Japan’s SkyDrive secures first US pre-order for five eVTOL aircraft
Japanese Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) firm SkyDrive has announced that the company has confirmed its first pre-order for…
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Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a new category of aircraft that have electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
FAA plans for Air Taxis and eVTOLs scaling up US operations by 2028
In its latest update, the United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has outlined a plan on how…
Silicon Valley flying car startup begins type certification process with FAA
A startup in Silicon Valley, California, that is developing the world’s first flying car is making huge strides…
FAA allows first production Joby eVTOL aircraft to start test flights
The first Joby Aviation electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to be manufactured on its production line…
Alef Aeronautics’ $300,000 flying car given certification to launch by FAA
A flying car designed by Alef Aeronautics has been granted Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration…
Lilium Jet first eVTOL to receive certification basis from FAA and EASA
German eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developer Lilium has announced that its aircraft has received the Federal…
Eve Air Mobility confirms multiple agreements for up to 150 eVTOL aircraft
Eve Air Mobility has signed letters of intent (LOIs) with multiple companies resulting in agreements for up to…
Suzuki and SkyDrive to begin flying cars production by 2024
Suzuki Motor Corporation, the auto and motorcycle manufacturer based in Hamamatsu, Japan, and SkyDrive will start manufacturing eVTOL…
Eve Air and Blade strengthen partnership for eVTOL launch in Europe
Eve Air Mobility and Blade Air Mobility will strengthen their longstanding partnership to transform air transportation in Europe…
Nidec and Embraer form joint-venture to develop electric propulsion system
Japan’s Nidec Corporation and Brazil’s Embraer have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture company, called Nidec…
The eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility aircraft battling to be the first certified
2023 has seen the race between companies to have the first eVTOL to receive certification, and ultimately carry the…
United Airlines and Eve Air announce eVTOL aircraft service in San Francisco Bay
United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility have announced plans to launch an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)…
FAA proposes pilot training requirements and operational rules for eVTOL
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially published a comprehensive proposal for training and certifying pilots of electric…
Archer Aviation recruits former FAA boss as eVTOL start-up pursues certification
eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has taken a significant step towards certification of its aircraft, Midnight, with the appointment…
Archer eVTOL Midnight to make European debut at 2023 Paris Air Show
Midnight, the new eVTOL aircraft from Archer Aviaton, is set to make its European debut at the 2023…
eVTOL developer Wisk Aero becomes fully owned Boeing subsidiary
The CEO of eVTOL developer Wisk Aero has confirmed that the Californian startup has become a fully owned…
Lilium signs agreements with two private jet firms to supply multiple eVTOLs
Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) developer, Lilium has announced the company has signed agreements with two…
Eve Air Mobility complete eVTOL wind tunnel testing
Eve Air Mobility are celebrating an important milestone as the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) firm work…