eVTOL News & Articles

Eve Air Mobility completes hover and low-speed flight testing of its full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing prototype, validating key systems ahead of transition flight testing planned for summer 2026

A new long-term agreement secures high-integrity manufacturing and design expertise for Vertical’s next-generation electric aircraft

Operational pilots successfully maneuvered the VoloCity aircraft in real-world conditions to validate the scalability of next-generation air rescue

High-level US and Japanese officials gather at the Osakako Vertiport to discuss bilateral regulations and the infrastructure essential for the upcoming air mobility industry

Airbility and Schübeler have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on Electric Ducted Fan propulsion systems, hybrid propulsion integration, and joint R&D programs for high-speed eVTOL platforms

SkyDrive and Tohoku Air Service sign letter of intent for one SD-05 eVTOL, targeting 2028 delivery while assessing regional transport, emergency response, and operational feasibility in Japan

The General Civil Aviation Authority transitions Archer’s electric air taxi into a Restricted Type Certificate program supporting commercial entry into service

AltoVolo announces the transition to open rotor technology and the commencement of full-scale demonstrator production for its Sigma aircraft

The successful first flight of a second Generation 6 aircraft enables Wisk Aero to ramp up data collection and system validation as it moves toward a certified autonomous air taxi service

In a collaboration between Skyports Infrastructure and Joby Aviation, New York City’s Downtown Skyport successfully hosted a series of point-to-point electric air taxi flights, demonstrating the city's operational readiness for quiet, emissions-free UAM

The record-breaking funding round led by UAE-based Stone marks a significant shift toward commercial eVTOL operations and airworthiness certification

We covered a number of key developments in April 2026 on AAMI, including updates from LYTE Aviation, Vertical Aerospace, TCab Tech

A new partnership aims to integrate advanced air mobility into Japan's highway infrastructure to boost regional tourism and disaster response capabilities

Joby Aviation has initiated a week-long flight campaign in New York City, demonstrating zero-emission electric VTOL aircraft capable of connecting major international airports and Manhattan in under ten minutes

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has granted SkyDrive official design authority, marking a critical regulatory milestone for the manufacturer and the future of domestic air mobility

Volocopter's newly developed VoloXPro offers a modular, emission-free flight platform designed to bridge the gap between traditional ultralight aircraft and the future of advanced air mobility

SkyGrid is developing and validating ground-based air traffic systems, including surveillance and weather capabilities, to support low-altitude autonomous flight under the VARIANT Project led by Boeing Aerospace Spain

The successful transition between vertical take-off and wingborne cruise marks a defining milestone for the Valo eVTOL as Vertical Aerospace targets commercial entry into service and regulatory certification by 2028