eVTOL News & Articles

Aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau have reached a core agreement on the safety and testing frameworks for the SD-05 electric air taxi

Ambitious Air Mobility Group and LODD Autonomous have signed a collaboration agreement covering the development and potential deployment of the Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft, with plans for up to 50 aircraft to support operations in Europe and the Middle East

A five-day flight program at Tokyo Big Sight evaluates the integrated ground and passenger infrastructure required for commercial flying car services

Skyports Infrastructure and Korean Air have signed an MoU to explore integrating Skyports’ Vertiport Automation System with Korean Air’s ACROSS flight control and air traffic management platform to support safe, scalable commercial eVTOL operations

We covered a number of key developments in February 2026 on AAMI, including advancements from Vertical Aerospace, Horizon, and AutoFlight

NASA research indicates urban residents are more sensitive to the acoustic footprint of future air taxis

US-based Archer selects Bristol as its UK home base to drive advanced engineering and defense collaborations with industry partners Anduril and GKN

Vertical Aerospace showcases new electric aviation technology designed to connect Miami to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach in minutes

A new agreement for 10 SkyDrive SD-05 aircraft aims to solve critical healthcare transport challenges across the Penghu Islands

AutoFlight’s Matrix becomes the first 5-ton class eVTOL to complete a full public transition flight, demonstrating heavy-lift electric propulsion, distributed motor redundancy, and passenger and cargo versatility

Vertical Aerospace has signed an MoU with JetSetGo covering the intended pre-order of 50 Valo aircraft and joint development of electric and hybrid-electric aviation services in India

BETA Technologies has collaborated with Surf Air Mobility and the Hawaii Department of Transportation on an eIPP application to support early integration of electric aircraft into Hawaii’s commuter airline network

Volocopter’s supply chain realignment supports scalable production, while development and certification of VoloXPro and VoloCity remain on track for 2026 and 2027 targets

New flight corridors in the Kansai region aim to reduce travel times by 80% as the partnership targets piloted demonstration flights by 2026

Horizon Aircraft has chosen RAMPF Composite Solutions to manufacture the composite fuselage for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, supporting lightweight design, structural integrity, and durability requirements

We covered a number of key developments in January 2026 on AAMI, including advancements from EHang, Archer, Pivotal, and more

A new strategic agreement will see autonomous aerial vehicles undergo demonstration and validation flights at the historic Madrid Jarama - RACE Circuit

Eve Air Mobility has obtained $150 million in debt financing from a group of major banks to support the development, certification, and future commercialization of its eVTOL aircraft, bringing the company’s total funding to $1.2 billion