News & Articles

Lilium Prepares for Production of Electric Propulsion Units

Lilium has begun installation of a serial production line for propulsion units at its production facilities in Wessling, Germany, with prototype propulsion units due to start coming off the new line in Q2 2024, to be used for testing and the flight test campaign

Mar 01, 2024
Ghenus Air Pre-Orders LYTE Aviation eVTOLs

With 10 pre-orders for LYTE Aviation's eVTOLs, the 40-seater LA-44 SkyBus, the SkyTruck LA-44C cargo variant, and 19 seater prime variant LA-44 X Prime, Ghenus Air is expanding its door-to-door market for corporate executives, business owners and group tours

Feb 29, 2024
Autoflight Completes Autonomous Inter-City eVTOL Flight

The demonstration flight from Shenzen to Zhuhai took just 20 minutes across the Pearl River Delta, and showcased Autoflight's aviation technology in a highly complex environment

Feb 28, 2024
Eve Selects Suppliers for eVTOL Wings & Pilot Controls

Aciturri will be responsible for the development and manufacturing of the wing skins and spars, whilst Crouzet will supply the pilot controls, specifically the inceptor (control stick)

Feb 27, 2024
Pivotal Delivers BlackFly eVTOLs for USAF Evaluation

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is evaluating Pivotal aircraft performance by assessing a host of benefits across diverse applications for the company's proven tilt-eVTOL architecture, and testing a range of remotely piloted missions

Feb 27, 2024
AIR Partners with Nidec to Develop eVTOL Motor

The collaborative Research and Development (R&D) will enable significant industry advancement, building one of the first motors designed specifically for mid-sized eVTOL aircraft

Feb 26, 2024
Lilium to Develop eVTOL Charging System with Star Charge

Star Charge's fast-charging system will be fully compatible with the Lilium Jets and other eVTOLs, and will feature an extra-long liquid cooled charging cable for high-performance charging, suitable for varied landing infrastructure

Feb 26, 2024
Joby Completes Third Stage of FAA Certification Process

During the stage, Joby submitted plans that cover all of the aircraft's structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as the company's intended certification approach to cybersecurity, human factors, and noise

Feb 23, 2024
Strategic Partnerships to Develop Advanced Air Mobility in Asia-Pacific Region

Supernal's partnerships with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will drive a variety of activities such as identifying potential use cases and public engagement for AAM

Feb 22, 2024
City of Sugar Land Partners with Wisk for Autonomous Air Taxis in Houston

Wisk and Sugar Land will identify and assess a location at the Sugar Land Regional Airport for the development of vertiport infrastructure that would allow for Wisk's autonomous air taxi operations

Feb 22, 2024
Eve Air Mobility & SkyScape Urban ATM Agreement in Japan

The two companies will collaborate in various different ways including promoting Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Japan and the test and trial of Urban ATM (air traffic management) software including data collection and sharing

Feb 21, 2024
Lilium & PhilJets to Launch eVTOLs in Asia

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Singapore Airshow includes the intent to purchase 10 Lilium Jets, as well as a future strategic collaboration on the establishment of an eVTOL operation network across the Philippines and other Southeast Asia countries

Feb 21, 2024
Vertical Secures Funding to Develop Propellers for VX4 eVTOL

The project is the third awarded to Vertical Aerospace by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme and brings the total UK Government funding to £37 million

Feb 20, 2024
Doroni to Unveil Advance in eVTOL Technology

Specifics remain under wraps but the impact of the upcoming reveal on the eVTOL industry and the broader transportation ecosystem is expected to be profound

Feb 20, 2024
Surf Air Mobility & Electra Enter Agreement to Bring eSTOL Aircraft to Market

Surf Air has secured early delivery positions for 90 Electra eSTOL aircraft for integration into the company's national flight network including Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines

Feb 19, 2024
Eve Air Mobility to Make Debut at Singapore Air Show

The show will feature its full-scale eVTOL cabin mock-up and a unique virtual reality flight experience, the first appearance of the company’s mock-up in Asia-Pacific as part of a world tour

Feb 19, 2024
New Partnership to Boost Urban Air Mobility

Telefónica Tech and EHang have joined forces to combine Telefónica's connectivity with EHang's technological capabilities in the urban air mobility (UAM) sector and deploy aerial mobility solutions with drones in Europe and Latin America

Feb 15, 2024
Sirius Aviation & MEHAIR Agreement for Hydrogen VTOL Jets

The agreement includes 50 firm orders for the Sirius Millennium hydrogen VTOL, with an option for 50 more, and calls for the establishment of final assembly lines, comprehensive training, and designing and operating vertiports

Feb 15, 2024
FAA Approves Joby’s Propulsion Certification Plan

The accepted certification plan includes Joby’s electric propulsion unit, propeller system, variable pitch actuation, coolant pump, nacelles, and associated electrical wiring

Feb 13, 2024