Technology & Engineering News & Articles

US Marine Corps Interest in Archer’s Midnight eVTOL

Representatives from the US Marine Corps visit Archer to see Midnight, indicating growing interest in Archer's eVTOL aircraft across the US Military

Aug 10, 2023
PLANA Joins US AAM Research Program

By joining the NAAMCE, PLANA aims to accelerate research on the hybrid-electric AAM aircraft that it is currently developing, establish new technologies, and collaborate with companies and organizations

Aug 10, 2023
Partnership to Launch Air Mobility Operating Model

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will play a key role in the development of the operating model for UrbanV vertiports that will leverage the AWS cloud technology to automate passenger experience

Aug 09, 2023
Equipmake Provides Electric Propulsion Unit for eVTOL Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL prototype features a bespoke EPU from Equipmake, combining a lightweight, power dense electric motor with a high-performance inverter

Aug 08, 2023
SkyLine Command and Control Services Deployed at AAM Test Range

NASA will work with uAvionix to conduct research and development of commercial UAS C2 systems utilizing internet-based infrastructure and air traffic control frequencies

Aug 07, 2023
AAM Institute to Open Office at Greenport International

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) will lease land and a building on the GIA campus for educating and advocating for the broadest public benefit through the AAM ecosystem globally

Aug 07, 2023
New Version of LimoConnect eVTOL Aircraft Unveiled

Limosa's LimoConnect V2 features several significant improvements over its original aircraft including a larger interior space, more efficient propulsion system, new avionics system, and more

Aug 04, 2023
Ace VTOL Receives $250 Million Order for GT Slipstream eVTOLs

The partnership agreement represents a commitment from Aeroauto to take delivery of at least 100 GT Slipstream vehicles by the end of 2040

Aug 02, 2023
Formation Flight of Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

The formation flight saw three generations of the Prosperity I aircraft, indicating the rapid evolution of the aircraft's development

Jul 31, 2023
First Public Demonstration of Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, marked Wisk's first public demonstration of Cora, its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator

Jul 28, 2023
Archer Appoints Uber Elevate Co-Founder as New CCO

Nikhil Goel to lead Archer’s global commercialization strategy, including business development and international expansion efforts as the company looks to capitalize on the strong global demand

Jul 25, 2023
Eve & Embraer to Establish eVTOL Production Facility in Brazil

A strategic logistical location, the manufacturing plant will be situated on a designated portion of land within Embraer's existing unit in the city, offering easy access via two highways and close proximity to a railroad

Jul 24, 2023
Capital Raise Enables Lilium to Continue eVTOL Development Program

The capital raised will enable Lilium to continue development at full pace, covering much of the estimated capital required to achieve its first manned flight of the type-conforming aircraft

Jul 19, 2023
Plana to Supply Hi-Air with Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Plana will supply its CP-01 aircraft to Hi-Air from 2030 with the first 10 aircraft to be delivered in 2031, and the remaining 20 to follow later

Jul 18, 2023
Nexus eVTOL Begins Wind Tunnel Testing

The testing will validate the performance, stability, and control of vehicle design to confirm preliminary configuration, range, and speed estimates, as well as how the rotors interact with the vehicle aerodynamics for all phases of flight

Jul 18, 2023
EHang & Shenzhen Bao’an District Partner for UAM Operation Center

Leveraging Bao'an District resources, EHang plans to establish its first UAM Operation Demonstration Center at OH Bay, Shenzen, and launch aerial tourism and sightseeing experience services with EH216-S AAVs

Jul 17, 2023
Wisk to Display Air Taxi at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

The 6th Generation air taxi will be on display, which is undergoing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to be the first autonomous, passenger-carrying, electric air taxi for commercial use

Jul 14, 2023
Doroni Conducts First Piloted Test Flight of Personal eVTOL

Doroni Aerospace CEO and Founder Doron Merdinger became the first to successfully pilot a two-seater personal electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in the United States

Jul 13, 2023
Joby Submits Stage Three Certification Plans to FAA

In the third stage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification process, Joby specifies the tests, analyses, and design reports the company intends to perform to demonstrate compliance with each safety regulation that applies to its aircraft

Jul 12, 2023