Technology & Engineering News & Articles

Skyfly’s eVTOL to Feature at Farnborough International

Skyfly has been invited to exhibit the Axe eVTOL on both days of the Sustainable Skies World Summit, and also hopes to unveil the first completed fuselage section at its booth

Mar 15, 2023
SkyDrive and VPorts Collaborate to Promote AAM Industry from Dubai

The two companies will collaborate on the technical and business aspect to leverage the AAM Integrator World Center in Dubai for business development and market expansion

Mar 15, 2023
Autoflug Selected as Seat Supplier for Limosa eVTOL Aircraft

Autoflug will provide its Flyweight Up seats for the seven passenger Limosa LimoConnect eVTOL, foldable seats that can be easily removed from the cabin

Mar 14, 2023
Sikorsky and GE Collaborate on Fully-Autonomous eVTOL Prototype

The HEX program could lead to a family of eVTOL vehicles scaled to carry passengers and payload for both military and commercial applications

Mar 14, 2023
PteroDynamics Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Transwing VTOL

The capital raised will support PteroDynamics' plans to develop larger Transwing aircraft variants, attract engineering talent, and execute on additional contracts

Mar 09, 2023
Partnership to Commercialize Kargo UAS

Revealed at the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo, Kaman and PHI have entered into a master commercial agreement for the promotion, sales, and support of a commercial version of Kaman’s Kargo UAVTM UAS

Mar 08, 2023
SkyScape and Plana Partner to Develop eVTOL Corridor in Asia

SkyScape and Plana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together on operations and infrastructure to develop the first international eVTOL route in Asia

Mar 06, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility Weekly Roundup – WC 26 Feb

A roundup of the week's Advanced Air Mobility news, including developments from AutoFlight, Electra and Volatus Infrastructure

Mar 03, 2023
AutoFlight Makes Longest eVTOL Flight with New Gen4 Aircraft

The test of AutoFlight's new Gen4 Prosperity I aircraft is recognized as the longest electric aircraft flight in history at 250.3km, and is also the world's first look at AutoFlight's Gen4 design, penned by automotive designer Frank Stephenson

Mar 02, 2023
KinectAir to Operate Electra eSTOL Aircraft on Pacific Northwest Network

The Electra eSTOL aircraft's lower operating costs, longer range, and nine-passenger payload, combined with the ability to operate from small spaces, enables KinectAir to offer customers a more affordable and accessible flight package

Mar 01, 2023
Skyfly Axe eVTOL to Integrate Veronte Autopilot 4x for Advanced Flight Control

Collaboration between Embention and Skyfly sees the Veronte Autopilot 4x redundant flight control system used in the electric-hybrid eVTOL, Axe

Feb 27, 2023
Doroni Completes Tethered Flight Test with eVTOL Prototype

The Doroni H1 is a two-seater personal eVTOL which anyone can own, fly, and park in a standard two car garage, the company plans to secure certification and launch commercially in the second half of 2024

Feb 27, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility Weekly Roundup – WC 19 Feb

A roundup of the week's Advanced Air Mobility news, including developments from Lilium, Volocopter and EHang

Feb 24, 2023
Lilium Partners with Collins to Build New Inceptor System

The Lilium Jet inceptors, a sidestick system used by the pilot to control the aircraft, will provide safe and intuitive handling qualities, easy access to functionalities, and an aesthetic, ergonomic design

Feb 24, 2023
ResilienX and Rudasys Aerospace Partner in AAM Market

The partnership will leverage ResilienX's in-time aviation safety management system (IASMS), FRAIHMWORK, and Rudasys' optical-based integrated surveillance system to manage safety throughout airports and vertiports

Feb 23, 2023
Volocopter Receives Series E Investment and Type Certification in Japan

To increase public awareness and acceptance of eVTOL aircraft in Japan, Volocopter is showcasing its VoloCity full-scale static model in a showcase event at the Grand Front Osaka

Feb 23, 2023
Joby and ANA to Fly Air Taxis at 2025 Osaka World Expo

Joby Aviation and ANA Holdings will work together to develop plans for air taxi flight connections between the World Expo venue and one other location in Osaka

Feb 22, 2023
Alauda Launches Airspeeder Mk4 eVTOL Ahead of Crewed Racing Series

Alauda's Airspeeder Mk4 is powered by a 1,340 horsepower turbogenerator, can reach a top speed of 225 mph in 30 seconds from a standing start, and has a projected range of 188 miles

Feb 21, 2023
Joby Begins Testing Propeller for eVTOL Aircraft in NFAC Wind Tunnel

Joby is believed to be the first eVTOL company to test its propeller in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex (NFAC), a facility containing the two largest operational wind tunnels in the world

Feb 20, 2023