Japan Biz Aviation enlists SkyDrive to smooth the path to operations
July 20, 2026
SkyDrive will work together with JBZ and other future operations partners to ensure that parties purchasing SkyDrive aircraft can do so with complete confidence. This will allow partners to own and generate revenue.
Sarla completes Sylla eVTOL flight test campaign
July 20, 2026
The half-scale demonstrator has logged more than 500 tests and over 18 hours of flight time, validating propulsion, battery and control systems.
Gulfstream G800 completes first 100% SAF flight
July 20, 2026
Gulfstream and Rolls-Royce have used a G800 powered by Pearl 700 engines to test the effect of neat SAF on contrail-forming emissions at up to 50,000ft.
Joby electric air taxi is set for French Riviera debut
July 20, 2026
A partnership between four organisations aims to establish Europe's first certified eVTOL passenger service on the French Riviera.
Three hundred successful flights mark progress for SD-05
July 20, 2026
SkyDrive has flown its aircraft in a wide range of different environments to gain experience outside its facilities in airspaces where conditions are closer to the aircraft's future commercial operations.
Joby and Toyota form air mobility joint venture
July 5, 2026
The joint venture will focus initially on manufacturing groundwork and production efficiency before expanding capacity to support certification and demand for eVTOL aircraft.
Surf Air and Beta go for all-out Hawaii deployment
July 5, 2026
Hawaii’s short inter-island route structure and established demand for regional air transportation make it an ideal environment to evaluate electric aircraft operations at commercial scale.
Beyond Aero names Danish firm for Nordic sales
July 5, 2026
Huginn Aviation will support commercial development across four Nordic markets as Beyond Aero advances its hydrogen-electric BYA-1 business aircraft programme.
Dassault and Daher court victory reopens EU Taxonomy to airframers
June 29, 2026
The ruling finds that the European Commission had not demonstrated that alternative transport modes constitute credible low carbon substitutes for business aviation in all cases.
SkyDrive thrusts SD-05 unit to milestone speed
June 28, 2026
SkyDrive is pleased to announce this high-speed milestone. However, the significance of achieving stable flight at 100km/h goes beyond simply reaching a certain number on the airspeed indicator.
Aura Aero accelerates decarbonisation with VoltAero acquisition
June 28, 2026
The transaction enhances Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric development capacity through the integration of VoltAero’s engineering expertise, demonstrator aircraft and flight testing data
AutoFlight joins Hong Kong low-altitude flight programme
June 28, 2026
Two approved projects place the company's heavy-lift aircraft at the centre of efforts to develop practical low-altitude operations.
AutoFlight gains Indonesian approval for cargo eVTOL
June 21, 2026
The V2000CG CarryAll certification has cleared commercial operations in Indonesia and created a platform for wider deployment across Southeast Asia.
Vaeridion reaches critical phase with order book
June 15, 2026
Commitments are coming in from leading business and regional operators, a lessor and an electric flight training provider across Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
VertiPorts by Atlantic brings in Marines veteran Claisse
June 13, 2026
David Claisse takes over from Patricia Wagner, who has served as GM of 6N5 since 1999 during a 43-year career of significant contributions to the company and New York aviation community.
Vertical advances certification with second Valo prototype flight
June 11, 2026
Expanded flight testing has doubled capacity as the company moves closer to Critical Design Review and pre-production aircraft assembly.
Beta eVTOL carries transportation secretary as U.S. trials expand
June 5, 2026
Sean P. Duffy's flight at Beta Technologies accompanies a federal programme that will broaden advanced air mobility testing across 26 states.
Electra celebrates SC demo and ponders the future of urban transport
June 5, 2026
While Electra's EL2 technology demonstrator completed the flight, Electra's flagship EL9 nine-passenger aircraft will ultimately serve as a regional shuttle to fill the regional mobility gap.
Safran funding accelerates electric motor production plans
June 1, 2026
European funding has backed automated manufacturing capacity as certified ENGINeUS motors move towards large-scale production in France.
AutoFlight agreement expands Kazakhstan eVTOL ambitions
June 1, 2026
Vertiport construction, international partnerships and a commitment for 50 additional aircraft have accelerated plans for a Central Asian eVTOL network.
ZeroAvia head honcho Miftakhov steps aside
May 31, 2026
Christine Ourmieres-Widener brings extensive executive experience in the aviation industry and deep familiarity with ZeroAvia's operations and strategic priorities. She will hold the fort as Val Miftakhov departs.
Eve pushes eVTOL towards transition flight phase
May 31, 2026
Hover and low-speed trials have delivered data on propulsion, aerodynamics and handling, before wingborne testing begins later this summer.
