eVTOL News & Articles

Partnership Developing Breakthrough Propulsion Platform for Ultra-Quiet eVTOLs

GE Additive is working with MagLev Aero as it develops its novel MagLev HyperDrive electric aero propulsion technology and platform to enable ultra-quiet eVTOL aircraft

Jul 03, 2023
Development of Thermoplastic Flight Control Surfaces for Joby eVTOL

GKN Aerospace has been working closely with Joby on the application of an innovative thermoplastic concept specifically tailored to the Joby eVTOL aircraft

Jun 30, 2023
Testing Begins on Small Gas Turbine Engine for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft 

Rolls-Royce’s engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the advanced air mobility market, including eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility and commuter aircraft applications up to 19 seats

Jun 29, 2023
Agreement Signed for eVTOL Aerostructures & Electrical Wiring Systems

GKN Aerospace will work with Supernal to apply its broad portfolio of design capabilities and manufacturing technologies to the development of Supernal’s eVTOL vehicle

Jun 28, 2023
PLANA Partners with Bluenest for AAM Development & Vertiports

The companies will collaborate on various aspects of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and vertiport operations, such as information sharing, hybrid eVTOL vertiport design, and business model development

Jun 28, 2023
Safran & Volocopter Collaborate on Next-Gen eVTOL Powertrain

The agreement covers the exploration of commercial and engineering partnerships, specifically around the entire electric powertrain ranging from the electrical propulsion system (EPS), battery units, and power distribution system to wider engineering services

Jun 27, 2023
Paris Air Show 2023 News Round-Up

The aaminternational.com roundup of news from the 2023 Paris Air Show featuring SkyDrive, Volocopter and Archer

Jun 26, 2023
Nordic Aviation Signs Agreement for Eve eVTOLs

The agreement establishes that Eve will have the opportunity to utilize Nordic Aviation Capital's (NAC) global presence and asset management knowledge while NAC will acquire eVTOLs to be leased to fleet operators

Jun 26, 2023
SkyDrive Selects Thales Flight Control System for eVTOL Aircraft

Revealed at the 2023 Paris Air Show, SkyDrive has selected Thales' FlytRise flight control system to equip its future three-seat zero-emission electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft

Jun 22, 2023
PLANA Partners with DUC Hélices for Hybrid eVTOL Propellers

Formally marked by a signing ceremony at the 2023 Paris Air Show, the two companies will work together to design and produce high-performance, low-noise, and efficient propulsion systems for the hybrid CP-01 aircraft

Jun 22, 2023
SkyDrive Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft

The SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft, to be built at Suzuki's production facility, is a three-seat, electric-powered lightweight aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities

Jun 21, 2023
Wisk Selects Safran’s SkyNaute for eVTOL Navigation

With high levels of integrity and accuracy, SkyNaute hybrid inertial navigation system is designed to ensure the precise trajectory of the Generation 6 self-flying air taxi, during all flight phases, leading to optimum flight safety

Jun 21, 2023
Eve Confirms First Suppliers for eVTOL Aircraft

Nidec Aerospace is to provide the electric propulsion system, BAE Systems will provide an advanced energy storage system, alongside DUC Hélice, supplying the rotors and propellers

Jun 20, 2023
Stellantis & Archer Progress on eVTOL Manufacturing Facility

Construction is underway on the eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia, that will initially be capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year with room for expansion to support production of up to 2,300 aircraft

Jun 20, 2023
ADAC Luftrettung & Volocopter Collaborate on Next-Gen eVTOL for Emergency Medical Services

ADAC Luftrettung is to purchase the two VoloCity aircraft it reserved in 2020, and intends to secure 150 additional units of eVTOLs specifically for its future Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and rescue missions

Jun 20, 2023
Lilium Plans Regional Headquarters in Bao’an District

The goal of the headquarters is to represent Lilium in China and the Asia-Pacific region and to facilitate Lilium Jet sales, services, and support in the area

Jun 19, 2023
Eve & Blade to Accelerate Electric Air Mobility in Europe

The collaboration aims to transform air transportation in Europe, starting with France, by laying the foundation to integrate Eve’s eVTOL or electric vertical aircraft into Blade’s European route network

Jun 19, 2023
Hungary Awards Rolls-Royce Funding to Advance Electric Flight

The €4.6 million funding, by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will support research and development

Jun 16, 2023
Lilium Full-Scale Interior Experience at Paris Air Show

Visitors to Lilium's exhibit at Aéroport de Paris-Le Bourget will be able to see the full-scale 6-passenger interior mock-up and get a glimpse inside the world's first all-electric jet

Jun 15, 2023