Vehicle Concepts & Development News & Articles

Lilium Plans Regional Headquarters in Bao’an District
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Real-Time Micro Weather Forecasting Introduced to AAM Ecosystem
Real-Time Micro Weather Forecasting Introduced to AAM Ecosystem

Supernal will pilot TruWeather's comprehensive V360° software-as-a-service product in the company’s eVTOL vehicle and surrounding operations to collect and integrate real-time distributed sensor weather data

Jun 07, 2023
eVTOL Race Heats Up at AIRTAXI World Congress
eVTOL Race Heats Up at AIRTAXI World Congress

The event, to be hosted by San Francisco International Airport from 2-5 October, will focus on the operationalization of air taxis and the development of new air services

Jun 02, 2023
Eve Completes Development of Urban ATM Prototype
Eve Completes Development of Urban ATM Prototype

The Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction and scalability of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations

Jun 01, 2023
Electra Appoints New Board Members
Electra Appoints New Board Members

James F. Albaugh, Allan McArtor and Kirsten Bartok Touw join the board to guide Electra in its mission to decarbonize aviation and open new air transportation markets with its eSTOL aircraft

May 31, 2023
LYTE & AAM Institute to Launch Seattle Ferry Alternatives
LYTE & AAM Institute to Launch Seattle Ferry Alternatives

A daily commute accelerated to 300 km/h, travelling back and forth to work 10 times faster, that's what LYTE Aviation is visualizing through its new partnership with the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Institute

May 31, 2023
Eve Makes Progress on eVTOL Testing Phase
Eve Makes Progress on eVTOL Testing Phase

Eve is continuing progress on its eVTOL testing phase, carrying out propeller tests on a propeller rig and tests of vertical lift rotors aboard a new custom truck-mounted platform

May 26, 2023
EvFly Signs Agreement for AAM Development in UAE
EvFly Signs Agreement for AAM Development in UAE

EvFly and Al Shaheen Aviation Holding will progress Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and develop domestic talent for future jobs, with a focus on training and apprenticeships

May 26, 2023