Deals, Funding & Investments News & Articles

Electra Secures Investment for eSTOL Development

The investment leverages Statkraft Ventures' expertise in sustainable energy transition to accelerate the development and commercialization of Electra's nine-passenger production eSTOL aircraft

Aug 17, 2023
LIFT & Marubeni Partner to Commercialize Hexa eVTOL

LIFT and Marubeni have signed an MoU to jointly commercialize LIFT’s HEXA aircraft in Japan, including regulatory approvals and a pre-order option for up to 100 eVTOL aircraft

Aug 14, 2023
AAM Institute to Open Office at Greenport International

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) will lease land and a building on the GIA campus for educating and advocating for the broadest public benefit through the AAM ecosystem globally

Aug 07, 2023
Ace VTOL Receives $250 Million Order for GT Slipstream eVTOLs

The partnership agreement represents a commitment from Aeroauto to take delivery of at least 100 GT Slipstream vehicles by the end of 2040

Aug 02, 2023
USAF Signs Deal with Archer for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

Up to six eVTOL aircraft will be delivered to the Air Force, as well as the sharing of additional flight test data and certification related test reports, pilot training, and development of maintenance and repair operations

Aug 02, 2023
SkyDrive Selects Avidyne for Avionics on eVTOL Aircraft

Revealed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, SkyDrive chooses Avidyne’s Quantum Open Avionics Platform for its three-seat, electric-powered lightweight aircraft

Jul 27, 2023
Ampaire Acquires eVTOL Developer Talyn Air

The transaction will accelerate Ampaire's strategy to build and lead the electrification of aviation, driving further profitable growth by expanding into defense, drone, and eVTOL markets

Jul 26, 2023
SkyDrive Introduces eVTOL Aircraft to South Carolina

First US pre-order and operational expansion of rural South Carolina eVTOL infrastructure

Jul 25, 2023
Evfly Partners with Ayjet for Pilot & Ground Crew Training

Through the strategic partnership, Ayjet Flight Training School will play a vital role in developing and implementing tailored training programs for Evfly's eVTOL/eCTOL fleet

Jul 24, 2023
Additions to Elroy Air Leadership Team

Alex Blake joins Elroy as Chief of Staff and Zach Lovering is appointed Vice President of Engineering

Jul 20, 2023
Capital Raise Enables Lilium to Continue eVTOL Development Program

The capital raised will enable Lilium to continue development at full pace, covering much of the estimated capital required to achieve its first manned flight of the type-conforming aircraft

Jul 19, 2023
Plana to Supply Hi-Air with Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Plana will supply its CP-01 aircraft to Hi-Air from 2030 with the first 10 aircraft to be delivered in 2031, and the remaining 20 to follow later

Jul 18, 2023
Doroni Conducts First Piloted Test Flight of Personal eVTOL

Doroni Aerospace CEO and Founder Doron Merdinger became the first to successfully pilot a two-seater personal electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in the United States

Jul 13, 2023
Plana & Gloria Aviation to Train AAM Industry Talent

Through the agreement, the companies will establish an education program and qualification standards for AAM workers, and conduct research and development on maintenance and operation methods for aircraft

Jul 12, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility International’s Most Read Articles from June 2023

We covered a number of significant developments in June 2023, including developments from the Paris Air Show, new partnerships, and investments

Jul 11, 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