News & Articles

DOA Scope Expanded for Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace has had the scope of its Design Organisation Approval expanded, enabling Vertical’s own engineers to sign off compliance of an increasing number of technical areas

Jul 16, 2024
AAM Institute Executive VP Joins Supernal

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute's Executive VP Dr. Tracy L. Lamb will become Supernal's new Chief Safety & Quality Officer, bringing a 28-year career in commercial aviation

Jul 16, 2024
Joby Hydrogen-Electric Air Taxi Demonstrator Flies 523 Miles

The aircraft builds on Joby’s successful battery-electric air taxi development program, and demonstrates the potential for hydrogen to unlock emissions-free, regional journeys that don’t require a runway

Jul 15, 2024
Doroni Unveils Test Fixture to Assess Motor & Propeller Performance

The development of the custom-built test fixture marks a crucial step towards the production and deployment of the H1-X model of the company's eVTOL aircraft

Jul 12, 2024
Investment Made into eVTOL Manufacturer

Nidec will make a minority equity investment in Eve Air Mobility, initially providing Eve with an electric propulsion system and later doing the same for other companies in the AAM space

Jul 12, 2024
UrbanLink & Skyway Partner on Vertiports

By joining with Skyway, UrbanLink is set to accelerate the deployment of essential vertiport infrastructure needed for its Lilium Jets and the broader AAM industry

Jul 11, 2024
NASA Tests Passenger Comfort in Air Taxis with VR Simulator

NASA researchers are set to conduct a series of human subject research studies with the aim of gathering information that will help the industry better understand what makes air taxi comfortable

Jul 10, 2024
Supernal Bringing Full-Scale eVTOL Concept to 2024 Farnborough Airshow

Supernal will host an industry panel and announce a partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, alongside displaying a full-scale eVTOL vehicle product concept

Jul 09, 2024
SkyDrive to Conduct eVTOL Implementation Study in Japan

SkyDrive has partnered with JR Kyushu to commence a feasibility study for the introduction of SKYDRIVE eVTOL in the Kyushu region of Japan

Jul 08, 2024
Stellantis Makes Additional Investment in eVTOL Maker Archer

Investment under the companies' strategic funding agreement builds on the $39 million worth of open market purchases of Archer stock that Stellantis completed earlier this year

Jul 05, 2024
AAM Institute Joins with CEEVO to Advance UAM in France

This partnership aims to collaborate on advancing sustainable urban air mobility (UAM) in the greater Paris region, fostering innovation, public awareness, and regulatory advancements in the AAM sector

Jul 05, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Receives eVTOL Development Support

Eve Air Mobility has received $94 million in new equity financing for its eVTOL concept aircraft, which utilizes eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight and fixed wings to fly in cruise

Jul 04, 2024
Electric Aircraft Initiative for Swedish Island

Heart Aerospace is working to support sustainable, commercial electric air travel to and from Swedish Region Gotland, exploring operational needs, technical requirements, and ground infrastructure demands

Jul 03, 2024
Low-Altitude Tourism Supported by EHang’s EH216-S eVTOL

EHang and the Wencheng County Government will jointly develop UAM and the supporting public service ecosystem to support a new cultural tourism initiative which has already witnessed the first passenger-carrying flights in Wencheng

Jul 02, 2024
Partnership to Develop Vertiports in Saudi Arabia

UrbanV and ICAD Holding LTD partner to develop vertiport operations and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia with the aim to accelerate the development of AAM and UAM services in the Middle East

Jul 01, 2024
Lilium Propulsion Unit Passes Initial Trials

Lilium has carried out testing of the electric propulsion system for its Lilium Jet, successfully taking the electric engines up to maximum thrust on the propulsion unit test bench

Jun 28, 2024
Wisk Acquires Verocel to Accelerate Autonomous eVTOL Software Certification

Verocel's expertise in the certification of high-integrity software will play a key role in Wisk's efforts to certify its Generation 6 autonomous, electric air taxi

Jun 27, 2024
MagniX Introduces New Batteries for eVTOL Aircraft

MagniX's Samson batteries include energy density of 300 Watt hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), battery cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles, and patented safety technologies

Jun 26, 2024
Details Revealed Ahead of Advanced Air Mobility Institute 2024 Summer Forum

The Global AAM Forum represents a pivotal opportunity for stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and regions to join together, exchange ideas, and mold the trajectory of air mobility

Jun 26, 2024