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Emirates Airline president Tim Clark is open to cooperating with urban air mobility provider Joby as it prepares to set up an air taxi operation in Dubai.

Analysis of past type certification efforts shows that current timelines for eVTOL startups are far too optimistic.

Archer Aviation is shifting focus to the compliance and implementation phases of the FAA's type certification process.

The AAM Stock Composite declined 6.7% during the week ending Feb. 23, bringing its total losses for the year so far to nearly 27%.

An agreement to launch commercial air taxi services in Dubai in the 2025-2026 timeframe would make the emirate one of the first active UAM markets in the world.

The AAM Stock Composite barely budged during the week ending Feb. 16, inching up by 0.1%, compared to a 0.4% decline in the S&P 500.

The AFWerx innovation unit is focused on cargo applications for advanced air mobility aircraft.

Joby has partnered with Skyports Infrastructure and the Dubai government’s Road and Transport Authority to launch air taxi service in the emirate by 2026.

Uber Elevate co-founder says some companies are better positioned for success than others.

Aviation Week ranks the 15 leading companies in the nascent eVTOL market.

Mark Moore has long experience in and outspoken views on the industry he helped create.

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick took action this week to reassure viability of his company by committing up to $50 million in additional capital.

The UK is seeking input on the design of vertiports at existing airfields.

Detroit-based ASX has signed another transaction prototype agreement with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program.

Vertical Aerospace has announced that its founder and CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick will invest a further $50 million in equity capital.

FBO Atlantic Aviation has signed agreements with Archer and Joby Aviation to install electric aircraft charging sites at a handful of its airport terminals.

The U.S. Air Force has an interest in exploring small eVTOLs with light payloads between 400 and 500 lb., as well as even smaller aircraft with payloads of 100-250 lb.

Announced on Jan. 8, the agreement calls for Clay Lacy to build an electrical infrastructure to support Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS).

As Archer, Joby and Volocopter inch closer to certification, several obstacles still stand in the way.

The AAM Reality Index was little changed in December, leaving Volocopter positioned in the top-ranked slot.

The AAM Stock Composite added another 3.1% during the week ending Dec. 15.

The AAM Stock Composite ticked up 3% during the week ending Nov. 24, as strong gains from EHang canceled out a lackluster performance from other air taxi OEMs.

In the U.S., Archer and Joby Aviation are looking to certify their eVTOL vehicles and launch commercial passenger services by 2025.

The AAM Stock Composite crashed by 9% during the week ending Nov. 10, bucking a generally positive performance across U.S. equity markets.

Germany’s Volocopter has dislodged Joby Aviation from the top slot in the latest AAM Reality Index.