Vehicle Concepts & Development News & Articles

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

Vertical Aerospace has unveiled "Flightpath 2030," a strategic roadmap for market leadership in electric aviation, featuring the increase of production and certification for the VX4 eVTOL

BETA Technologies has raised $318 million in funding to expand production and certification of its electric aircraft and propulsion systems, including the ALIA CTOL and VTOL models

Airspeeder and HOK will design what is reportedly the world’s first modular race vertiport and event space, aiming to revolutionise the sport and blend design with sustainability

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

Jetoptera is progressing with its turbocompressor design for the J-500 VTOL aircraft, having completed the Critical Design Review and now focusing on prototype manufacturing

The PAL-V Liberty has successfully passed its first Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI), demonstrating its readiness for both road safety and aviation

Global Sky's exhibit at Bali's Rai International Airport highlights the Cassio product line's capabilities, including the operational safety of its dual-source electric-hybrid propulsion system, and the ability to operate from shorter runways at local airports

Phase 1 for the VX4 eVTOL aircraft at the Vertical Flight Test Centre included tethered flights, ground taxi testing, and high-powered ground runs, all with a pilot on board

Horizon's eVTOL, the Cavorite X7, will have an estimated maximum speed of 250mph and an average range of over 500 miles with fuel reserves

The latest full-scale VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Vertical Aerospace is more powerful than the previous prototype, able to reach speeds of up to 150mph