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The capital raised will enable Lilium to continue development at full pace, covering much of the estimated capital required to achieve its first manned flight of the type-conforming aircraft

Plana will supply its CP-01 aircraft to Hi-Air from 2030 with the first 10 aircraft to be delivered in 2031, and the remaining 20 to follow later

The testing will validate the performance, stability, and control of vehicle design to confirm preliminary configuration, range, and speed estimates, as well as how the rotors interact with the vehicle aerodynamics for all phases of flight

Leveraging Bao'an District resources, EHang plans to establish its first UAM Operation Demonstration Center at OH Bay, Shenzen, and launch aerial tourism and sightseeing experience services with EH216-S AAVs

The 6th Generation air taxi will be on display, which is undergoing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to be the first autonomous, passenger-carrying, electric air taxi for commercial use

Doroni Aerospace CEO and Founder Doron Merdinger became the first to successfully pilot a two-seater personal electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in the United States

In the third stage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification process, Joby specifies the tests, analyses, and design reports the company intends to perform to demonstrate compliance with each safety regulation that applies to its aircraft

Through the agreement, the companies will establish an education program and qualification standards for AAM workers, and conduct research and development on maintenance and operation methods for aircraft

We covered a number of significant developments in June 2023, including developments from the Paris Air Show, new partnerships, and investments

The vertiport could open in early 2024, which will include Volatus' modularly designed terminal building and landing pad with vehicle-agnostic charging station

Type certification signifies the design is in compliance with all airworthiness, noise, fuel venting, and exhaust emissions standards

As part of the visit, the attendees witnessed a live flight test, viewed Archer's Midnight aircraft and learned more about the company's approach to aircraft design, safety and certification

Completion of the DOA audit is a key milestone in Lilium’s progress towards becoming an EASA DOA holder and demonstrates the company has necessary organization, procedures, competencies, and resources to design and certify aircraft

The investment is expected to lead to the development of further partnerships across the mobility ecosystem in Korea, led by SKT

The funding round will support expansion of commercial operations across farms nationwide and accelerate the ramp-up of large-scale manufacturing of its SC1 eVTOL aircraft

The avionics suite will simplify the pilot’s decision-making process, as well as improve flight safety and simplify pilot training

Working alongside Milligan, the companies will identify demand-rich locations, select potential sites, and carry out assessment criteria to determine the viability of each site for eVTOL aircraft operations

WEFLO provides vehicle sensor expertise that Volatus will use at its maintenance and repair facilities to assist with service and maintenance programs for eVTOL aircraft

Joby has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate for the first aircraft built at its Pilot Production Line in Marina, California, allowing flight testing to begin