New Appointment to Vertical Aerospace Test Pilot Team
Experienced test pilot Paul Stone joins Vertical Aerospace to support its VX4 eVTOL flight test program, leveraging his expertise from Volocopter, BAE Systems, and the Royal Navy
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Experienced test pilot Paul Stone joins Vertical Aerospace to support its VX4 eVTOL flight test program, leveraging his expertise from Volocopter, BAE Systems, and the Royal Navy
Diamond Aircraft Industries has acquired Volocopter, enabling the company to continue operations and development of its eVTOL aircraft
Ascendance has selected Safran’s EASA-certified ENGINeUS electric motor for its hybrid-electric ATEA VTOL aircraft prototype, each providing horizontal propulsion with over 100 kW of power
Archer Aviation has partnered with Palantir Technologies to leverage AI in advancing aviation, focusing on scaling aircraft production and improving key aviation systems for greater efficiency and safety
Blade Air Mobility and Skyports Infrastructure are launching a pilot program to enhance urban air mobility in NYC, connecting Manhattan and JFK with innovative air transport services
The 2025 Winter Global AAM Forum Summary Report from the AAM Institute explores industry progress, regulatory challenges, and emerging trends, highlighting key insights from stakeholders across 70+ countries on AAM’s future
Sora Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft has been pre-ordered by Moviation to support South Korea’s urban air mobility (UAM) expansion with high-capacity, cost-effective transport
EHang, in partnership with the University of Zaragoza and the University of Guangzhou, has launched a Joint Laboratory for Low-Altitude Flight Safety to advance UAM technology and global collaboration
Schubeler and HEGGEMANN will work together to develop and manufacture electric motors for Advanced Air Mobility, combining propulsion technology with aerospace-certified production for scalability and certification compliance
REGENT has commenced sea trials for its full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype, completing initial on-water tests to validate the vessel’s design and performance under real-world conditions
Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority’s agreement for Norway to be an international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation will see eCTOL demonstration cargo flights
EHang’s EH216-S pilotless eVTOL has completed the first urban flight of its kind in Europe, showcasing seamless airspace integration and advancing regulatory compliance for urban air mobility