Technology & Engineering News & Articles

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
Archer Completes High-Volume eVTOL Battery Pack Manufacturing Line

Archer's battery pack manufacturing team has installed an "automotive style" line that is designed for high-volume production with the capability of producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year

May 13, 2024
Pivotal eVTOL Wins Design Award

Pivotal's Helix production eVTOL was recognised at the MUSE Design Awards for excellence, innovation, and industry impact

May 09, 2024
Joby Moves to Next Phase of eVTOL Flight Test Program

Joby's electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200mph, offering high-speed mobility with a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters

May 08, 2024
Flying Taxis & Autonomous Cars Showcased at DRIFTx Abu Dhabi

DRIFTx Abu Dhabi was attended by over 8,000 visitors from more than 25 countries and concluded with 12 strategic agreements that will advance future mobility solutions

May 03, 2024
Honeywell Develops Sensors for Lilium eVTOL

Honeywell's propulsion unit position sensors will play a critical role in accurately sensing the Lilium Jet engine's position, ensuring it can safely reach the exact position required for a successful take-off

Apr 26, 2024
Sonaca to Develop Components for Wisk’s Autonomous Air Taxi

Wisk Aero has selected Sonaca to produce key primary structural assemblies of its 6th Generation autonomous air taxi, which has capacity for 4 passengers, a cruise speed of 138mph, and a range of 90 miles

Apr 24, 2024
Electra to Wind Tunnel Test eSTOL Aircraft

The powered wind tunnel testing funded by the U.S. Army will advance Electra’s novel aerodynamics database for use in performance analysis, simulator, and control law development

Apr 23, 2024