Deals, Funding & Investments News & Articles

Eve Air Mobility has entered a new framework agreement to support sustainable eVTOL operations in the Middle East, positioning Bahrain as a regional hub for Advanced Air Mobility with commercial routes planned to begin in 2028

The AutoFlight-Falcon Aviation deal includes cargo and passenger models, with the first deliveries scheduled for late 2025 to support operations for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Korean Air and Archer partner to commercialize the Midnight eVTOL in Korea, advancing next-generation air mobility and operational deployment

Hybrid-electric nine-passenger aircraft to utilize eight high-performance Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs) to enable takeoffs and landings in just 150 feet

Odys Aviation’s $26M Series A funding, led by Nova Threshold, will fund U.S. full-scale flight testing of its hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft and expand operations ahead of international launch in 2026

Lilium's $1.5 billion technology portfolio, which includes key innovations in ducted fans and high-voltage systems, is set to be integrated into Archer's growing intellectual property assets

SkyDrive collaborates with Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority, Bangkok Airways, & Saha Group to establish next-generation air mobility

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

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

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

Australian vertiport developer Skyportz will provide patented modular landing technology for Shenzhen's ambitious plan for over 1,000 vertiports

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

Eve has entered into subscription agreements to raise $230 million through a U.S. stock offering and Brazilian Depositary Receipts, with proceeds supporting services in Brazil, financing operations, and debt repayment

Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation partner to develop vertiports, operational frameworks, and regulatory infrastructure, advancing autonomous eVTOL operations across key U.S. markets

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation have expanded a partnership to deploy over 100 electric air taxis across Japan, beginning in Tokyo

Archer’s acquisition of patents, skilled personnel, and composite manufacturing sites have strengthened the development of autonomous defense aircraft, accelerating its defense program in-line with rising global demands

UrbanLink is set to launch all-electric air mobility operations in Florida by 2027, leasing BETA Technologies eCTOL aircraft and expanding regional connectivity

We covered a number of significant developments in July 2025 on AAMI, including developments from Vertical Aerospace, Samson Sky, and Wisk Aero