Archer begins piloted flight testing of Midnight eVTOL: video
Archer Aviation has launched the next phase of its Midnight flight test campaign, after successfully conducting a piloted…
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Spinning success: the unexpected resurgence of the autogyro industry
In 1923, Spanish engineer Juan de la Cierva came up with a rather revolutionary idea: an aircraft that…
Natilus CEO shares details of strategic deal with logistics giant Kuehne-Nagel
Natilus, a Californian startup developing a blended-wing-body (BWB) clean-sheet aircraft, has announced a strategic partnership with logistics firm…
Joby confirms $250 million equity investment from Toyota
Joby Aviation confirmed on May 27, 2025, the closure of the second tranche of Toyota’s previously announced funding round. …
Hypersonic startup Hermeus completes first test flight of Quarterhorse Mk 1
Hypersonic startup Hermeus has confirmed the successful completion of the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 1 demonstrator. Although the…
AIR demonstrates successful uncrewed eVTOL night cargo flight: video
AIR, a developer of midsize eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aerial vehicles, has announced that it has…
Vertical Aerospace conducts first VX4 piloted flight in open airspace
Vertical Aerospace has confirmed it has successfully conducted the first piloted flight of its VX4 aircraft prototype in open…
Airbus announces technology leadership changes
Airbus announced on a Linkedin post published on May 23, 2025, some changes in its technology leadership. Sabine…
US senators introduce bill to legalize supersonic commercial flight over land
US Republican Senator Ted Budd, from North Carolina, has introduced a bill that, if approved, would considerably expand…
Horizon Aircraft reaches milestone with X7 eVTOL transitioning to forward flight
Canadian-based Horizon Aircraft, an advanced aerospace engineering company which is currently developing what will become one of the…
REGENT receives incremental seaglider order from Florida-based UrbanLink
REGENT announced on May 14, 2025, that one of its customers, Florida-based UrbanLink Air Mobility, is increasing a…
Vertical Aerospace announces new hybrid eVTOL VX4 to serve more markets
UK-based aerospace company Vertical Aerospace has announced an intention to develop a hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)…
Boom Supersonic acquires Colorado site to test Symphony engine for Overture jet
Boom Supersonic has acquired a former hypersonic engine testing facility at Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) to…
United invests in JetZero blended wing body airliner, could order 200 aircraft
United Airlines announced on April 24, 2025, that it has become an investor in JetZero, a US startup…
Electra closes $115 million Series B round for hybrid-electric STOL aircraft
Electra, a US company developing an ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) hybrid passenger aircraft, has raised $115 million…
AutoFlight starts construction of new assembly line in Wuhan
Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight broke ground on its new assembly line in Wuhan, China, on April 10, 2025. …
SkyDeck: Optimizing airspace and obstacle management with AI and GIS
Managing airspace restrictions efficiently is crucial in today’s world of increasing air traffic and urban expansion. Enter SkyDeck,…
Alaska Airlines to train pilots in full-motion B737 VR simulator
Alaska Airlines has announced an investment to develop the first hyper-realistic, full-motion Boeing 737 virtual reality (VR) simulator.…