-to-door regional routes.
Vonaer inks Autoflight agreement for eVTOL services
March 12, 2024
Vonaer is to procure 20 Autoflight eVTOL aircraft, targeting the Asian market and exploring options for deployment both locally and internationally.
SkyDrive begins eVTOL production with Suzuki
March 11, 2024
The first riveting ceremony took place on 6 March, signalling start of production of the SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft.
Signature starts installation of Beta electric charger network
March 11, 2024
Complementing their charger at Manchester-Boston Regional airport, additional chargers will be installed this summer at Frederick Municipal airport in Maryland and Charlottesville Albemarle airport in Virginia.
Lilium celebrates planned AAM capabilities for Downtown Manhattan
March 11, 2024
Lilium supports NYC EDC's decision to seek an agnostic operator for Downtown Manhattan Heliport, which will serve as a key site in the Northeast Corridor regional network for the Lilium Jet.
HIS invests in Regent electric seagliders
March 11, 2024
Regent has gained investment from HIS to bring its seagliders to market, and will look at employing regional mobility solutions along Japan's coastlines.
Joby starts hiring for latest Ohio factory
March 11, 2024
Joby has acquired an under-used facility at Dayton International airport and will repurpose it as a high-tech manufacturing centre. It expects to begin with titanium and aluminium aircraft parts later this year.
Skyports unveils plans for UK vertiport testbed
March 11, 2024
The vertiport will serve as a key node for early vertiport network planning and demonstrations, and will support Vertical Aerospace's demo flights and test key procedures ahead of commercial launch.