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Vertical Aerospace Moves Closer to Wingborne Flight for eVTOL Aircraft

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

Feb 05, 2025
eVTOL Flying Motorcycle Debuts at CES 2025

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

Jan 14, 2025
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
VOLANT Debuts eVTOL at CIIE

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

Nov 29, 2024
Ultra Short Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Design Released

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

Nov 18, 2024
Vertical Aerospace Unveils Strategy to Lead eVTOL Development by 2030

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

Nov 18, 2024
BETA Technologies Secures Funding to Accelerate Electric Aircraft Development

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

Nov 06, 2024
Partnership’s Modular Race Vertiport Design Revealed

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

Oct 11, 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
Jetoptera Advances Turbocompressor Development for J-500 VTOL Aircraft

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

Oct 01, 2024
PAL-V Liberty Flying Car Passes Periodic Technical Inspection

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

Sep 27, 2024
Global Sky Pre-Orders VoltAero Cassio Electric-Hybrid Aircraft at Bali Air Show

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

Sep 24, 2024
Vertical’s New VX4 eVTOL Prototype Completes First Phase of Piloted Testing

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

Sep 12, 2024
Horizon Begins Full-Scale Development of eVTOL Aircraft

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

Sep 11, 2024
Vertical Releases New eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

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

Jul 19, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Receives eVTOL Development Support

Eve Air Mobility has received $94 million in new equity financing for its eVTOL concept aircraft, which utilizes eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight and fixed wings to fly in cruise

Jul 04, 2024
Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Business Jet Unveiled

Sirius Aviation and BMW Group Designworks present the SiriusJet, hydrogen-powered luxury business jet at MOVE Expo in London

Jun 21, 2024
Archer Completes Midnight’s Transition Flight

Midnight completed the transition flight at speeds of over 100mph and is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft to complete transition

Jun 13, 2024
AVX Aircraft & XTI Aerospace Collaborate to Develop Vertical Lift Aircraft

XTI Aircraft will provide management, direction, and oversight of the TriFan 600 program, whilst AVX will be the prime contractor on areas such as detailed design and program management

Jun 12, 2024