News & Articles

First Build of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Nears Completion

Archer Aviation is targeting completion of its initial conforming Midnight aircraft in Q4 2023, and piloted flight test operations would begin in early 2024

Mar 17, 2023
Vertical Opens Advanced Aerospace Battery Facility

The Vertical Energy Center (VEC) based in Bristol will support the design, test, manufacture and commercialization of Vertical's custom-made battery pack for its VX4 eVTOL aircraft

Mar 16, 2023
NASA AAM Team Flight Tests in Joby’s eVTOL Simulator

In total, four NASA research pilots flew the Joby simulator, which includes joystick controls, avionics, and performance modeling that duplicate the feeling of flying Joby's S4 air taxi

Mar 16, 2023
Skyfly’s eVTOL to Feature at Farnborough International

Skyfly has been invited to exhibit the Axe eVTOL on both days of the Sustainable Skies World Summit, and also hopes to unveil the first completed fuselage section at its booth

Mar 15, 2023
SkyDrive and VPorts Collaborate to Promote AAM Industry from Dubai

The two companies will collaborate on the technical and business aspect to leverage the AAM Integrator World Center in Dubai for business development and market expansion

Mar 15, 2023
Autoflug Selected as Seat Supplier for Limosa eVTOL Aircraft

Autoflug will provide its Flyweight Up seats for the seven passenger Limosa LimoConnect eVTOL, foldable seats that can be easily removed from the cabin

Mar 14, 2023
Sikorsky and GE Collaborate on Fully-Autonomous eVTOL Prototype

The HEX program could lead to a family of eVTOL vehicles scaled to carry passengers and payload for both military and commercial applications

Mar 14, 2023
Archer Begins Construction of eVTOL Manufacturing Facility

This type of high-volume manufacturing facility, strategically located adjacent to the Covington Municipal Airport, is believed to be a first for the eVTOL industry and will be capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year

Mar 13, 2023
Partnership to Jointly Promote AAM in Saudi Arabia

A cooperation between SMG Consulting and Saudi Excellence Co will promote local talent and resources to advance the worldwide Advanced Air Mobility industry and support the Kingdom Vision 2030 initiative

Mar 13, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility Weekly Roundup – WC 5 March

A roundup of the week's Advanced Air Mobility news, including developments from RYSE Aero Technologies, PteroDynamics, and AIR

Mar 10, 2023
Partnership to Prototype & Automate Production of Composite eVTOL Airframes

The combined automated composite manufacturing capability of Airborne will enable Limosa to mass produce the LimoConnect composite airframe structure

Mar 10, 2023
PteroDynamics Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Transwing VTOL

The capital raised will support PteroDynamics' plans to develop larger Transwing aircraft variants, attract engineering talent, and execute on additional contracts

Mar 09, 2023
Partnership to Commercialize Kargo UAS

Revealed at the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo, Kaman and PHI have entered into a master commercial agreement for the promotion, sales, and support of a commercial version of Kaman’s Kargo UAVTM UAS

Mar 08, 2023
AIR’s eVTOL to be Launched for Yachting Expeditions

AIR's eVTOL, the AIR ONE, is an all-electric two-seater aircraft offering a practical range on a single charge at speeds up to 155 mph, it can also take off and land on any flat surface with a 250kg payload, including a yacht deck

Mar 08, 2023
RYSE Aero Opens eVTOL Reservation System

The opening of the reservation system enables customers of the RYSE RECON to reserve an assembly position, providing an opportunity to secure a delivery date, time, and location

Mar 07, 2023
SkyScape and Plana Partner to Develop eVTOL Corridor in Asia

SkyScape and Plana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together on operations and infrastructure to develop the first international eVTOL route in Asia

Mar 06, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility Weekly Roundup – WC 26 Feb

A roundup of the week's Advanced Air Mobility news, including developments from AutoFlight, Electra and Volatus Infrastructure

Mar 03, 2023
AutoFlight Makes Longest eVTOL Flight with New Gen4 Aircraft

The test of AutoFlight's new Gen4 Prosperity I aircraft is recognized as the longest electric aircraft flight in history at 250.3km, and is also the world's first look at AutoFlight's Gen4 design, penned by automotive designer Frank Stephenson

Mar 02, 2023
Partnership Formed to Insure Private eVTOLs

An insurance product is being developed for owners of the Axe eVTOL, a two-seat aircraft with a fully-electric range of 100 miles, or 200 miles with an optional hybrid generator, and a cruise speed of 100mph

Mar 01, 2023