News & Articles

We covered a number of significant developments in April 2025, including developments from Archer Aviation, Electra, and Skyportz

Austrian-led H2EDT project pioneers hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion research for sustainable aviation, combining fuel cells, batteries, and digital systems in a scalable testbed

UrbanV and Aeroporti di Roma are launching a masterclass to explore how airports can effectively integrate Advanced Air Mobility into future transportation systems

Korean Air is launching a major aerospace hub in Bucheon, advancing UAM, pilot training, and aviation safety with a KRW 1.2 trillion investment

TCab Tech has secured a major 100-aircraft eVTOL order from BOC Leasing, advancing its commercial rollout and strengthening industry-finance collaboration in China

Joby Aviation has achieved a major testing milestone, completing piloted transition flights that validate its electric air taxi's unique vertical and wingborne flight capabilities

Skyports has revealed a significant investment from ACS Group, expanding its vertiport and drone service capabilities, and further advancing its global infrastructure and transportation solutions

Pivotal’s Helix personal eVTOL has earned the 2025 Edison Gold Award, marking a major milestone in personal electric flight innovation and design

Archer is transforming Abu Dhabi's Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for helicopters and eVTOLs, marking a significant step toward commercial air taxi operations in the UAE

Electra has secured $115 million in a Series B funding round led by Prysm Capital to advance its EL9 Ultra Short aircraft, bringing the hybrid-electric platform closer to the pre-production and certification phase

Ventura County is making a major move toward becoming a regional leader in AAM with the launch of a new Innovation Center, backed by a $550,000 grant from Uplift Central Coast

SkyDrive showcases its full-scale SD-05 eVTOL mockup at Expo 2025 Osaka, offering visitors a firsthand look at the future of urban air mobility

Archer has revealed a proposed air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines, aiming to provide 5-15 minute connections between Manhattan and nearby airports with the Midnight aircraft

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, LIFT Aircraft’s HEXA eVTOL took flight, offering a powerful glimpse into the future of personal and urban air mobility

The FFLIP project led by Petalite successfully demonstrated high-power, multi-modal charging infrastructure for future electric aircraft, drones, and ground vehicles

RECARO Aircraft Seating introduced its lightweight eVTOL seat at AIX 2025, showcasing a unique design developed in partnership with Eve Air Mobility

SkyDrive has conducted a public flight of the SKYDRIVE SD-05 during Media Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo in Japan

EHang’s subsidiaries have received the first Air Operator Certificates for pilotless human-carrying eVTOLs in China, marking a key milestone in the low-altitude aviation sector