Electra.aero and Hunch Mobility to introduce hybrid-electric aircraft in India
January 23, 2025
The collaboration will provide sustainable and quiet regional air travel to underserved areas, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel times.
Eve spreads its wings in India thanks to JetSetGo
January 23, 2025
JetSetGo is Eve's 14th Vector customer and its second in India. Authorities in the region believe that Eve's eVTOL could have great potential to improve transportation links in particularly crowded districts and cities.
Vertical completes key piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres
January 23, 2025
The aerospace company has reached an important milestone in its electric aviation journey after receiving CAA approval.
Skyports receives approval for UAE's first commercial vertiport design
January 20, 2025
The approval marks a major step in building Dubai’s air taxi network, with Dubai International Vertiport facility operations set to launch in 2026.
Ascendance strengthens partnership towards hybrid and VTOL aircraft
January 20, 2025
The collaboration will focus on scaling up the Sterna hybrid propulsion system and Atea VTOL aircraft in a bid to advance sustainable aviation.
EHang's EH216-S completes inaugural Shanghai demo
January 20, 2025
Trial operations of the new eVTOL along the Huangpu River have indicated progress in low-altitude economy goals.
Hydrogen-fuelled turbine engine undergoes testing
January 16, 2025
Turbotech, Elixir Aviation, Safran, Air Liquide and Daher formed the BeautHyFuel joint research project in June 2022. The aim of this project is to design and ground test a hydrogen propulsion system to power aircraft.
Jet Aviation expands SAF availability ahead of WEF
January 16, 2025
The company has secured a new supply of SAF in Basel, and will provide it during the World Economic Forum 2025 in Zurich.
AAM advocates team up on the US East Coast
January 14, 2025
Since its launch in April 2024, UrbanLink has expanded its fleet to include eVTOL aircraft from Lilium and Crisalion Mobility, the nine-passenger Eviation Alice and electric sea vessels. Now it is working with FEAM.
Zuri secures investment to advance development
January 13, 2025
The Czech company successfully closed a €4.4 million funding round, exceeding its original goal three times over.
Sirius rebrands as Stellar and relocates to US
January 13, 2025
The Swiss aviation startup has established a solid foundation for future innovation and sustainable aviation initiatives.
Atlantic brings AAM infrastructure experts in-house
January 12, 2025
The takeover of Ferrovial Vertiports strengthens Atlantic's position in the advanced air mobility market, enhancing its FBO network with future eVTOL operations.
EHang collaborates with Shandong on pilotless eVTOL project
January 12, 2025
The project aims to develop a manufacturing base and promote low-altitude tourism for the advancement of the region’s economic growth and innovation.
Evia to fly 15 Islanders starting 2027
January 9, 2025
Through innovation and strategic partnerships, Evia Aero and Britten-Norman are paving the way for a greener, more efficient future for regional air travel. The German company has put pen to paper for 15 Islander aircraft.
ACI Jet ready to offer SAF at San Luis Obispo
January 3, 2025
Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel averages one of the highest blend ratios available in business aviation to date (30/70 SAF to petroleum-based fuel). Each delivery provides a 19 metric ton carbon emissions reduction.
Skyports to lead heliport development in Manhattan
January 3, 2025
Downtown Skyport is to assume control of operations at Downtown Manhattan Heliport in early 2025. Infrastructure completion is set for 2026 and the contract will last for at least five years.
Mobile Uplift to acquire Lilium assets
January 2, 2025
The parties aim to implement planned restructuring of Lilium’s subsidiaries, which should enable them to restart their business operations. Lilium is now 10 years old.
Volocopter enters court proceedings as it fights to survive
January 2, 2025
Business operations will continue as usual during the provisional insolvency proceedings. The provisional insolvency administrator has now held a staff meeting to inform employees about the current situation.
Archer completes construction of high-volume manufacturing facility
January 2, 2025
Archer has received the certificate of occupancy for its 400,000sq ft aircraft manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia and held a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony. Tooling load-in is already underway.
Vaeridion raises 14 million for Microliner roll out
January 2, 2025
The Series A funding will significantly accelerate development efforts, paving the way for certification-conforming prototype flights to take off in 2027, followed by a first commercial flight by 2030.
Joby completes TIA testing and approaches certification
January 2, 2025
Type Inspection Authorisation is considered the final phase of aircraft certification ahead of commercial service. Joby targets 2025 to start TIA flight testing with its first FAA-conforming aircraft, currently being built.
Horizon secures $8.4 million strategic investment
January 2, 2025
This arrangement deepens the investor’s dedication to Horizon Aircraft, supporting continued operations and development of its Cavorite X7 eVTOL.
