eVTOL News & Articles

Archer Hosts Federal AAM Working Group

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

Jul 10, 2023
Lilium Completes Final Audit Towards EASA Design Organization Approval

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

Jul 07, 2023
SK Telecom Invests $100 Million in Joby

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

Jul 05, 2023
Guardian’s $20 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Production

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

Jul 05, 2023
VoltAero Selects Avidyne to Develop Avionics for Electric-Hybrid Aircraft

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

Jul 04, 2023
Ferrovial to Identify Locations for UK Vertiports

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

Jul 04, 2023
Volatus to Use WEFLO Technology at MRO Facilities

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

Jul 03, 2023
Joby Receives Permit to Fly First eVTOL Built on Production Line

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

Jul 03, 2023
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