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Future Passenger Journeys Combining eVTOL Flights & Rail

SkyDrive and JR East demonstrated how eVTOL flights could seamlessly connect with rail travel, showcasing future multimodal transportation and announcing a SKYDRIVE aircraft pre-order

Sep 15, 2025
Piloted Wingborne Testing Completed for Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype

Vertical Aerospace has completed Phase 3 piloted wingborne testing of its full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, demonstrating stable takeoff, flight, and landing using wing-generated lift over 250 miles of test flights in preparation for its final transition stage

Sep 12, 2025
Jeju Appoints Lead Developer for Korea’s First Vertiport Network

Skyports Infrastructure has been appointed by the Jeju Provincial Government to develop Korea’s first commercial vertiport network, laying the foundation for Advanced Air Mobility services ahead of eVTOL operations expected by 2028

Sep 10, 2025
AIR Secures FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certificate for New eVTOL Prototype

AIR has secured FAA certification for its latest eVTOL prototype, expanding U.S. testing, advancing multi-domain platforms, and accelerating progress toward widespread electric flight adoption

Sep 09, 2025
First Manned eVTOL Receives Racing Certification

Airspeeder’s Mk4 racing eVTOL secures CASA experimental flight certification, marking the launch of AI-enhanced high-speed aerial racing with advanced safety and autonomous technology

Sep 08, 2025
Discover the Future of Electric Aviation at AIRTAXI World Congress 2025

AIRTAXI World Congress 2025 will unite global aviation leaders, innovators, and policymakers for networking, business meetings, exhibitions, and insights shaping the electric, sustainable future of air mobility

Sep 05, 2025
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 to Highlight Latest Smart Mobility Solutions

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) 2025, 10-15 November, will feature live demonstrations, exhibitions, and key events, to highlight the latest innovations in autonomous mobility, AI, and robotics

Sep 05, 2025
Honeywell Connectivity Solutions Driving Advanced Air Mobility

Honeywell is driving advanced air mobility with cloud-native flight decks and compact satcom systems, delivering reliable connectivity for safe, scalable, and autonomous air operations

Sep 04, 2025
Leadership Changes Signal Next Stage in eVTOL & AAM Development

Supernal, an eVTOL division of Hyundai Motor Group, is undergoing a leadership change as CEO Dr. Jaiwon Shin steps down and the company moves from early-stage technology research to scaling operations and advancing its Urban Air Mobility business

Sep 03, 2025
Joby Completes Acquisition of Blade’s Passenger Business

Joby has acquired Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business, securing established routes and loyal customers to accelerate eVTOL commercial service entry in key markets

Sep 02, 2025
SkyDrive Demonstrates eVTOL Flights at Expo 2025 in Osaka

SkyDrive has conducted successful SKYDRIVE SD-05 demonstration flights at Expo 2025 in Osaka between July 31 and August 24, and will continue public demonstrations from Osakako Vertiport in September

Aug 29, 2025
New Approaches to Confine eVTOL Outwash in Urban Vertiport Sites

Peniel Infrastructure introduces modular outwash mitigation systems that enable safe, space-efficient urban vertiports, overcoming FAA-defined airflow challenges that hinder viable UAM deployment

Aug 29, 2025
FlyNow to Showcase Fully Electric eVTOL at Saudi Drone Exhibition 2025

FlyNow Arabia will showcase its modular eCopter at the Saudi Drone Exhibition 2025, highlighting its prototype, technology demonstrations, and panel participation

Aug 27, 2025
SkyDrive–Whitesky Alliance to Advance Indonesian eVTOL Operations

SkyDrive is partnering with PT Whitesky Aviation (Whitesky) to accelerate the adoption of eVTOL aircraft in Indonesia and explore business models that can transform both urban and industrial mobility

Aug 26, 2025
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

Aug 22, 2025
First Piloted eVTOL Airport-to-Airport Flight Completed by Joby

Joby has successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace by completing its first flight between two U.S. airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California

Aug 21, 2025
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

Aug 18, 2025
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

Aug 13, 2025
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

Aug 11, 2025