News & Articles

Vertical Aligns with CCS Fast-Charging Standard for VX4 eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace is adopting the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for its VX4 eVTOL, ensuring compatibility with a growing network and supporting industry-wide electrification efforts

Apr 02, 2025
Strategic Partnership to Boost Vertiport Development in the Middle East

LYTE Aviation has partnered with LYNEports and Bluenest to develop vertiport infrastructure in the Middle East, supporting the region’s push for sustainable advanced air mobility solutions

Apr 01, 2025
How Vigilant Aerospace is Deploying DAA & Airspace Management Systems for AAM Sector

Kraettli Epperson, CEO of Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) system developer Vigilant Aerospace, discusses the company's focus on AAM and how its tech can support this growing industry

Mar 31, 2025
AAM Alliance Formed to Benefit Montana First Nation

AAM Institute, Grey Jay, and Montana First Nation will collaborate on drone technology solutions to address the community's mobility and logistics challenges, focusing on drone selection, training, regulations, and community involvement

Mar 28, 2025
ASKA Collaborates to Explore Hybrid VTOL Integration in Japan

ASKA and JR East are working to explore the possibilities of integrating the ASKA A5 roadable electric-hybrid VTOL aircraft into Japan’s urban mobility and tourism sectors, and will showcase a one-third-size model at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY in Tokyo

Mar 27, 2025
Skyportz Reveals Vertipad Patent

Skyportz has unveiled its patented modular vertipad, addressing urban Advanced Air Mobility challenges by mitigating eVTOL downwash and outwash while optimizing land use for vertiports

Mar 26, 2025
$20 Million Equity Raise to Fuel Alpine Vertical’s Argon hVTOL Development

Alpine Vertical has launched a $20 million equity raise to accelerate the development of its Argon hVTOL, aiming for rapid certification and deployment in emergency services, training, and personal transport

Mar 25, 2025
Electra’s Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft Gains New Pre-Orders

Electra has secured 2,200 pre-orders for its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, a versatile ultra-short takeoff platform designed for regional mobility, cargo transport, and military operations on unimproved surfaces

Mar 24, 2025
Autonomous Flight Milestone as AIBOT Conducts First eVTOL Test at SBD

AIBOT has taken a major step in autonomous air mobility, successfully testing its eVTOL at the San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) Norton Test Range—advancing regulatory approvals and real-world deployment

Mar 21, 2025
Honeywell Survey Shows Strong Interest in Air Taxis Among US Travelers

A Honeywell survey reveals strong consumer interest in air taxis, with speed, convenience, and cost driving demand

Mar 20, 2025
Virgin Atlantic to Support Joby Aviation’s Electric Air Taxi Rollout in the UK

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic are joining forces to introduce electric air taxis in the UK, promising fast, sustainable, and seamless urban and regional air travel

Mar 18, 2025
Eve Air Mobility & UI Helicopter Drive eVTOL Development in South Korea

Eve Air Mobility and UI Helicopter have partnered to accelerate advanced air mobility (AAM) in South Korea, focusing on eVTOL development, policy collaboration, and regional connectivity

Mar 17, 2025
New Mobile Vertipad Platform to Enhance Air Mobility for Critical Operations

Cherokee Federal introduces the MVP™ Mobile Vertipad Platform, a versatile, rapidly deployable solution for VTOL and eVTOL aircraft, designed for diverse industries and mission-critical operations

Mar 17, 2025
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

Mar 17, 2025
Volocopter Secures Future with Acquisition by Diamond Aircraft

Diamond Aircraft Industries has acquired Volocopter, enabling the company to continue operations and development of its eVTOL aircraft

Mar 14, 2025
Safran Electric Motor to Power Ascendance Hybrid-Electric VTOL

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

Mar 14, 2025
Archer Joins Forces with Palantir to Drive AI Innovation in Aviation

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

Mar 14, 2025
Blade & Skyports Partner to Launch JFK-Manhattan Air Mobility Service

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

Mar 13, 2025
Winter Global AAM Forum Report Highlights Industry Progress & Challenges

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

Mar 12, 2025