Sigma addresses initial operational capability in the AAM market
July 25, 2024
Sigma is looking to opportunities in south Asia and southern Europe for operations with Supernal's eVTOL, and for regional AAM operations with VoltAero's Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft.
Archer gains tax breaks for facility expansion
July 25, 2024
The CAEATFA sales and use tax exclusion is expected to result in approximately $10 million in benefit to Archer over the next few years.
Supernal debuts S-A2 eVTOL concept at Farnborough show
July 25, 2024
This marks the introduction of the S-A2 to the aviation community as Supernal works to launch commercial advanced air mobility operations in 2028.
Airbus Racer speeds past 400kph
July 25, 2024
Less than two months after its first flight, the Airbus Racer exceeded its level speed objective of 407km/h by reaching 420kph in its initial configuration.
VoltAero expands market to southeast Asia with Global Sky pre-order
July 22, 2024
As well as pre-ordering 15 Cassio aircraft, Global Sky will collaborate with VoltAero on bringing its electric-hybrid aircraft to southeast Asia for efficient and sustainable regional air mobility.
EH216-S sales and operations advance in far East
July 22, 2024
KC Smart Mobility aims to advance EH216-S pilotless eVTOL sales and operations in Hong Kong and Macau.
Eve rolls out first full-scale eVTOL prototype
July 22, 2024
The first prototype aircraft has come off the production line and Eve has secured suppliers both for the interior and the power distribution system. It can now also look to start the testing campaign.
Jetka chooses ZeroAvia cell for amphibious aircraft
July 22, 2024
Jekta and ZeroAvia will develop and certify an integrated fuel cell power generation system, including inverters, other electronic components, a hydrogen tank and fuel system.
Dovetail showcases hydrogen-electric powerplant prototype in Spain
July 22, 2024
The powerplant will enable existing passenger and cargo aircraft under 20 passengers to be converted to emission-free electricity, particularly the Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft King Air, Twin Otter and Pilatus PC-12.
Vertical reveals powerful VX4 prototype in the UK
July 22, 2024
Vertical is developing a full-scale prototype that will accelerate the VX4's flight test programme and demonstration capability. The company will take flight test learnings from this into the certified VX4 model.
Electra showcases eSTOL capabilities on grass
July 22, 2024
The aircraft flew a series of take offs and landings from a grass area and demonstrated the maximum performance climb-out of 32 degrees to be used in military missions. It required no charging infrastructure.
Saudia signs for 50 Lilium Jets with options for 50 more
July 22, 2024
The agreement includes a schedule of deposit and pre-delivery payments, timeline of future deliveries, guarantees on aircraft performance and provisions on spare parts, maintenance and repairs.
Paris SAF heralds green pact between TotalEnergies, Daher and ADP
July 18, 2024
After the installation of electric charging stations in 2023, this GA SAF initiative will generate increasing demand that will gradually facilitate the decarbonising of air operations.
Bombardier installs solar panels to lower carbon footprint
July 18, 2024
Bombardier's expanded London Biggin Hill service centre nears 250,000 sq ft and provides customers with complete heavy maintenance capabilities. It is fully equipped to maintain Learjets, Challengers and Globals.
Hariharan brings sustainability expertise to Gulfstream
July 16, 2024
Gulfstream is innovating for a sustainable future and has appointed Smitha Hariharan as its vice president and chief sustainability officer to drive the transformation.
Gotland Sweden backs Noemi for zero-emission flights
July 16, 2024
Commercial next generation electric seaplane operations don't need costly infrastructure, just a small pontoon with chargers, dockside. Elfly aims to help Gotland start commercial zero-emission flights by 2030.
Skyportz welcomes AAM action plan for Victoria, Australia
July 16, 2024
Without new vertiport landing sites in places people want to go, the aircraft will never fulfil their potential. Now the State of Victoria has given the green light for property developers to start planning.
Joby makes landmark 523 mile hydrogen-electric flight
July 13, 2024
The aircraft builds on Joby's successful battery-electric air taxi development programme and demonstrates the potential for hydrogen to unlock emissions-free, regional journeys that don't require a runway.
Vertical has its DOA scope expanded by UK CAA
July 11, 2024
The scope extension enables Vertical's own engineers to sign off compliance of an increasing number of technical areas which thus streamlines the certification process.
Vaeridion opens battery lab in Holzkirchen
July 11, 2024
Propulsion battery modules are at the heart of Vaeridion's aircraft, and in the Bosch Collaboration Campus it has found the ideal facility in which to build safe-to-fly and safe-to-handle batteries for passenger aircraft.
Regent seagliders receive investment from MOL Switch
July 11, 2024
About 80 per cent of Japan's population lives on or near coastal areas, and the maritime industry is critical to the country's economy. Seagliders provide convenient and sustainable options to transport people and goods.
UrbanV enters into partnerships for Middle East vertiports
July 11, 2024
To enhance the passenger experience, UrbanV and Foster + Partners will study new concepts of usability and a potential integration of a network of vertiports in urban settings. ICAD is onboard too.
