eVTOL News & Articles

A long-term partnership between Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA), Joby and Skyports will see an electric air taxi network established in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah by 2027, with a key corridor connecting to Dubai

We covered a number of significant developments in September 2025 on AAMI, including developments from AIR, Honeywell and Archer Aviation

The collaboration with Wingbits will provide Korean Air with real-time flight data to support the development of its in-house air traffic control and routing system for Advanced Air Mobility

Ascendance has signed two strategic partnerships in Malaysia to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific air mobility market, enabling aircraft distribution, local manufacturing opportunities, and the integration of its hybrid propulsion technologies

Blade, a division of Joby Aviation, will provide air mobility services to the Ryder Cup and feature a next-generation all-electric air taxi for attendees to experience

Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL reached 7,000 feet in its latest test flight, showcasing high-altitude capability and advancing envelope expansion testing

Odys Aviation and Oman launch a groundbreaking AAM program to demonstrate hybrid-electric VTOL operations, infrastructure, and regulations, positioning Oman as a global aviation leader

Archer partners with U.S. airlines and cities under the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to demonstrate safe, quiet, and scalable electric air taxi operations, supporting the path toward eventual commercial deployment

Joby Aviation is aiming to join the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), showcasing its mature eVTOL technology, FAA certification progress, and growing production capacity for future air taxi operations

XPENG AEROHT has been granted a manned flight permit in the UAE and signed a collaboration for its modular flying car, Land Aircraft Carrier, following successful flight demonstrations, inspections, and advancements in eVTOL technology

SkyDrive and JR East demonstrated how eVTOL flights could seamlessly connect with rail travel, showcasing future multimodal transportation and announcing a SKYDRIVE aircraft pre-order

Vertical Aerospace has completed Phase 3 piloted wingborne testing of its full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, demonstrating stable takeoff, flight, and landing using wing-generated lift over 250 miles of test flights in preparation for its final transition stage

Skyports Infrastructure has been appointed by the Jeju Provincial Government to develop Korea’s first commercial vertiport network, laying the foundation for Advanced Air Mobility services ahead of eVTOL operations expected by 2028

AIR has secured FAA certification for its latest eVTOL prototype, expanding U.S. testing, advancing multi-domain platforms, and accelerating progress toward widespread electric flight adoption

Airspeeder’s Mk4 racing eVTOL secures CASA experimental flight certification, marking the launch of AI-enhanced high-speed aerial racing with advanced safety and autonomous technology

AIRTAXI World Congress 2025 will unite global aviation leaders, innovators, and policymakers for networking, business meetings, exhibitions, and insights shaping the electric, sustainable future of air mobility

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) 2025, 10-15 November, will feature live demonstrations, exhibitions, and key events, to highlight the latest innovations in autonomous mobility, AI, and robotics

Honeywell is driving advanced air mobility with cloud-native flight decks and compact satcom systems, delivering reliable connectivity for safe, scalable, and autonomous air operations

Supernal, an eVTOL division of Hyundai Motor Group, is undergoing a leadership change as CEO Dr. Jaiwon Shin steps down and the company moves from early-stage technology research to scaling operations and advancing its Urban Air Mobility business