Vertical investment paves the way to piloted testing
January 2, 2025
This marks the significant advancement of November’s agreement in principle, aimed at strengthening Vertical’s balance sheet by approximately $180m and accelerating its Flightpath 2030 strategy.
Flygreen ups sustainability efforts through 4Air partnership
December 19, 2024
Flygreen’s newly established partnership with 4Air allows it to offer customers suitable options to fly privately while responsibly contributing to environmental stewardship. Plenty of SAF will be used.
Work commences on Skyports vertiport at Bicester
December 19, 2024
The vertiport is being constructed adjacent to Bicester Motion’s existing general aviation grass runways and is due to be completed in early 2025.
Joby impresses FAA panel with a series of tests
December 19, 2024
During the tests Joby engineers applied loads to the aircraft’s tail structure that exceed the maximum forces it is expected to experience during flight. FAA representatives were present for the procedure.
Eve deepens research to accelerate eVTOL adoption
December 16, 2024
A collaboration between Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation aims to develop safe, efficient and scalable ground operations for electric vertical take off and landing aircraft.
Joby completes successful flight tests in South Korea
December 16, 2024
The company has become the first electric air taxi developer to complete flight tests in the country as part of the K-UAM Grand Challenge.
EcoPulse concludes electric flight test campaign
December 12, 2024
The EcoPulse demonstrator benefits from the aerodynamic and acoustic integration expertise of Airbus, which has developed the flight control computer enabling aircraft manoeuvres via e-propellers and synchro-phasing.
Joby and Jetex join forces in the Emirates
December 12, 2024
A new partnership with Joby highlights Jetex’s ongoing efforts to drive eco-conscious advancements in private aviation. The two companies will collaborate at UAE locations including Al Maktoum and Al Bateen.
Vertex completes mixed reality flight simulator for Archer
December 12, 2024
The Vertex-developed Midnight MR FTD brings a world-class mixed reality flight simulator to the commercial eVTOL aircraft industry.
Archer gains support for commercial flights in Abu Dhabi
December 12, 2024
Cross-industry partnerships bring together key aviation entities in Abu Dhabi, with Archer the primary eVTOL manufacturer for the Emirate’s planned electric air taxi operations. ADIO will expedite the safe launch.
Avfuel delivers SAF to Naples Aviation
December 11, 2024
The neat SAF, produced by Diamond Green Diesel, uses lipids such as used cooking oil and can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 80 per cent when compared to conventional jet fuel.
Investors embrace growth in AAM sector
December 9, 2024
A recent global study has revealed that investment interest in the advanced air mobility market is on the rise, particularly in the area of eVTOL technology.
The Ambitious Air Mobility Group commits to Lilium’s electric jets
December 9, 2024
A new purchase agreement for eight Lilium jets boosts the group’s plans for electric air charter services across southern Europe.
Rio to host eVTOL test flights from Galeão airport
December 5, 2024
RIOgaleão and Micaelis announce historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) towards sustainable and decarbonised air mobility in Brazil
Helicopters Inc signs up for Eve eVTOL fleet
December 5, 2024
Having placed an order for 50 eVTOLs, service support and urban ATM, Helicopters Inc is to work with Eve to identify potential launch cities and refine aircraft maintenance and servicing requirements.
Joby secures duo of FAA approvals
December 5, 2024
Joby has completed two requirements for commercial operations: its Flight Academy will establish a pipeline of qualified pilots, and the company was accepted into the FAA Part 5 Voluntary SMS for Air Operations.
AutoFlight achieves eVTOL lift off in Japan
December 2, 2024
The trialled model is intended to air-freight cargo and offer passenger transport, as well as medical assistance and tourism services.
Eve gains $35m for eVTOL development
December 2, 2024
The latest investment from BNDES, drawn from its Climate Fund, will be primarily put towards manufacturing prototypes, as well as the development of the commercial vehicle and its testing processes.
Lygg and Ampaire will bring converted aircraft to market by 2026
November 28, 2024
Lygg has signed up for 200 Ampaire aircraft conversion kits. The roll-out will begin by upgrading the engines of its 12-seat Cessna Grand Caravan, subsequently expanding to larger aircraft up to 70 seats in size.
Archerfield chooses Wisk for eVTOL projects
November 28, 2024
Well placed to establish itself as an AAM node, Archerfield airport is commencing an electrification project that will determine electrical and infrastructure requirements to support Wisk’s eVTOL operations.
Vertical takes $50 million in funding towards Flightpath 2030 strategy
November 28, 2024
By committing up to $50m and converting substantial debt into equity, Mudrick and Stephen Fitzpatrick are supporting Vertical, its leadership team and partners as it progresses through the certification programme.
