Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
Building on the momentum of its November attainment of Permit to Fly authorization, on December 22nd the United Kingdom-based eVTOL startup Vertical Aerospace announced the completion of its final prototype …
Vertical Prepares Final Prototype for Flight Testing Read More
Under the auspices of the European Union’s U-SAVE (Urban Supply Aerial Vehicles for Emergencies) project and acting in cooperation with the local city government, Chinese UAM contractor EHang conducted a …
EHang Conducts Multi Point-to-Point Flights in Spain Read More
United Kingdom eVTOL startup Vertical Aerospace has announced that its flagship VX4 production platform has received Permit to Fly approval from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), opening the door …
Vertical Receives CAA Permit to Fly Authorization Read More
Amidst the release of its Q3 earnings report, U.S eVTOL startup Archer Aviation announced a $126.0 million agreement to acquire Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles County, California. The company …
Archer to Acquire Hawthorne Airport for $126 Million Read More
Roughly a year after German AAM startup Lilium GmbH first filed for insolvency, leading U.S-based eVTOL specialist Archer Aviation has announced the acquisition of the company’s patent portfolio at a …
Archer Acquires Lilium’s Patent Portfolio Read More
Aerofugia, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) subsidiary established under Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely, has announced the initiation of prototype production for its flagship AE200-100 piloted eVTOL platform ahead of its planned …
Geely’s Aerofugia Initiates Prototype Production Read More Two of the AAM segment’s most prominent players, Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation, are joining together with the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DoT) to …
Joby and Archer Join White House Pilot Program Read More
Building on several months of deepening investment and cooperation between the two entities, the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has announced a pre-order of one eVTOL air taxi from …
JR East Pre-Orders SkyDrive eVTOL Amidst Growing Cooperation Read More
GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of hybrid electric aviation. The agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, combines BETA’s …
GE Aerospace and BETA Team Up on Hybrid Propulsion Technology Read More
Embraer subsidiary Eve Air Mobility has announced a $230.0 million equity capital raise via a new Registered Direct Offering amidst corporate efforts to diversify and expand the company’s investor base …
Eve Air Mobility Announces Capital Raise and Dual Listing Read More