Urbanlink expands all-electric fleet
October 3, 2024
UrbanLink Air Mobility has just placed orders for up to 20 Eviation eVTOL aircraft, and for 27 Regent seagliders for coastal operations around south Florida and Puerto Rico.
Regent begins next phase of full-scale seaglider prototype development
October 3, 2024
The start of hardware and systems integration follows rigorous testing of subsystems and successful operations of a quarter-scale prototype. Sea trials with humans on board will begin later this year.
Toyota to invest $500 million in Joby Aviation
October 3, 2024
After seven years of collaboration, Toyota continues to back Joby towards certification and commercial production of its aircraft.
Sea Cheetah plans hydrogen fueling network
October 3, 2024
Sea Cheetah is to integrate a hydrogen-powered powertrain from H3 Dynamics into its wing-in ground effect vessel, and plans to launch a hydrogen fueling network for vessels and ground transport.
Lilium powers first jet towards first flight
October 3, 2024
The systems power-on paves the way for the start of the ground testing campaign. The first Lilium Jet, MSN 1, will be used to confirm safety for a first piloted flight in early 2025, for which MSN 2 is in final assembly.
Lilium Jet makes US debut at Houston Hobby's Galaxy FBO
October 3, 2024
Capable of whizzing Houstonians to the broader region with routes like Houston Hobby airport to Galveston, Lilium has introduced its jet at Houston Hobby and has secured key infrastructure from Galaxy FBO.
SAF to be available at NBAA-BACE local airports
September 30, 2024
The availability of SAF as part of NBAA-BACE reflects the show's broader sustainability focus. It will be available from Henderson Executive, North Las Vegas and Harry Reid International airport FBOs.
AMSL lands Life Flight for Vertiia medical ops
September 26, 2024
Life Flight has become AMSL Aero's first New Zealand development partner for its Vertiia zero emissions aircraft, and its expert feedback will be used to refine the aircraft's development for air ambulance work.
Gainesville Regional to instal Beta charging capabilities
September 26, 2024
Gainesville has installed one Level 3 Fast-Charger airside at the University Air Center FBO. Positioned inside the airport fence, it is ready for use by electric aircraft as well as electric ground vehicles and airport equipment.
Clay Lacy accredited for Sustainable Flight Department
September 26, 2024
Clay Lacy claims to be the first FBO, aircraft management, maintenance and charter organisation to receive accreditation designed to advance sustainability culture in business aviation.
EHang eVTOL completes first flight in Brazil
September 26, 2024
Having already undertaken flights in 17 countries, the EH216-S has now been flown by São Paulo operator Gohobby in Brazil. Ongoing campaigns will pave the way for developing UAM across Brazil and Latin America.
Nordic puts pen to paper for amphibious Noemis
September 26, 2024
Nordic Seaplanes is a scheduled operator flying floatplanes on regular services and charter. Its amphibian DHC6-300 Twin Otters fly between Copenhagen and Aarhus. It has now opted for a change of type.
Swiss-Australian partnership electrifies APAC transformation
September 26, 2024
30 Smartflyer SF-1 aircraft purchased by FlyOnE will be integrated into its current Australian operations and service growing international segments in the broader APAC region.
Aura Aero’s Première Usine label strengthens industrial roll-out in Europe
September 19, 2024
Already a laureate of EIC Accelerator, Aura Aero is awarded the Première Usine label, affording it a measure of funding from the France 2030 programme.
Signature recognised for Green Power leadership
September 18, 2024
Signature Aviation is currently using more than 97 million kWh of green power annually, which is enough to meet 100 per cent of the organisation's overall electricity use.
eVertiSKY expands eSkyBridge UAM platform
September 18, 2024
Volatus’ dual-use charging tech strengthens the eSkyBridge platform, bringing a scalable solution that addresses the energy infrastructure needs of tomorrow's urban environments.
Bhatia joins Eve as CCO
September 18, 2024
Megha Bhatia will oversee Eve's global sales, market intelligence and government relations divisions.
Brazil authorises EHang for experimental EH216-S flights
September 18, 2024
As Brazil and China strengthen their cooperation on civil aviation airworthiness, EHang has obtained its experimental flight authorisation certificate from ANAC for the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL.
Vertical VX4 prototype completes Phase 1 of piloted testing
September 12, 2024
Phase one of four flight test stages proves the VX4 will perform stabilised hover while tethered to the ground. Next come the thrustborne, wingborne and transition stages of testing.
ZeroAvia completes $150m Series C financing
September 12, 2024
The Scottish bank is an ideal partner as the country’s net zero targets, strategic focus on hydrogen and aerospace skills base make it an attractive place for ZeroAvia to scale up its UK production operations.
Stack.aero adds Azzera carbon management to BOS
September 12, 2024
Stack.aero and Azzera are enabling brokers and operators to manage carbon emissions more efficiently and seamlessly offer customers the ability to offset from the start of the trip request cycle.
