Technology & Engineering News & Articles

Samson Sky Develops Hybrid Drive-and-Fly System to Power Flying Car

Samson Sky is revealing details about our specialized hybrid electric drive system that powers the Switchblade Flying Car, which had its first flight in November 2023

Dec 23, 2024
Save the Date for 2025 Global AAM Forum

Taking place in January 2025, the 3-day Global AAM Forum will bring together global speakers and representatives to discuss transformative advancements, legislative updates, and the evolving AAM public sentiment

Dec 12, 2024
Regal Rexnord & Honeywell to Collaborate on Solutions for AAM and eVTOL Markets

Honeywell and Regal Rexnord will work together to develop technologies that integrate electro-mechanical components, systems and software on AAM aircraft

Dec 11, 2024
Lilium Reports Continuing Momentum on eVTOL Aircraft

Lilium team continue to prepare for first manned flight with successful landing gear testing and roll out of flight operations solution

Dec 10, 2024
Rotor Development Completed for Flying Car

The development of the rotor blades, completed with the Royal NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre, brings PAL-V a step closer to the serial production of its FlyDrive vehicle

Dec 02, 2024
Primary Flight Control Actuation Systems Supplied for eVTOL Prototype

The actuators from Olsen Actuators and Drives are critical to ensuring Vertical Aerospace's VX4 can change between vertical and conventional forward flight safely

Nov 27, 2024
Samson Sky Brings Advanced Composite Manufacturing to Flying Car

Samson Sky's Switchblade Flying Car is to be built with recyclable and non-toxic thermoplastic carbon composite materials

Nov 25, 2024
Volz Signs Production Agreement with BETA for ALIA eVTOL Project

Volz will develop, produce, and maintain actuators according to each domain applicable aviation standards, and has positioned itself to assist BETA Technologies for the foreseeable

Nov 21, 2024
Joby eVTOL Added to Microsoft Flight Simulator

Joby Aviation's eVTOL aircraft is now available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, offering everyone the chance to pilot an electric air taxi

Nov 20, 2024
Exxelia Presents New Website & Products for eVTOLs at Electronica Show

Exxelia is presenting its new capacitors and magnetic components for eVTOLs and unveiling a new website at the Electronica 2024 show in Munich

Nov 15, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Selects Embraer-CAE for eVTOL Pilot Training

The agreement between Eve Air Mobility and Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) includes eVTOL pilot, maintenance technician, and ground crew training

Nov 01, 2024
Eve Introduces Aftermarket Services Portfolio for eVTOLs

Eve's integrated customer service solution for eVTOLs will offer comprehensive services, expert customer support, and operational solutions

Oct 23, 2024
Digital Inceptor for AAM & UAM Applications

The lightweight, modular Digital Inceptor from Sensata Technologies is designed to meet the evolving needs of advanced air mobility (AAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) markets

Oct 22, 2024
FAA Issues Final Rule for Air Taxi Pilot Training & Certification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule is seen as the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing air taxis/eVTOLs into the national airspace system in the near term

Oct 22, 2024
Joby & Atlantic Aviation Prepare for Electric Air Taxi Operations

Atlantic plans to install charging stations at the East 34th Street Heliport in NYC, including the Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS), designed by Joby to support the safe and efficient operation of electric aircraft

Oct 18, 2024
Vertical Aerospace Receives Award for eVTOL Battery System

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) awards its Shaping the Future Award 2024 for Vertical’s lightweight, high-performance battery system for eVTOL aircraft

Oct 17, 2024
New Collaboration for Regional Air Mobility Powertrains

Whisper Aero will combine its next-gen cleaner, quieter, more efficient thrusters with EPS EPiC Energy and EPiC Power batteries for certifiable powertrains on Part 23 aircraft

Oct 16, 2024
eVTOL Installation in London Offers Look into the Future of Transportation

A pop-up installation at London’s Charing Cross introduces futuristic flying taxis, highlighting the UAE's commitment to innovative transportation set to launch in 2026

Oct 15, 2024
First Power-On Test Completed for Lilium Jet

Lilium has completed the first power-on of its all-electric Lilium Jet, marking a critical step toward flight testing and certification

Oct 07, 2024