eVTOL News & Articles

Vertical Aerospace Receives Award for eVTOL Battery System

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) awards its Shaping the Future Award 2024 for Vertical’s lightweight, high-performance battery system for eVTOL aircraft

Oct 17, 2024
Flight Testing Announced for Full Scale eVTOL Demonstrator

Textron eAviation will conduct flight testing for its Nexus eVTOL multi-mission, zero-emission demonstrator aircraft, designed to address global demand for sustainable aviation

Oct 17, 2024
eVTOL Installation in London Offers Look into the Future of Transportation

A pop-up installation at London’s Charing Cross introduces futuristic flying taxis, highlighting the UAE's commitment to innovative transportation set to launch in 2026

Oct 15, 2024
Partnership to Build Collaborative R&D platform

Dassault Systèmes and AutoFlight are partnering to build a collaborative R&D platform covering the process of AutoFlight’s product development based on Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE

Oct 14, 2024
Toyota to Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

Toyota Motor Corporation's additional investment in Joby Aviation will support certification and commercial production of the company's electric air taxi

Oct 09, 2024
Jump Aero to Trial JA1 Pulse eVTOL for Emergency Response

Calhoun County EMS and Jump Aero will partner to trial the JA1 Pulse eVTOL to improve first responder operations in rural areas

Oct 08, 2024
First Power-On Test Completed for Lilium Jet

Lilium has completed the first power-on of its all-electric Lilium Jet, marking a critical step toward flight testing and certification

Oct 07, 2024
eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Completed

Pivotal has completed delivery of 13 BlackFly aircraft, a tilt-aircraft VTOL that delivers high reliability, lower weight, and decreased system cost, to customers across the US

Oct 04, 2024
First Flight of EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL in Brazil

Held at Aeroquadra, two flights of the EHang EH216-S eVTOL were carried out in the morning, covering a distance of 1km and 800m, while the second covered 700m

Sep 25, 2024
New Gas Turbine Generator Bearing Launched for eVTOL Aircraft

The advances of NSK's bearing include a higher speed revolution performance and a new mechanism that reduces the necessary lubricant supply by around 80%, contributing to longer eVTOL flight range

Sep 19, 2024
Volar Air Mobility & Etihad Aviation Training to Collaborate on Advanced Electric Aircraft Operations

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on research and development (R&D) in electric aircraft operations, innovative sustainability projects, and regulatory engagement with UAE authorities

Sep 17, 2024
EHang’s eVTOL Obtains Experimental Flight Authorization Certificate from Brazil’s ANAC

Under Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) Experimental Flight Authorization Certificate (CAVE) framework, EHang will carry out comprehensive EH216-S eVTOL test and trial flight campaigns in Brazil

Sep 17, 2024
Vertical’s New VX4 eVTOL Prototype Completes First Phase of Piloted Testing

Phase 1 for the VX4 eVTOL aircraft at the Vertical Flight Test Centre included tethered flights, ground taxi testing, and high-powered ground runs, all with a pilot on board

Sep 12, 2024
Horizon Begins Full-Scale Development of eVTOL Aircraft

Horizon's eVTOL, the Cavorite X7, will have an estimated maximum speed of 250mph and an average range of over 500 miles with fuel reserves

Sep 11, 2024
Joby Applies to Become First Certified Electric Air Taxi Operator in UAE

Joby Founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt has presented an LoI to His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE GCAA, to initiate its Air Taxi Operator Certificate application in the UAE

Sep 10, 2024
Flying Car Developer Expanding at Breda International Airport

PAL-V's new Assembly and Delivery Center will serve as a hub for final assembly, customer demonstrations, flight training, and pre-delivery inspections

Sep 05, 2024
Pivotal Helix eVTOL Wins World Future Award

Pivotal has received the 2024 World Future Awards for Best Advanced eVTOL Solution with its Helix aircraft, a single-seat vehicle with a 270-degree view and quiet operation

Sep 04, 2024
Archer Surpasses 400 Test Flights with Midnight eVTOL

The 402 test flights completed so far in 2024 exceed the 400 test flight goal set for this year approximately four months ahead of schedule

Sep 04, 2024
JobsOhio Talks on Advanced Air Mobility in the State

Tim Sweeney, Director of Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing for JobsOhio, sits down with Advanced Air Mobility International at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 to talk about how the AAM market is developing in Ohio

Aug 30, 2024