Vehicle Concepts & Development News & Articles

Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL Program Moves to Next Phase

Vertical Aerospace shares an update on its VX4 eVTOL program including flight tests, incident, certification progress, and assembly of a second prototype

Sep 01, 2023
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL to be Displayed at Global Aerospace Summit

After making its international debut at the Paris Air Show, the 2023 Global Aerospace Summit will see the first-ever public display of Archer's Midnight aircraft in the United States

Aug 31, 2023
Elroy Air Names Defense Advisory Board

The board's members include former US military officials who are expected to play a pivotal role in guiding the company's strategic direction and enhancing its product offerings for government customers

Aug 30, 2023
NASA’s Wind Study to Enhance Air Taxi Safety

The goal is to fill knowledge gaps to resolve wind and weather unknowns that could hinder Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) flights

Aug 29, 2023
CAAC Approves EHang’s Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System

EHang's Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System (UACS) has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for trial operations, solidifying a vital foundation for commercial following EH216-S certification

Aug 22, 2023
FlyExclusive Joins Textron Nexus eVTOL Advisory Board

An operator of private jet experiences, flyExclusive will leverage its customer knowledge to provide feedback to the Nexus team on optimal cockpit and cabin experience

Aug 22, 2023
Aero2 X2.2 VTOL Vertical to Horizontal Flight Transition

The Dufour Aerospace X2.2 prototype of the uncrewed Aero2 aircraft successfully demonstrates transition from vertical take-off to horizontal cruise in Dübendorf, Switzerland

Aug 18, 2023
Supernal Opens Policy & Commercial Office

Supernal's 28,000-square-foot office is located at 16th and L Streets N.W. and will include a 5,000-square-foot innovation center upon completion of construction later this year

Aug 15, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility Expo to Make Debut

Advanced Air Mobility Expo is taking place on 26th-27th September at the ExCeL London, 2023, as a dedicated platform for urban air mobility professionals

Aug 14, 2023
US Marine Corps Interest in Archer’s Midnight eVTOL

Representatives from the US Marine Corps visit Archer to see Midnight, indicating growing interest in Archer's eVTOL aircraft across the US Military

Aug 10, 2023
Equipmake Provides Electric Propulsion Unit for eVTOL Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL prototype features a bespoke EPU from Equipmake, combining a lightweight, power dense electric motor with a high-performance inverter

Aug 08, 2023
New Version of LimoConnect eVTOL Aircraft Unveiled

Limosa's LimoConnect V2 features several significant improvements over its original aircraft including a larger interior space, more efficient propulsion system, new avionics system, and more

Aug 04, 2023
First Public Demonstration of Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, marked Wisk's first public demonstration of Cora, its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator

Jul 28, 2023
Eve & Embraer to Establish eVTOL Production Facility in Brazil

A strategic logistical location, the manufacturing plant will be situated on a designated portion of land within Embraer's existing unit in the city, offering easy access via two highways and close proximity to a railroad

Jul 24, 2023
Capital Raise Enables Lilium to Continue eVTOL Development Program

The capital raised will enable Lilium to continue development at full pace, covering much of the estimated capital required to achieve its first manned flight of the type-conforming aircraft

Jul 19, 2023
Plana to Supply Hi-Air with Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Plana will supply its CP-01 aircraft to Hi-Air from 2030 with the first 10 aircraft to be delivered in 2031, and the remaining 20 to follow later

Jul 18, 2023
Nexus eVTOL Begins Wind Tunnel Testing

The testing will validate the performance, stability, and control of vehicle design to confirm preliminary configuration, range, and speed estimates, as well as how the rotors interact with the vehicle aerodynamics for all phases of flight

Jul 18, 2023
EHang & Shenzhen Bao’an District Partner for UAM Operation Center

Leveraging Bao'an District resources, EHang plans to establish its first UAM Operation Demonstration Center at OH Bay, Shenzen, and launch aerial tourism and sightseeing experience services with EH216-S AAVs

Jul 17, 2023
Wisk to Display Air Taxi at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

The 6th Generation air taxi will be on display, which is undergoing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to be the first autonomous, passenger-carrying, electric air taxi for commercial use

Jul 14, 2023