Horizon begins full-scale development of Cavorite X7
September 12, 2024
Horizon Aircraft provides several key business and technical updates as it steadily progresses the development of key technological components of its hybrid-powered eVTOL aircraft.
Joby finds favour in Middle East as it strikes GCAA deal
September 12, 2024
Joby's electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, with a journey from Dubai International to Palm Jumeirah expected to take just 10 minutes.
Regent receives US Coast Guard approval for prototype testing
September 9, 2024
Regent successfully proved seaglider tech with its quarter-scale prototype in 2022 in float, foil and fly modes. Testing of a manned full-scale prototype will begin later this year, with the first flight planned for early 2025.
Jekta signs first lessor deal for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft
September 5, 2024
With Solyu providing leasing and financing access to Jekta aircraft, operators can sustainably develop routes and support connections to those currently disconnected by water, at low operating costs.
Ampaire celebrates grand opening Long Beach HQ
September 5, 2024
The facility will not only be the heart of Ampaire’s operations but also a hub for innovation where it will continue to develop and deploy cutting-edge electric aircraft technologies.
Avfuel and Avflight Mesa bring SAF to Falcon Field
September 5, 2024
With Falcon Field in Arizona growing every day, SAF will play an important role in supporting the airfield’s increased operations while reducing overall emissions.
Archer beats target with 400 test flights
September 5, 2024
When Archer first set its goal for 400 flights this year it was viewed as aggressive, but here it is in August already knocking it out.
Skyportz welcomes inclusion of AAM in planning for Brisbane Olympics
September 5, 2024
In July 2032, athletes from over 200 nations descend for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This presents an opportunity to maximise new and upcoming technology for a smarter transport network.
Electra names Allen as CEO
September 2, 2024
After a distinguished career at The Boeing Company, Marc Allen will guide Electra into its next phase of growth.
SkyDrive targets implementation of eVTOLs after Expo 2025
August 29, 2024
SkyDrive expects that eVTOLs will one day be a common mode of daily transportation. With Osaka Metro it will explore how to practically use eVTOL technology to achieve that aim.
magniX launches next phase in NASA programme of electrification
August 25, 2024
magniX and NASA are demonstrating that sustainable flight can be realised with technology that is available today. The EPFD programme is accelerating its readiness for entry into service.
Archer achieves strong liquidity position
August 25, 2024
With this capital, and the expanded manufacturing partnership with Stellantis, Archer is now well-positioned to execute its planned path to reach commercialisation of its eVTOL Midnight.
Lilium tests integration of electrical power system
August 25, 2024
While the first two Lilium Jets take shape on the production line, engineers are verifying the design of the aircraft's core powertrain functionalities that will support certification according to EASA's SC-VTOL rules.
Skyports gets go ahead for first UK vertiport testbed
August 22, 2024
With the green light from Cherwell District Council, now begins the exciting stage in vertiport development: building it. Tests conducted at this facility will be instrumental to the future of quiet, electric, vertical flight.
Air Chateau collaborates with Maldivian authorities
August 22, 2024
The project aims to establish up to 100 hybrid vertiports across 1,200 islands, featuring touch down and lift-off areas, final approach and take-off zones, safety zones, waiting halls, and fire-retardant infrastructure.
Sirius joins Marathon to develop zero-emission Aussie airports
August 22, 2024
Australia's airports should gain enhanced hydrogen storage, zero-emissions, sustainable infrastructure and integrated renewable energy initiatives while supporting operations of the Sirius Jet.
Unither and Robinson put heads together on hydrogen
August 22, 2024
Robinson will provide its extensive engineering, technical and regulatory expertise to help streamline the development and certification of hydrogen-electric helicopters with the goal of obtaining certification.
ASKA A5 full-scale unmanned prototype continues testing
August 19, 2024
The A5 performed the unmanned flights at a low altitude while loosely tethered to the ground. The next stage of testing is conventional flight and transition.
AutoFlight signs high-value deal with battery manufacturer
August 19, 2024
AutoFlight is committed to jointly research and develop eVTOL aviation batteries, focusing on enhancing energy density and performance so as to support longer flight distances and higher load capacities.
Urban-Air Port to transform aviation infrastructure across Italy
August 19, 2024
The Phase 1 first three locations under negotiation are in Venice, Piedmont and Trieste. UAP and BAI aim to transform under-utilised aerodromes into hubs for urban air mobility.
Skyportz secures orders in excess of 1,000 vertipads
August 15, 2024
Having shared the design under NDAs, people realise Skyportz has cracked the nut of mass production of a vertipad product that is a vast improvement on a circle painted on a slab of concrete.
Joby applies for aircraft certification in Australia
August 15, 2024
With commercial powered-lift operations already considered in CASA's regulatory frameworks, Joby is pleased to be working with Australian authorities using an established regulatory path to market.
