August 2025 brought major advancements in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, including eVTOL aircraft developments and milestones, flight safety demonstrations, and new strategic partnerships.
Here are the top five most-read articles from August:
1. GPS-SBAS Receiver Chosen for Advanced Navigation in Joby eVTOL Fleet
Aspen Avionics’ NexNav® Mini GPS-SBAS Receiver Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) has been chosen by Joby Aviation for integration into the Vehicle Navigation Computer (VNC) of its eVTOL aircraft.
2. SkyDrive Showcases eVTOL Aircraft in Public Demo Flights
SkyDrive’s SD-05 eVTOL completed a public demo flight at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing future mobility with ongoing flights through to late August.
3. Air Taxi Network to Expand Across Japan with Joby & ANA
ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation have expanded a partnership to deploy over 100 electric air taxis across Japan, beginning in Tokyo.
4. Pivotal Demonstrates eVTOL for Faster Emergency Response in California
Pivotal showcased its single-seat eVTOL in California fire department demos, highlighting rapid, flexible emergency response capabilities, vertical takeoff, and potential to improve lifesaving access in challenging conditions.
5. Archer Conducts Longest Piloted Flight with Midnight eVTOL
Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft completed its longest piloted flight, 55 miles in 31 minutes, marking a major milestone toward FAA certification and commercialization.
