Vehicle Concepts & Development News & Articles

PLANA Partners with DUC Hélices for Hybrid eVTOL Propellers

Formally marked by a signing ceremony at the 2023 Paris Air Show, the two companies will work together to design and produce high-performance, low-noise, and efficient propulsion systems for the hybrid CP-01 aircraft

Jun 22, 2023
Collaboration to Develop Vertiports in Italy & France

The partnership will facilitate the movement of people more rapidly and efficiently while being instrumental in delivering some of the first premium eVTOL flights within Europe

Jun 22, 2023
SkyDrive Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft

The SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft, to be built at Suzuki's production facility, is a three-seat, electric-powered lightweight aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities

Jun 21, 2023
Wisk Selects Safran’s SkyNaute for eVTOL Navigation

With high levels of integrity and accuracy, SkyNaute hybrid inertial navigation system is designed to ensure the precise trajectory of the Generation 6 self-flying air taxi, during all flight phases, leading to optimum flight safety

Jun 21, 2023
Eve Confirms First Suppliers for eVTOL Aircraft

Nidec Aerospace is to provide the electric propulsion system, BAE Systems will provide an advanced energy storage system, alongside DUC Hélice, supplying the rotors and propellers

Jun 20, 2023
Stellantis & Archer Progress on eVTOL Manufacturing Facility

Construction is underway on the eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia, that will initially be capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year with room for expansion to support production of up to 2,300 aircraft

Jun 20, 2023
ADAC Luftrettung & Volocopter Collaborate on Next-Gen eVTOL for Emergency Medical Services

ADAC Luftrettung is to purchase the two VoloCity aircraft it reserved in 2020, and intends to secure 150 additional units of eVTOLs specifically for its future Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and rescue missions

Jun 20, 2023
Lilium Plans Regional Headquarters in Bao’an District

The goal of the headquarters is to represent Lilium in China and the Asia-Pacific region and to facilitate Lilium Jet sales, services, and support in the area

Jun 19, 2023
Eve & Blade to Accelerate Electric Air Mobility in Europe

The collaboration aims to transform air transportation in Europe, starting with France, by laying the foundation to integrate Eve’s eVTOL or electric vertical aircraft into Blade’s European route network

Jun 19, 2023
Hungary Awards Rolls-Royce Funding to Advance Electric Flight

The €4.6 million funding, by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will support research and development

Jun 16, 2023
Lilium Full-Scale Interior Experience at Paris Air Show

Visitors to Lilium's exhibit at Aéroport de Paris-Le Bourget will be able to see the full-scale 6-passenger interior mock-up and get a glimpse inside the world's first all-electric jet

Jun 15, 2023
Doroni Reaches eVTOL Test Flight Milestone

The company has successfully completed over 50 test flights of its eVTOL aircraft, the Doroni H1, at its state-of-the-art facility, marking a major step forward in the development of cutting-edge technology

Jun 15, 2023
Collaboration to Launch eVTOL Service in San Francisco

An important first step as both Eve and United will be working with local and state officials, infrastructure, energy and technology providers to ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place to introduce eVTOL flights in the area

Jun 14, 2023
Archer Appoints Former FAA Administrator as Chief Safety Officer

In the position, Billy Nolen will play a leadership role to help Archer more effectively collaborate with industry stakeholders and help ensure its safe entry into service as it prepares for planned commercialization in 2025

Jun 13, 2023
Electra Unveils Full-Scale eSTOL Technology Demonstrator

The two-seat technology demonstrator (TD) showcases the Electra eSTOL technology at full scale and will be flown this summer in an extensive flight test program to track performance and inform the design of the 9-passenger production aircraft

Jun 13, 2023
FAA Proposes New Rules for Training & Certifying eVTOL Pilots

The powered-lift proposed rule is designed to provide certainty to pilots and the industry on what the requirements and expectations will be to operate these aircraft once it is finalized

Jun 12, 2023
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL to Make European Debut at Paris Air Show

Archer’s Midnight will be the featured electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at the Paris Air Show, positioned in the center of the Air Mobility event, located in Hall 5 at Le Bourget Airport

Jun 09, 2023
VPorts Launches Certification Process for Dubai Vertiport

Construction is due to start on the cutting-edge transportation hubs in 2024, incorporating advanced technologies, such as automated landing systems, smart charging infrastructure and robust safety procedures for optimal functionality and passenger comfort

Jun 08, 2023
Funding for Quantum-Systems to Accelerate Production of Vector eVTOL

Silent, mid-endurance electric VTOL fixed-wing sUAS Vector delivers real-time, high-resolution downlink imagery to operators performing mid-range reconnaissance missions

Jun 07, 2023