AFWERX & FAA to Share AAM Flight Test Data
An agreement has been signed between AFWERX and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to exchange data, share expertise and capabilities needed for the testing and integration of AAM technologies
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Skyfly Completes Axe eVTOL Flight Simulator
The simulator has been fine-tuned using real world data from hundreds of hours of flight testing by the Axe unmanned prototype, ensuring it closely mimics behaviour and flight characteristics
Deal to Launch eVTOL Air Taxi Service Across UAE
Archer Aviation has entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to commence air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026
Lilium Opens Private Sales of eVTOL Aircraft in U.S.
This marks the first time Lilium Jets, or any eVTOL aircraft, will be available for private purchase in the U.S. market, with initial focus on key cities in Texas including Austin and Houston
HeliKorea to Purchase Butterfly eVTOL Aircraft from Overair
At SEOUL ADEX 2023, Overair and Hanwha Systems forged three strategic partnerships, including the Letter of Intent (LoI) for 20 Butterfly eVTOL aircraft with HeliKorea
Archer Achieves Key Test Program Milestone as Midnight eVTOL Takes Flight
This builds on Archer's four years of flight testing, including two years of full-scale testing with Maker, and sets the stage for Midnight’s flight envelope to rapidly advance from hover to full wing-borne flight over the coming months
Wisk Conducts First Public eVTOL Flights in LA
Wisk becomes the first eVTOL air taxi company to perform public flights in Los Angeles County, at Long Beach Airport, demonstrating the safety and reality of autonomous passenger flight
Supernal Working with Korean Air to Develop AAM Ecosystem
Supernal has partnered with Korean Air to help accelerate the design of an eVTOL vehicle and develop an AAM ecosystem in Korea, with the companies set to exchange technical data and jointly participate in workshops and programs
Jetson Receives Flight Permits for Ultralight eVTOL in Italy
Jetson is the first to receive permits for ultralight eVTOLs in Italy, allowing its pilots to fly the Jetson ONE in Italy’s uncontrolled airspace
Honeywell & Supernal to Develop Ground Control Station for eVTOLs
The ground control station will seamlessly integrate with the onboard Honeywell Anthem Flight deck, already part of Supernal's vehicle systems, reducing both technical and schedule risks, allowing Supernal to concentrate on building the aircraft
Lilium Completes First Electrical Harnesses for eVTOL Aircraft
Acting as the Lilium Jet's main electrical arteries, the high voltage harnesses will distribute power from the aircraft batteries to the jet engines on the wings and canards
Single-Stick Flight Control System Tested for eVTOLs
Airbus Helicopters has trialed a new single stick design to replace cyclic, pedals, collective in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
EHang Obtains Type Certificate for EH216-S
The certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) demonstrates that the EH216-S's model design fully complies with safety standards and airworthiness requirements, and is qualified for conducting commercial operations
CycloTech Presents eVTOL Car
The company’s CruiseUp concept uses CycloRotors as its electric propulsion system, ensuring safety for both the environment and the two passengers over its 100km range
Archer Receives First Payment on USAF Contract
The U.S. Air Force has paid Archer Aviation nearly $1 million for a mobile flight simulator as the first installment of contracts worth up to $142 million
BETA Selects Garmin Integrated Flight Deck for eVTOL Aircraft
Garmin has signed a long-term agreement to supply the G3000 integrated flight deck to BETA Technologies for its CX300 electric fixed-wing aircraft and A250 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
Joby eVTOL Aircraft Flies with Pilot on Board
Four Joby pilots have completed flight on board an electric air taxi at its production facility in Marina, CA, marking a critical step on the company's journey to commercial operations
EHang EH216-S AAVs Delivered to Shenzen Boling
Shenzen Boling Holding Group will deploy the EH216-S Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (AAVs) for activities such as aerial sightseeing and experience flights
Horizon Shifts to Seven-Seat Hybrid eVTOL Concept
Driven by positive results from flight-testing of its large-scale prototype and key potential customer feedback, Horizon Aircraft has upgraded its eVTOL to a more commercially viable seven-seat capacity
