eVTOL News & Articles

Joby Delivers eVTOL Aircraft to USAF

The aircraft will be used to demonstrate a range of logistics missions, including cargo and passenger transportation, and will be operated by both Joby Aviation and U.S. Air Force (USAF) personnel

Sep 26, 2023
XPENG AEROHT Opens eVTOL Ground Testing Center

The center in Foshan, China will focus on research and validation of new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technologies and technical standards development

Sep 25, 2023
EHang Invests in Solid-State Lithium Metal Battery Tech Company

EHang plans to cooperate with Shenzhen Inx Technology (Inx) on the research, development and production of solid-state lithium metal batteries for its autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) products

Sep 21, 2023
Veronte Mission Computer for Commercial eVTOL Flights

Embention has developed the Mission Computer project, technology that will be responsible for the safe operation of eVTOL systems for commercial use

Sep 20, 2023
Fuselage Assembly Begins for Lilium Jet

This is the first of seven fuselages for the seven aircraft Lilium will use to achieve type-certification of the Lilium Jet

Sep 19, 2023
Joby to Build eVTOL Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

Joby's facility in Dayton will be capable of delivering up to 500 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft per year, supporting 2,000 jobs

Sep 18, 2023
Aircraft Leasing Firm Places Pre-Order for SkyDrive eVTOLs

Korean aircraft leasing company Solyu has agreed a pre-order for up to 50 SkyDrive three-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft

Sep 15, 2023
Manta Appoints New Board of Directors

The board of directors collective experience and vision will play a pivotal role in steering Manta Aircraft through the upcoming phases of development and expansion

Sep 14, 2023
Safran & Cuberg Collaborate on Battery Systems for Advanced Electric Aviation

Safran and Cuberg will combine their technologies and expertise to create a high performance propulsive energy storage system for future generations of aircraft

Sep 14, 2023
Falck to Purchase Jump Aero’s First Responder eVTOL 

The JA1 Pulse eVTOL is designed to help medical professionals arrive at the scene of a rural emergency as fast as possible with critical life-saving equipment

Sep 13, 2023
Bristow & Volocopter to Bring UAM Services to US and UK

The companies will explore eVTOL passenger and cargo transport services in the US and UK with Bristow placing an order for two Volocopter VoloCity eVTOL aircraft and an option to purchase a further 78 aircraft

Sep 13, 2023
Saint-Gobain to Supply Windows & Windshields for Lilium Jet

Custom-designed by Saint-Gobain, the Lilium Jet's windows will have a lightweight construction and improved visibility enhancement such as limiting icing and fogging

Sep 12, 2023
SkyDrive & JAXA to Research eVTOL Noise Reduction

SkyDrive has begun a joint research project in the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) facility to reduce the noise level of eVTOLs by utilizing their technology

Sep 12, 2023
Volatus Partners with LEO Flight on VertiStop Charging Technology

Volatus Infrastructure will provide manufacturing support for LEO Flight's VertiStop charging technology and will also supply vertiport infrastructure

Sep 08, 2023
New AI-Based Safety System Developed for Drones & UAM Aircraft

ParaZero Technologies has launched SmartAir Trinity, an AI-powered safety system for eVTOLs and drones, designed to detect malfunctions and provide deep analytics for mission debriefings

Sep 06, 2023
Wisk to Display Autonomous Air Taxi at Global Aerospace Summit

Wisk Aero's Generation 6 self-flying eVTOL will be on display during the US Chamber of Commerce Global Aerospace Summit and CEO Brian Yutko will be discussing the future of air mobility

Sep 06, 2023
Eve Conducts Visual & Sound Perception Study

Eve partners with Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) to conduct a visual and sound perception study about eVTOLs in Orlando and New York City to get feedback from passengers and residents

Sep 05, 2023
Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL Program Moves to Next Phase

Vertical Aerospace shares an update on its VX4 eVTOL program including flight tests, incident, certification progress, and assembly of a second prototype

Sep 01, 2023
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL to be Displayed at Global Aerospace Summit

After making its international debut at the Paris Air Show, the 2023 Global Aerospace Summit will see the first-ever public display of Archer's Midnight aircraft in the United States

Aug 31, 2023