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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

Urban-Air Port and Nalwa Aero have partnered to develop scalable AAM infrastructure in India, advancing the country’s eVTOL market with integrated aircraft and vertiport solutions

AutoFlight delivers the first fully certified heavy-lift eVTOL, marking a major milestone in commercial electric aviation and low-altitude transport operations

Michigan launches a statewide strategy and funds four new projects to advance AAM technologies in healthcare, automotive logistics, and academic research

Vertical Aerospace has completed its public offering, raising $60 million to progress aviation research, development, and testing capabilities