Skyports-led consortium launches Oxford–Cambridge trial
October 9, 2025
The six-month OxCam AAM Corridor project, supported by UKRI’s Future Flight programme, aims to test commercial eVTOL operations and strengthen regional connectivity.
Cleveland Clinic and Archer advance first hospital-based vertiport in UAE
October 9, 2025
The collaboration aims to improve patient access and organ transport while supporting Archer’s broader air mobility rollout through a hybrid vertiport network across Abu Dhabi.
NBAA extends sustainable aviation fuel initiative across Las Vegas
October 9, 2025
Sustainable aviation fuel will be distributed during NBAA-BACE 2025 at Henderson Executive and North Las Vegas airports as the association reinforces its industry-wide net-zero ambitions.
FlyOnE expands leasing access through Voltaic Capital
October 6, 2025
FlyOnE and Voltaic Capital have developed a managed leasing programme that enables operators and investors across Australia to access legacy, hybrid and electric aircraft.
UK DOT announcement is music to Vertical's ears
October 6, 2025
The UK government has committed GBP 2.3 billion in funding over the next 10 years to the Aerospace Technology Institute programme, which helps the sector to manufacture newer, more efficient, electric aircraft.
New York lined up as hotspot for vertiport network
October 4, 2025
The network is designed to bring mobility and economic opportunity to communities. Several vertiports are planned to improve access to healthcare, support ambulance and emergency ops connect regional residents.
4Air and Victor look to mitigate contrails
October 4, 2025
Just one per cent of contrails accounted for 48 per cent of total warming impact, highlighting how a small number of high-impact contrails are disproportionately responsible for climate effects.
Aerofugia starts AE200 prototype production with full order book
October 2, 2025
The company has begun prototype production of the six-seat AE200-100 eVTOL aircraft as airworthiness work has progressed and customer demand exceeded 1,000 units worldwide.
Beyond Aero reaches TRL6 for hydrogen-electric propulsion in tests
October 2, 2025
The Toulouse test campaign validated the company’s hydrogen-electric system, while Universal Hydrogen’s portfolio and EASA engagement has strengthened certification and industrial development progress.
Future looks promising for Joby eVTOLs in RAK
October 2, 2025
Aligned with Ras Al Khaimah's 2030 Mobility Master Plan, the new service by Joby Aviation will meet growing demand for fast and convenient transport in Ras Al Khaimah and throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Luxaviation Belgium takes advantage of Azzera efficiencies
October 2, 2025
The initial integration is anticipated to successfully demonstrate the benefits of Celeste and provide a blueprint to support the integration of the platform by other Luxaviation Group entities.
Electra expands facilities to support EL9 development
October 2, 2025
The hangars and offices in Virginia and Switzerland provide expanded engineering and R&D capacity for Electra’s nine-passenger hybrid-electric EL9, designed for ultra-short takeoff and landing operations.
Archer Aviation and Soracle launch air taxi services in Osaka
October 2, 2025
Soracle, the joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, will lead the establishment of services using Archer’s Midnight aircraft, with operations targeted from 2027.
Vertical hails CAA framework setting 2028 eVTOL ops pathway
September 30, 2025
The CAA has issued its eVTOL Delivery Model which reaffirms certification standards, flight rules and infrastructure planning to support commercial services from 2028.
EHang partners with Allur Group to expand eVTOL operations across Central Asia
September 29, 2025
Allur Group has committed to the purchase of 50 EH216 series aircraft in phases as both companies pursue assembly, training, certification and local supply chain opportunities.
Ascendance expands in Southeast Asia by local agreements
September 25, 2025
The French company signed MoUs during a MITI ceremony that set out cooperation on hybrid propulsion, VTOL distribution and industrial projects in Pahang.
CAA sets out eVTOL Delivery Model to support safe UK operations
September 25, 2025
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a framework supporting safe integration of eVTOL flights while encouraging innovation and growth.
Regent and HITRANS explore Highlands Seaglider travel
September 25, 2025
The collaboration assessed how Regent’s all-electric Seaglider vessels could improve transport across Scotland’s coastal communities by cutting emissions and journey times.
Vonaer shows intent for 20 hybrid eVTOLs
September 25, 2025
An agreement with South Korea’s Plana will see 20 hybrid eVTOL aircraft delivered by 2040, supporting Vonaer’s expansion of air mobility services across Asia and beyond.
Vaeridion and Deutsche Aircraft partner for sustainable regional aviation
September 25, 2025
A memorandum of understanding will see the companies collaborate on technical and non-technical enablers, including flight testing battery technology for Vaeridion’s CS23 Microliner.
Midnight reaches 7,000 feet in envelope expansion test
September 25, 2025
The eVTOL completed its highest altitude flight during envelope expansion testing, as the company presses on with FAA certification and commercialisation plans.
Smartflyer partners with H55 for SF-1 hybrid-electric batteries
September 20, 2025
The companies signed the partnership at Bern Airport, where H55’s certified aviation batteries were confirmed as the core system for Smartflyer’s SF-1.
