News & Articles

Vertical Aerospace Receives Award for eVTOL Battery System

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) awards its Shaping the Future Award 2024 for Vertical’s lightweight, high-performance battery system for eVTOL aircraft

Oct 17, 2024
Joint Venture to Develop AAM Ecosystem in Italy

VEGA (Vertical Gateway), a venture between Skyports, SEA Milan, and 2i Aeroporti, is to launch operations between Malpensa Airport and Central Milan, and will then focus on scaling operations to other parts of Lombardy, and potentially other regions

Oct 17, 2024
Flight Testing Announced for Full Scale eVTOL Demonstrator

Textron eAviation will conduct flight testing for its Nexus eVTOL multi-mission, zero-emission demonstrator aircraft, designed to address global demand for sustainable aviation

Oct 17, 2024
Firstco Presents Vertiport Insights at World Smart City Expo

At the World Smart City Expo in South Korea, Firstco shared insights into the latest advancements in its Vertiport Management Systems (VMS) and explained how it can play a crucial role in supporting the wider AAM ecosystem

Oct 16, 2024
New Collaboration for Regional Air Mobility Powertrains

Whisper Aero will combine its next-gen cleaner, quieter, more efficient thrusters with EPS EPiC Energy and EPiC Power batteries for certifiable powertrains on Part 23 aircraft

Oct 16, 2024
eVTOL Installation in London Offers Look into the Future of Transportation

A pop-up installation at London’s Charing Cross introduces futuristic flying taxis, highlighting the UAE's commitment to innovative transportation set to launch in 2026

Oct 15, 2024
CRISALION Names New CEO

The appointment of Manuel Heredia Ortiz, who is taking over from Carlos Poveda, will help the company to deliver the next phase of its strategic growth plan

Oct 15, 2024
Partnership to Build Collaborative R&D platform

Dassault Systèmes and AutoFlight are partnering to build a collaborative R&D platform covering the process of AutoFlight’s product development based on Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE

Oct 14, 2024
Parkin & Skyports to Develop Air Taxi Infrastructure in Dubai

Dubai's Parkin Company and Skyports Infrastructure are set to collaborate on the provision of parking facilities at applicable vertiport sites and explore opportunities to develop new air taxi infrastructure

Oct 11, 2024
Partnership’s Modular Race Vertiport Design Revealed

Airspeeder and HOK will design what is reportedly the world’s first modular race vertiport and event space, aiming to revolutionise the sport and blend design with sustainability

Oct 11, 2024
UAV & AAM Operations to Expand Across Asia

EVFLY is set to expand its operations into Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and has acquired the first UAVs from ABZ Innovation

Oct 10, 2024
AAM Institute Appoints VP of Education

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute has appointed Dr. Oleksandra Molloy as Vice President of Education, bringing her expertise in AAM, transportation safety, and uncrewed systems

Oct 10, 2024
UrbanLink Orders Eviation Aircraft to Expand All-Electric Transportation Fleet

In its partnership with Eviation, UrbanLink Air Mobility will purchase 10 Alice aircraft, 9-passenger, zero-emission commuter aircraft, with the option to acquire 10 additional aircraft, enabling eco-friendly commutes up to 250 nautical miles nonstop

Oct 09, 2024
Toyota to Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

Toyota Motor Corporation's additional investment in Joby Aviation will support certification and commercial production of the company's electric air taxi

Oct 09, 2024
Jump Aero to Trial JA1 Pulse eVTOL for Emergency Response

Calhoun County EMS and Jump Aero will partner to trial the JA1 Pulse eVTOL to improve first responder operations in rural areas

Oct 08, 2024
First Power-On Test Completed for Lilium Jet

Lilium has completed the first power-on of its all-electric Lilium Jet, marking a critical step toward flight testing and certification

Oct 07, 2024
eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Completed

Pivotal has completed delivery of 13 BlackFly aircraft, a tilt-aircraft VTOL that delivers high reliability, lower weight, and decreased system cost, to customers across the US

Oct 04, 2024
Lilium VTOL Electric Jet Showcased in the U.S. for the First Time

Hosted by Houston-based aircraft brokerage EMCJET the Lilium Jet has been showcased in the U.S. and an infrastructure partnership agreement has been signed with Galaxy FBO

Oct 03, 2024
UrbanLink to Launch All-Electric Seaglider Fleet in South Florida & Puerto Rico

UrbanLink Air Mobility has ordered 27 all-electric seagliders from REGENT Craft, with plans to begin operations in South Florida and Puerto Rico by 2027, further expanding its electric transportation ecosystem

Oct 02, 2024