The companies have already installed one multimodal, interoperable charger at Elmira Regional Airport in New York, and have signed agreements for three additional locations, with more in the works
The AFWERX Agility Prime program has received a demonstration of a mobile battery care station by Arctech Charge designed to support eVTOL aircraft testing and operations, and providing charging for up to 36 batteries at a time
The Urban Air Mobility (UAM) center was built within a four-month period, and covers a total area of approximately 4,600 square meters, hosting facilities such as an vertiport, hangars, and a command-and-control center
The installation of a charger at John Wayne Airport (SNA), Orange County, will establish the site as a node in Joby Aviation's Southern California air taxi network
The partnership between LYTE Aviation, developer of the 40 seater eVTOL SkyBus and cargo eVTOL SkyTruck, and vertiport company Kookiejar is seen as the next logical step for heavy payload eVTOL delivery operations
Overair has completed assembly of the first full-scale prototype of its Butterfly eVTOL aircraft with the company set to begin flight testing in early 2024
Lufthansa Group and Lilium plan to explore innovation opportunities in aviation, discussing areas such as ground and flight operations, future aircraft maintenance, as well as crewing and flight training
The week-long testing campaign signifies the completion of the first steps of local flight testing to acclimate the crew, communication tools, and flight test procedures in preparation for the 2025 World Expo, Osaka, Kansai
Project OperA (Operate Anywhere) will build solutions for complex operations of AAM-piloted air taxi and uncrewed cargo in real-life air traffic control conditions in Europe
The Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK's Civil Aviation Authority enables Evolito to apply for Type Certification of its electric propulsion systems
Joby, ANA Holdings and Nomura Real Estate Development plan to jointly explore the design, location, operation, and financing of vertiport locations that will serve as the backbone of future commercial air taxi services in Japan
Arrival of the complete fuselage for the first revolutionary Lilium jet at the company's final assembly line for start of production marks a definitive shift from the design phase to industrialization
The certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seen as a pivotal moment in aviation history, and positions Doroni as a leader in the growing field of personal air transportation
Lilium selected Honeywell's MicroVCS (Vapor Cycle System) to optimize cabin cooling and manage the aircraft's electric battery temperatures, both critical functions for enabling more efficient and sustainable flight
VI&E Solutions will expand refueling options to include their universal multi-modal electric charging station, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrogen to service all types of hybrid and fully electric VTOLs
The initial Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Operations Center will be built out in collaboration with NUAIR at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport, with an aim to test and transition it to additional locations by 2025