eVTOL News & Articles

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is evaluating Pivotal aircraft performance by assessing a host of benefits across diverse applications for the company's proven tilt-eVTOL architecture, and testing a range of remotely piloted missions

Aciturri will be responsible for the development and manufacturing of the wing skins and spars, whilst Crouzet will supply the pilot controls, specifically the inceptor (control stick)

The collaborative Research and Development (R&D) will enable significant industry advancement, building one of the first motors designed specifically for mid-sized eVTOL aircraft

Star Charge's fast-charging system will be fully compatible with the Lilium Jets and other eVTOLs, and will feature an extra-long liquid cooled charging cable for high-performance charging, suitable for varied landing infrastructure

Supernal's partnerships with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will drive a variety of activities such as identifying potential use cases and public engagement for AAM

Wisk and Sugar Land will identify and assess a location at the Sugar Land Regional Airport for the development of vertiport infrastructure that would allow for Wisk's autonomous air taxi operations

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Singapore Airshow includes the intent to purchase 10 Lilium Jets, as well as a future strategic collaboration on the establishment of an eVTOL operation network across the Philippines and other Southeast Asia countries

The project is the third awarded to Vertical Aerospace by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme and brings the total UK Government funding to £37 million

Specifics remain under wraps but the impact of the upcoming reveal on the eVTOL industry and the broader transportation ecosystem is expected to be profound

The show will feature its full-scale eVTOL cabin mock-up and a unique virtual reality flight experience, the first appearance of the company’s mock-up in Asia-Pacific as part of a world tour

Telefónica Tech and EHang have joined forces to combine Telefónica's connectivity with EHang's technological capabilities in the urban air mobility (UAM) sector and deploy aerial mobility solutions with drones in Europe and Latin America

The accepted certification plan includes Joby’s electric propulsion unit, propeller system, variable pitch actuation, coolant pump, nacelles, and associated electrical wiring

The EH216-S, priced at $140,000, distinguishes itself through its autonomous flight capabilities, fully electric propulsion, and comprehensive redundancy safety features, making it ideal for various UAM applications

Set to launch commercially by 2026, the initial network will include four vertiports located by Dubai International Airport (DXB), Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Downtown and Dubai Marina

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) vertiport has been designated as a key RAM network hub for Lilium Jet operators with the proposed AAM site expected to drive increased passenger access and reduce costs for operators

The initial fleet of piloted eVTOL aircraft will be used in "for credit" testing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as Archer progresses toward its goal of commercialization in 2025

The Part 145 Repair Station Certificate enables Joby Aviation to perform select maintenance activities on aircraft and marks another key step on the path to commercializing the company's electric air taxi service

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E Solutions) and PowerUp America will collaborate to electrify the infrastructure at airports, vertiports, and other relevant electric mobility locations

The MGM installations include one Level 3 Fast-Charger located inside the fence (air side), primarily for use by electric aircraft, and one Level 2 Charger located outside the fence (car side), primarily for use by public EVs