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.
Luxaviation puts its faith in hydrogen-electric outfit Beyond
April 16, 2026
The combination of Beyond Aero’s certification-driven development approach with Luxaviation’s global operational expertise ensures that the aircraft is designed to operate seamlessly within the ecosystem.
Eve completes 50 flights with engineering prototype
April 16, 2026
The fast pace of testing continues to validate the performance and operational capability of Eve's eVTOL. This achievement spotlights the company's product development process, based on the Embraer methodology.
New Horizon signs up for Mitsubishi partnership
April 16, 2026
MHIRJ will provide specialist engineering services focused on the design and development of flight test instrumentation for the Cavorite X7. This effort is essential to enable critical data collection.
Aura Aero attracts more funding for US ERA build
April 16, 2026
Strategic, industrial and institutional partners are not merely financing an ambition; they are supporting the foundations of an aerospace player poised to establish a lasting presence in the industrial landscape.
Vertical’s Valo completes landmark transition procedure
April 11, 2026
On 2 April, test pilot Paul Stone flew the transition sequence at Vertical's flight test centre at Cotswold airport. The aircraft took off vertically before the front propellers tilted forward, enabling acceleration into wingborne.
ZeroAvia continues on electric propulsion pathway
April 11, 2026
ZeroAvia's propulsion system combines its 600kW motor and inverter technology and is an integral part of the ZA600, the company's planned full hydrogen-electric powertrain for 10-20 seat commercial aircraft.
Vertical lands $850m financing to drive Valo certification
April 1, 2026
Fresh capital had strengthened finances and positioned the company to advance its Valo aircraft towards certification.
FlyOne welcomes progress of Series A capital raise
March 30, 2026
The company confirms that Tim Dawson, co-founder and former CEO of global education technology company Education Horizons, has increased his investment in FlyOnE as part of the Series A round.
EHang and Türk Telekom align on eVTOL rollout
March 30, 2026
Integrated 5G and UTM systems will support EHang’s pilotless EH216-S operations, advancing regulatory work and early commercial use cases across Turkey.
Eve carries out eVTOL prototype flight in Brazil
March 29, 2026
Eve continues advancing its flight test campaign, with its engineering prototype having completed 35 flights and accumulated nearly 1.5 hours of total flight time since its first flight in December 2025.
NBAA partners with 4Air to expand sustainability accreditation
March 29, 2026
The programme positions accreditation as part of an ongoing, measurable commitment to sustainability rather than a one-off achievement.
Loganair and Beta fly post for Royal Mail in Scotland
March 29, 2026
With a maximum demonstrated range of 336 nautical miles and a payload capacity of up to 560kg, the aircraft is well matched to the high-frequency regional routes that define Loganair's Scottish network.
NBAA fly-in pushes for SAF reform on Capitol Hill
March 29, 2026
Industry leaders met with American lawmakers to press for SAF incentives, linking fuel policy to jobs, economic output and long-term net-zero targets.
Aura Factory at Toulouse-Francazal will generate jobs
March 21, 2026
Work has already begun on the initial steps to remediate the Toulouse-Francazal site. Once this phase is complete, the Aura Factory groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Surf Air puts pen to paper for Beta aircraft
March 21, 2026
Launching in Hawaii, with short-haul routes, inter-island demand and high fuel costs, enables Surf Air to build on its extensive flight experience and transition that demonstrated performance into a scaled airline operation.
VEC to become a crucial centre for Vertical
March 19, 2026
Vertical will use the pilot line to test and build the final battery packs for its seven Valo certification aircraft, which will be used to take the aircraft through the final stages of certification with the UK CAA and EASA.