SkyDrive to explore eVTOL opportunities in Asia
July 11, 2024
SkyDrive is looking at how to embed eVTOL operations into districts of Thailand and Japan by working with local transportation and real estate partners.
Sustainability report charts Luxaviation's progress
July 4, 2024
The report outlines initiatives and future plans, shaped around UN Sustainable Development Goals. Exploration of electric and hybrid propulsion and investments in sustainable tech pave a positive trajectory of growth.
Mönchengladbach puts SAF on continuous supply
July 4, 2024
Mönchengladbach is the first airport in Germany to offer a continuous supply of SAF. Business aircraft will be refuelled there by Rheinland Air Service.
Stellantis pumps additional $55m into Archer
July 4, 2024
Archer's goal is to establish a manufacturing facility that can support its planned commercial ramp up by leveraging the expertise of Stellantis as its contract manufacturer.
Ampaire expands to new HQ at Long Beach
July 4, 2024
The Long Beach headquarters will house an electrical engineering lab and mechanical fab shop for its Caravan, USAF, DoE and NASA programmes.
China's CSAGA sets out stall for low-altitude ops
July 4, 2024
CSGAC will establish demonstration sites for EHang's pilotless eVTOL operations in the Greater Bay Area and spearhead safe, sustainable and efficient low-altitude operations.
Eve raises $94m for eVTOL development
July 4, 2024
Embraer and its joint venture partner Nidec Aerospace have majorly participated in Eve Air Mobility's funding raise of $94 million in new equity to support development of its eVTOL aircraft.
Skyports strikes a deal with Unified Aviation
July 1, 2024
UA's MESH take off and landing system can cater for today's helicopters and the future AAM ecosystem. Skyports will roll out the technology globally within its own network.
UrbanLink pairs with Ferrovial to develop US vertiport network
July 1, 2024
Development should start with Ferrovial's planned south Florida vertiport network before spreading to other regional markets. It paves the way for deployment of UrbanLink's fleet of Lilium Jets.
EHang delivers eVTOL batch to Wencheng County
July 1, 2024
A UAM operations centre and supporting infrastructure will be established across Wencheng, China in preparation for the launch of EH216-S aerial sightseeing services.
Skyports teams with Jeju to bring vertiports to Gimpo
July 1, 2024
Jeju Air operates 42 aircraft and flies to 47 different locations throughout Korea. The company aims to provide ‘total air mobility service’ to customers through emerging airline services in conjunction with urban air mobility.
Lilium puts jet propulsion unit through its paces
July 1, 2024
Testing of the propulsion unit, comprising two engines within a mounting system, was carried out at Lilium's dedicated propulsion unit test bed at its headquarters near Munich in Germany.
magniX raises the bar with Samson battery line
June 27, 2024
magniX Samson batteries have been developed with the benefit of magniX's extensive experience in electric flight, advanced engineering and software capabilities. Samson batteries provide a safe, practical solution.
EHang initiates EH216-S flights in Europe
June 27, 2024
EHang's UAM centre in Europe was inaugurated in October 2023. The centre constitutes a global benchmark in the effective integration of eVTOL aircraft operation with airport infrastructure and air traffic management.
UrbanLink brings in Sisson to lead the company
June 27, 2024
A 35-year veteran of the airline and aircraft leasing sectors, Sisson has held several high-profile positions. Previously, he served as senior vice president at GE Commercial Aircraft Services and as CCO at SR Technics.
ArcosJet revels in high Lilium Jet interest
June 27, 2024
ArcosJet has been running the Lilium Jet sales in the UAE, Cyprus and Israel since last year and has already gained a lot of experience with prospective customers and gathered substantial feedback.
GE collaborates with NASA on hybrid electric engine
June 27, 2024
NASA recently awarded GE Aerospace a contract for Phase 2 of the HyTEC project to continue developing technologies for an aircraft engine core demonstrator test later this decade. GE is stepping up to the mark.
Sedona airport introduces SAF with Avfuel
June 22, 2024
While the fuel is available for sale to GA operators, it is also used to support the region's aerial firefighting activities, providing a cleaner alternative to help protect nearby communities and the surrounding wilderness.
Archer plans San Francisco AAM network
June 21, 2024
An initial vertiport in the South San Francisco area of Kilroy Oyster Point could be the launch pad for a five-point local network across the Bay Area for Archer's Midnight eVTOL.
Joby announces ElevateOS software for air taxi operations
June 21, 2024
Proprietary software will support high-tempo, on demand air taxi operations. The software suite has undergone real-world testing over the past two years, leveraging Joby’s Part 135 certification.
iJet eyes ten Crisalion Integrity eVTOLs
June 20, 2024
The pre-sale of Integrity aircraft and the designation of key routes in Malaga evidence how Spanish companies are innovating their outlooks to the AAM solutions their customers will shortly be demanding.