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Joby Aviation has commenced a week-long series of piloted electric air taxi flights in Florida, collaborating with the state's Department of Transportation. One of the key routes links St. Petersburg to Tampa International Airport, echoing the historic corridor of the first scheduled commercial airl...
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has entered into a partnership with South Korea’s Verty to facilitate commercial Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations in South Korea. The collaboration includes a memorandum of understanding focused on the introduction of SkyDrive’s three-seat SD-05 aircraft, with...
SkyDrive Inc. has progressed its joint feasibility study in India to the route-evaluation phase as of August 25, 2026. This initiative, in collaboration with Air India and Suzuki Motor Corporation, focuses on medical air logistics, identifying radioisotope transport, organ transport, and airport par...
Indian startup Sarla Aviation is leveraging the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to expedite the development of its next-generation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at urban air mobility. Based in Bengaluru, the company plans to revolutionize urban transportation by making e...
Battery technology company SES AI has signed a framework agreement with Doroni Aerospace to create battery systems for the H1-X electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This partnership, valued at up to $1.09 million, includes an initial commitment of $65,000 and will unfold in phases...
Honeywell is leading the VERTI-GO project, which aims to develop regulatory frameworks for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in European airspace. This initiative is crucial as the demand for eVTOLs grows, necessitating clear guidelines to ensure safety and efficiency in urban a...
The low-altitude economy is entering a significant growth phase as logistics drones, eVTOL aircraft, and airspace management systems converge. This convergence is marked by the commercialization of delivery drones and inspection robots, which are at the forefront of this emerging market. This devel...
British aerospace company Vertical Aerospace is preparing to conduct its inaugural public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight demonstrations at the Farnborough International Airshow. This event marks a significant milestone in the company's journey toward certification and the laun...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported a significant achievement in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) with BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation completing an interstate flight test. This test involved the transportation of a donor organ using an electric aircraft as part o...
DJI has launched its first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone, the DJI EV50, at Mount Everest, marking a significant expansion into industrial applications. The EV50 successfully completed scientific missions, aiding researchers in collecting atmospheric data at extreme altitudes, s...
SkyDrive Inc., a Toyota-based eVTOL manufacturer, has partnered with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. to establish a commercial framework for its eVTOL launch by 2028. This memorandum of understanding, announced on July 9, 2026, will leverage JBZ's expertise in operating HondaJet and Bell 429 helicopter...
Skyfly Technologies, based in the UK, has successfully raised $10 million to advance the commercial production of its two-seat Axe electric aircraft. This innovative aircraft features vertical takeoff capabilities combined with fixed-wing flight, specifically targeting private ownership rather than...
Vertical Aerospace, based in the UK, has selected a 30G energy-absorbing seating system and Northrop Grumman's navigation technology for its Valo electric flying taxi. Announced on October 16, these long-term supplier agreements will see South Korea's ANH Structure develop the aircraft's seats, whil...
Wingcopter has launched the all-electric Wingcopter 262, featuring a wingspan of 262 centimeters (103 inches) and a tactical range of 150 kilometers (93 miles). This new vertical take-off and landing aircraft is designed for defense and security applications, offering up to six hours of flight endur...
Ken Karklin has stepped down as CEO of Pivotal, a flying car company backed by Larry Page, after over four years in the role. His departure was announced in a press release, where Pivotal stated he is 'pursuing new endeavors.' Karklin emphasized the company's progress in the electric vertical takeof...
Boeing has announced the sale of three subsidiaries—Insitu, SkyGrid, and Wisk Aero—to Archer Aviation in an all-stock transaction. This strategic partnership will see Boeing acquire a 16.5 percent stake in Archer, enhancing its position in the electric aircraft sector. The deal is expected to close...
AutoFlight's V2000CG CarryAll has achieved a significant milestone by receiving a Validated Type Certificate (VTC) in Indonesia, marking it as the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to obtain such certification outside of its home country. This certification, formally issue...
Vertical Aerospace, a UK-based company, has initiated testing of its innovative hybrid-electric aircraft designed to transport passengers. The testing phase commenced recently at an undisclosed location, marking a significant step in the development of sustainable aviation technology. This aircraft...
Tohoku Air Service (TAS), a subsidiary of Tohoku Electric Power, has entered into a letter of intent with SkyDrive for the acquisition of one SKYDRIVE SD-05 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The agreement, announced on May 13, 2026, marks a significant milestone as it establish...
SkyDrive, a company specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and affiliated with Toyota, has announced the formation of Japan's first consortium aimed at commercializing the Osakako Vertiport located on Osaka Bay. This initiative, which includes partners such as Osaka M...
Chinese urban air mobility company EHang has introduced its latest innovation, the VT35, an autonomous two-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This new model, which builds on the design of the VT30 prototype, boasts a maximum range of approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles)...
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