Vehicle Concepts & Development News & Articles

Electra has resumed flight testing of its EL2 Goldfinch prototype, advancing development of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft and informing the design of the nine-seat EL9

Samson Sky has named Beyond Motors as the primary electric motor supplier for the Switchblade Flying Car, featuring an estimated 100+ mph ground speed and 160 mph cruise speed in the air

AMSL Aero has completed a year of hydrogen fuel cell testing at Bankstown Airport, moving its long-range Vertiia eVTOL aircraft closer to zero-emission flight with successful powertrain validation and energy export

Sora Aviation has partnered with Sophrodyne Aerospace to refine the aerodynamic design of its S-1 tiltrotor eVTOL using advanced AI tools, focusing on modeling the complex interactions between the aircraft’s propulsors and airframe

BETA Technologies debuts its electric ALIA CTOL aircraft in Ireland, launching a European tour to showcase its clean, cost-effective regional air mobility solution

Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft passed wind tunnel tests, confirming its blown wing enables 150-foot takeoffs, meets FAA standards, and supports commercial and military operations

RECARO Aircraft Seating introduced its lightweight eVTOL seat at AIX 2025, showcasing a unique design developed in partnership with Eve Air Mobility

Skyfly’s Axe VCA has received CAA approval to conduct airborne transitions, moving between VTOL hover and wing-borne flight, following successful hover and wing-borne tests

Vertical Aerospace is adopting the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for its VX4 eVTOL, ensuring compatibility with a growing network and supporting industry-wide electrification efforts

Ascendance has selected Safran’s EASA-certified ENGINeUS electric motor for its hybrid-electric ATEA VTOL aircraft prototype, each providing horizontal propulsion with over 100 kW of power

REGENT has commenced sea trials for its full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype, completing initial on-water tests to validate the vessel’s design and performance under real-world conditions

Benidorm will host Europe’s first real-world urban air mobility demonstration, featuring an air taxi and drones operating together to showcase the future of aerial transportation and U-space integration

Alef Aeronautics has successfully conducted a flight test of its ultralight flying car in a city environment, showcasing its sustainable mobility solution in a real-world urban setting

Vertical Aerospace has reached a key stage in testing its VX4 eVTOL aircraft, preparing for the next phase of wingborne flight and further development

RICTOR introduced its Skyrider X1 flying motorcycle at CES 2025, showcasing an innovative eVTOL design that integrates both land and air mobility

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

VOLANT presented eVTOL innovations at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), showcasing how they can provide new options for future transportation and elevate the overall travel experience for individuals

The EL9 from Electra is an Ultra Short hybrid-electric product aircraft, with a newly released design showing its potential to redefine air travel without airports, emissions, or noise