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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
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
AAM startup Joby Aviation has announced the successful execution of its first piloted flight between two public airports. Joby’s flagship eVTOL air taxi platform flew for 12 minutes between California’s …
Joby Conducts First Public Inter-Airport Flight Read More
On July 21st, BETA Technologies and the Ohio-based specialist contractor Hartzell Propeller announced the successful attainment of FAA Part 35 Type Certification for Hartzell’s new propeller product designed exclusively for …
Hartzell’s AAM Product Attains FAA Part 35 Type Certification Read More
Air taxi startup Joby Aviation has announced that it will expand the size and output potential of its California-based manufacturing facility in a bid to double annual production rates for …
Joby to Expand California Production Facility Read More
Under the auspices of the United States’ Air Force’s (USAF) AFWERX innovation initiative, on May 8th the California-based AAM startup MightyFly conducted a live flight demonstration of its flagship Cento …
MightyFly Demonstrates Cento’s Capabilities for USAF AFWERX Read More
On May 20th, the North American Aeronautics Administration (NASA) and Boeing AAM subsidiary Wisk Aero announced a five-year agreement that will see the two entities collaborate on advancing research activities …
Wisk Aero and NASA Deepen Research Partnership Read More
On March 27th, Archer Aviation announced plans to further expand its global footprint via a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian will participate in Archer’s ‘Launch Edition’ initiative, allocating up to …
Archer Aviation and Ethiopian Airlines Forge Partnership Read More
While the industry’s attention is often captivated by innovative designs, advanced propulsion technologies, and promised capabilities of eVTOLs, their safe and efficient integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) is …
eVTOLs are taking off—but where will they land? Read More
After entering into insolvency proceedings in December 2024, the assets and operations of German eVTOL startup Volocopter have been taken up by China’s Wanfeng Auto Holding Group and its Austrian subsidiary …
Insolvent Volocopter Acquired by Wanfeng Auto Holding Group Read More