April 2025 saw significant developments across the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry including air taxi networks in New York, vertipads, charging infrastructure for eVTOLs, and more.
Check out our top five most read articles in April…
1. FFLIP Demonstrates Scalable Charging Infrastructure for eVTOL & Electric Transport
A project led by Petalite saw the successful demonstration of the Future Flight and Land Infrastructure Programme (FFLIP), designed to power the next generation of electric vertical landing (eVTOL) aircraft, drones, and EVs in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
2. PAL-V Advances Toward Certification with EASA Approval
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) formally issued a ‘No Technical Objection’ to PAL-V, a Dutch innovator in the emerging FlyDrive vehicle segment.
This milestone marks a significant step toward full flight certification of the PAL-V Liberty, believed to be the world’s first commercially developed vehicle designed to operate both on roads and in the air.
3. Archer & United Airlines Plan New York Air Taxi Network
Archer revealed plans for a proposed New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines, aiming to transform how New York residents and visitors move around the region.
4. Electra Secures Funding to Advance EL9 Ultra Short Aircraft into Pre-Production
Electra raised $115 million in Series B funding to advance its EL9 Ultra Short aircraft into the pre-production and certification phase.
5. Skyportz Vertipad Receives Blue Sky Innovation Award at Avalon Airshow
Skyportz’s air taxi vertipad design received the Blue Sky Innovation Award at the Avalon International Airshow in Australia.