Electric consortium pushes regional flights closer to everyday use
May 31, 2026
Back-to-back extreme weather demonstrations in Florida and the northeast have tested charging infrastructure, pilot training and repeated regional flight operations.
Noemi broadens aircraft platform vision beyond amphibious transport
May 25, 2026
Expanded strategy outlines future cargo, SAR and firefighting roles while prototype work and EASA certification activities continue progressing.
Skyports and Gold Coast prepare vertiport network for Olympic growth
May 25, 2026
Proposed air taxi routes across the Gold Coast aim to reduce journey times and support rising visitor demand before 2032.
Vertical pushes Valo hybrid-electric towards longer-range ops
May 25, 2026
Hybrid propulsion testing and upgraded battery production line support certification work for future civil and defence-focused aircraft variants.
Dubai completes flagship air taxi vertiport beside DXB
May 19, 2026
The four-storey facility links directly with Dubai Metro and supports plans for future eVTOL operations across key areas of Dubai.
London Biggin Hill demonstrates carbon reduction
May 19, 2026
Level 2 status provides clear, external validation of London Biggin Hill's progress against set objectives, demonstrating measurable emissions reductions within its direct control, a foundation for further enhancement.
Dynamic Gandhi is named as Supernal CTO
May 17, 2026
Prior to Supernal, Farhan Gandhi was the Hassan A. Hassan Distinguished Professor in Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University and he served as director of the Center for Mobility with Vertical Lift.
Avionics expertise bolsters Viasat’s Velaris AAM ecosystem
May 17, 2026
L2 Aviation joins the Velaris ecosystem via Galaxy 1 Communications, bringing certification and avionics integration capability to support scalable advanced air mobility operations.
SkyDrive and Tohoku target eVTOL ops in northern Japan
May 17, 2026
Planned SD-05 operations across Tohoku and Niigata would support tourism, connectivity and disaster response services from 2028.
Atlantic and Joby bring Manhattan eVTOL flights closer
May 17, 2026
A demonstration at Manhattan’s East 34th Street Heliport showed how electric air taxis could operate within existing city infrastructure.
UAE GCAA clears the way for Archer's Midnight in the region
May 10, 2026
The RTC programme provides a pathway for Archer to begin limited commercial operations. It also ensures that the Midnight is developed under a regulatory baseline that supports commercial viability in the UAE.
Second Gen 6 aircraft accelerates Wisk’s flight testing
May 10, 2026
Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 aircraft completes first flight in Hollister, California, expanding autonomous flight test campaign and supporting progress towards commercial air taxi operations.
New York sets the scene for landmark Joby flights
May 4, 2026
Joby's aircraft departed from John F. Kennedy International and landed across the city's existing heliport network, including Downtown Skyport and the West 30th Street and East 34th Street Heliports in Midtown.
Battery delivery pushes Smartflyer’s SFX1 closer to first flight
April 27, 2026
H55’s Adagio battery systems will enable full aircraft validation work, with ground testing set for summer ahead of planned first flight in autumn.
Vaeridion selects Garmin for Microliner
April 27, 2026
Garmin G600 TXi displays have been integrated into the test aircraft as the programme moves closer to a 2030 service entry.
Vertical completes landmark two-way piloted Valo flight
April 27, 2026
Vertical is targeting certification of the Valo in 2028 to the highest safety standards in the category, with entry into service expected shortly thereafter. The approach is designed to be transferable to other regulators.
JCAB extends approval to SkyDrive for SD-05
April 27, 2026
By leveraging this officially recognised framework, SkyDrive will streamline the path to type certification and accelerate its timeline toward commercialisation. It remains dedicated to advancing safe eVTOL technology.
Aura Aero ERA cabin concepts reshape regional aircraft flexibility
April 27, 2026
Spacious interior design and reconfigurable layouts support passenger, cargo and corporate missions within a single hybrid-electric regional aircraft platform.
Norway paves the way for Bristow hybrid-electric flights
April 26, 2026
Testing will be carried out in phases, progressing from operations at smaller airports in northern Norway, to testing from novel or adapted access points, and finally, to operations into a major Norwegian aviation hub.
AutoFlight CarryAll avoids bottlenecks to deliver spring tea
April 23, 2026
Following an eVTOL air transfer, the fresh tea was transported by a logistics company via high-speed rail for long‑haul delivery from Guiyang to Shanghai, covering a distance of nearly 2,000 kilometres.
Electron Aerospace clears last design hurdle for E5 electric five-seater
April 22, 2026
The Dutch company publicly revealed the revised aircraft concept at AERO Friedrichshafen, as it moves toward building a full-scale demonstrator.