Haylion and Skyportz partner on vertipad rollout in China
September 20, 2025
The collaboration, announced in Japan, will see prototype installations of Skyportz’s patented modular vertipad in Shenzhen, with plans to scale across China.
Archer and Joby join White House eVTOL pilot programme
September 15, 2025
The FAA and DOT have established a three year eVTOL Integration Pilot Program that will bring in Archer, Joby and US airline partners for supervised trials.
Horizon hybrid eVTOL transitions to forward flight
September 15, 2025
The company completed a fan-in-wing transition flight and advanced propulsion, simulation and certification work as it prepares its full-scale hybrid eVTOL.
XTI advances TriFan 600 development and unveils Founders Club
September 15, 2025
The company successfully finished its Sparrow and Kestrel flight trials while unveiling the Founders Club, a programme combining early TriFan 600 ownership with exclusive launch events.
Vaeridion manufactures batteries at Oberpfaffenhofen
September 12, 2025
A new facility will serve as the cornerstone of Vaeridion's production operations, focusing on the development and assembly of battery systems to support initial flight test campaigns towards certification.
Joby will bring Blade technology to the Uber app
September 12, 2025
Joby and Uber have been working together to deliver the future of urban air mobility since 2019. In 2021, Joby acquired Uber's Elevate division, which played a pivotal role in establishing the urban air mobility sector.
Skyports develops Jeju Island vertiport network for AAM launch
September 12, 2025
The binding MoU between Skyports and Jeju Provincial Government was signed during the Jeju Global Future Aerospace Confesta opening ceremony.
Volocopter signs EFT deal for eVTOL training courses
September 11, 2025
The collaboration will focus on building comprehensive training modules that provide pilots with ground familiarisation, remote operations and flight test experience.
Vertical ticks off Phase 3 wingborne VX4 testing
September 11, 2025
Vertical will now move to the final test stage: transition, proving the VX4's ability to shift seamlessly between vertical lift (‘helicopter mode’) and wingborne flight (‘airplane mode’). The UK CAA and EASA are onboard.
EHang carries out EH216-S flight in Africa
September 8, 2025
This milestone not only marks a successful debut in Africa, but also expanded the EH216-S's global flight footprint to 21 countries across five continents. The Rwandan CAA was very supportive throughout.
GE and Beta pool considerable experience towards VTOLs
September 8, 2025
GE Aerospace will make an investment of $300 million in Beta, subject to regulatory approval, aligned with its commitment to work with key industry players to advance technologies that will support the future of flight.
Beta teams up with Ports Toronto at Billy Bishop
September 5, 2025
The flight of the electric Alia aircraft signified Billy Bishop Toronto City airport's readiness to invest in the foundations and technology required for electric aircraft, as aligned with a modernised governance agreement.
Ky is a compelling fit for Vertical's top team
September 5, 2025
Ky joins a leading line-up of regulatory expertise at Vertical, including Trevor Woods, former certification director at EASA and regulatory affairs director, and Eamonn Brennan, former director general of Eurocontrol.
ZeroAvia conducts ground test for ZA600 fuel cell
September 4, 2025
ZeroAvia's ZA600 power generation system is the world's first fuel cell module designed to meet CS-E and CS-23 certification requirements. The balance of plant is en route to certification and commercialisation.
The Helicopter Company teams up with Diriyah
September 4, 2025
THC will leverage its aviation expertise to support Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a flagship cultural and tourism destination, to explore the potential of incorporating UAM services.
Avflight and Beta implement chargers across Michigan
September 4, 2025
The Beta chargers installed at Avflight’s locations are multimodal and interoperable, designed around the CCS standard. This enables the chargers to serve not only electric aircraft, but also electric ground vehicles.
Joby completes acquisition of Blade passenger business
September 1, 2025
Blade’s passenger operations have been integrated into Joby, while its medical arm continues to operate independently as Strata Critical Medical.
ZeroAvia targets FAA P-1 approval for electric propulsion
September 1, 2025
The signed P-1 special conditions issue paper follows the earlier G-1 stage and outlines requirements for certification of ZeroAvia’s electric propulsion technology.
Whitesky partners with SkyDrive to pioneer eVTOL ops in Indonesia
September 1, 2025
The partnership was marked by a pre-order for up to 30 SD-05 aircraft and by plans for Jakarta sightseeing flights by 2028.
Hefei partnership will propel EHang VT35 forward
August 28, 2025
The VT35 is EHang's next-generation, long-range, lift-and-cruise, pilotless, passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft. It is designed for medium- to long-distance air mobility, including intercity, cross-sea and mountain transport.
Vertiia programme benefits from federal cash injection
August 28, 2025
The AMSL project will focus on designing safe liquid hydrogen refuelling systems, testing advanced fuel measurement and power distribution during various stages of flight of the Vertiia.
