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Aspen Avionics' NexNav® Mini GPS-SBAS Receiver Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) has been chosen by Joby Aviation for integration into the Vehicle Navigation Computer (VNC) of its eVTOL aircraft

Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation partner to develop vertiports, operational frameworks, and regulatory infrastructure, advancing autonomous eVTOL operations across key U.S. markets

Joby Aviation prepares for final assembly of its first conforming aircraft, marking a key milestone in the FAA certification process and progress toward commercial operations

Pivotal showcased its single-seat eVTOL in California fire department demos, highlighting rapid, flexible emergency response capabilities, vertical takeoff, and potential to improve lifesaving access in challenging conditions

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation have expanded a partnership to deploy over 100 electric air taxis across Japan, beginning in Tokyo

SkyDrive’s SD-05 eVTOL completed a public demo flight at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing future mobility with ongoing flights through to late August

Archer’s acquisition of patents, skilled personnel, and composite manufacturing sites have strengthened the development of autonomous defense aircraft, accelerating its defense program in-line with rising global demands

Vertical Aerospace has partnered with Aciturri to supply and engineer the full airframe for the VX4 eVTOL, supporting certification and scalable production

L3Harris and Joby Aviation are developing a hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense, combining autonomy, long-range capability, and advanced mission systems for future military operations

We covered a number of significant developments in July 2025 on AAMI, including developments from Vertical Aerospace, Samson Sky, and Wisk Aero

AutoFlight delivers the first fully certified heavy-lift eVTOL, marking a major milestone in commercial electric aviation and low-altitude transport operations

SkyGrid’s new white paper outlines a structured approach to assessing operational risks for third-party service providers within the advanced air mobility ecosystem

Samson Sky CEO Sam Bousfield discussed the Switchblade flying sports car’s role in regional air mobility at the Electric Aircraft Symposium in Oshkosh

eVertiSKY introduces the UAM Colony 2030 App, an AI-powered platform designed to align cities, industry, and investors for commercial low-altitude airspace development

Embention has received Production Organization Approval (POA) certification from Spain’s AESA, authorizing the company to manufacture certified avionics for UAS and eVTOL aircraft

Vertical Aerospace has completed the world’s first piloted airport-to-airport flight of a full-scale winged eVTOL, showcasing its VX4 at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025

Joby expands aircraft production with a new facility in Marina, California, boosting output, job creation, and readiness for commercial eVTOL operations

Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia will explore integrating hydrogen-electric propulsion into the Cavorite X7 eVTOL, aiming to enable clean, efficient regional air mobility