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
In the third stage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification process, Joby specifies the tests, analyses, and design reports the company intends to perform to demonstrate compliance with each safety regulation that applies to its aircraft
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
The vertiport could open in early 2024, which will include Volatus' modularly designed terminal building and landing pad with vehicle-agnostic charging station
As part of the visit, the attendees witnessed a live flight test, viewed Archer's Midnight aircraft and learned more about the company's approach to aircraft design, safety and certification
Completion of the DOA audit is a key milestone in Lilium’s progress towards becoming an EASA DOA holder and demonstrates the company has necessary organization, procedures, competencies, and resources to design and certify aircraft
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
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
WEFLO provides vehicle sensor expertise that Volatus will use at its maintenance and repair facilities to assist with service and maintenance programs for eVTOL aircraft
Joby has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate for the first aircraft built at its Pilot Production Line in Marina, California, allowing flight testing to begin
GE Additive is working with MagLev Aero as it develops its novel MagLev HyperDrive electric aero propulsion technology and platform to enable ultra-quiet eVTOL aircraft
VoltAero’s Cassio aircraft family is expected to be a highly capable and reliable product line for regional commercial operators, air taxi/charter companies, private owners, and in utility-category service for cargo delivery and medical evacuation
GKN Aerospace has been working closely with Joby on the application of an innovative thermoplastic concept specifically tailored to the Joby eVTOL aircraft
Rolls-Royce’s engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the advanced air mobility market, including eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility and commuter aircraft applications up to 19 seats
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