Technology & Engineering News & Articles

Hybrid eSTOL Grass Field Test Flights

Electra's EL-2 Goldfinch eSTOL technology demonstrator takes off and lands in under 150ft from a grass field with no ground infrastructure, at the aircraft's maximum performance climb angle

Jul 22, 2024
Vertical Releases New eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

The latest full-scale VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Vertical Aerospace is more powerful than the previous prototype, able to reach speeds of up to 150mph

Jul 19, 2024
AAM Institute President Selected as Conference Advisor for 2024 AAM Expo

The collaboration marks a pivotal moment for the institute as they join forces with leading industry experts and key stakeholders providing a platform for networking, information exchange, and the unveiling of cutting-edge technologies

Jul 18, 2024
Joby Hydrogen-Electric Air Taxi Demonstrator Flies 523 Miles

The aircraft builds on Joby’s successful battery-electric air taxi development program, and demonstrates the potential for hydrogen to unlock emissions-free, regional journeys that don’t require a runway

Jul 15, 2024
Lilium Propulsion Unit Passes Initial Trials

Lilium has carried out testing of the electric propulsion system for its Lilium Jet, successfully taking the electric engines up to maximum thrust on the propulsion unit test bench

Jun 28, 2024
MagniX Introduces New Batteries for eVTOL Aircraft

MagniX's Samson batteries include energy density of 300 Watt hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), battery cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles, and patented safety technologies

Jun 26, 2024
Joby Unveils Air Taxi Software System

Joby's ElevateOS system includes pilot tools, operations and schedule management software, a mobile-first rider app, and an intelligent matching engine

Jun 24, 2024
EHang Completes Testing & Validation of EGNOS Satellite-Based Flights with eVTOL Aircraft

Flight demonstrations showcased how EGNOS precise and integer navigation guidance can support and enhance unmanned eVTOL operations, and thus enable safe and efficient advanced air mobility

Jun 24, 2024
Avincis & Airbus Partner to Explore eVTOL Opportunities in Europe

Airbus and Avincis will jointly work to define mission profiles for eVTOL operations in Europe and other target regions

Jun 10, 2024
Eve Names Additional Suppliers for eVTOL

KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH, Latecoere, RALLC, and Alltec sign long-term agreements to supply windows, doors, and fuselage components for Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL

Jun 07, 2024
Joby Acquires Xwing Autonomy Division

The acquisition supports Joby's long-term vision of making aerial mobility as accessible as possible through the adoption of autonomous technologies

Jun 07, 2024
Dublin City Council Launches Drone & UAM Strategy

Dublin City Council's ambitious Drone and Urban Air Mobility strategy aims to revolutionize how the city integrates drone technology to enhance public services while understanding their future potential

Jun 04, 2024
VR eVTOL Flight Simulator in Development

Loft Dynamics has partnered with Dufour Aerospace to develop the company's first virtual reality (VR) eVTOL simulator and meet growing pilot demand

May 29, 2024
HYSKY to Co-Locate with Commercial UAV Expo 2024

New strategic collaboration brings a hydrogen aviation conference to the leading commercial drone event, taking place from September 3-5, at Ceasars Forum in Las Vegas

May 23, 2024
Eve to Explore MRO Activities & eVTOL Reassembly

The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Eve Air Mobility and Saudia Technic will explore the potential demand of MRO activities for eVTOL aircraft in the Middle East

May 23, 2024
2024 FAA Drone & Advanced Air Mobility Symposium

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium in Maryland will bring together representatives from the FAA, other government agencies, international aviation experts, industry leaders, and academia

May 17, 2024
Lilium Starts Constructing Certification Test Facility for eVTOL Aircraft

Located at Lilium's headquarters near Munich, the facility will be used to simulate flights and verify performance of the Lilium Jet eVTOL through multiple flight profiles

May 17, 2024
Evaluating Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power for UAM Aircraft

Piasecki is to carry out a study focused on the feasibility of using hydrogen fuel cells as a power source for VTOL UAM vehicles

May 16, 2024
Pivotal Receives e-Flight Award at AERO Friedrichshafen

Pivotal has won the 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen e-Flight Expo Award for pioneering electric aviation with its amphibious ultralight eVTOL

May 16, 2024