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Advanced Air Mobility Report, April 2, 2025

VOL. 5 NO. 14 April 02, 2025
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Analysis

Electra.aero has recorded over 2,200 orders for its hybrid-electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft. Credit: Electra.aero
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Challenges, Opportunities Overhang Electric Regional Sector

Mar 31, 2025
The vast publicity, hype and investment that have swirled around the urban air taxi sector have obscured a host of other applications for electric aviation.
Caption: Elroy Air’s Chapparal is a hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing cargo drone. Credit: Elroy Air
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Analysis: Why Some eVTOL Startups Feel Vindicated Following Air Taxi Failures

Apr 01, 2025
Developers of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft targeted at alternative use cases are feeling increasingly vindicated.
Matthew Fulco matt.fulco@aviationweek.com Image caption: The U.S. Department of Commerce rolled out new export controls on March 25 targeting China’s military technology Image credit: Thawatchai Chawong / Alamy Stock Photo U.S. Unveils New Export Controls Targeting China’s Military Tech The United States Department of Commerce unveiled new export controls on March 25 aimed at curbing China’s development of advanced military technology and capabilities. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry Securi
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Debrief: Can U.S. Competitiveness Take Over As Driver Of Aviation Innovation?

Mar 26, 2025
Sustainability and decarbonization were front and center at the two-day “Airbus Summit” held in Toulouse on March 24-25.

Finance & Investment

Archer
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AAM Stock Composite Shed 13% In March

Apr 01, 2025
The AAM Stock Composite's largest loser last month was Archer (-20%).

Regulatory

ZeroAvia Caption: ZeroAvia is certifying the electric propulsion unit for its ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain with the FAA
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Ex-FAA Chief Advises ZeroAvia As U.S. Pivots On Sustainability

Mar 25, 2025
ZeroAvia is working with U.S. and UK regulators to certify elements of its hydrogen-electric powertrain.
Ehang EH-216 eVTOL
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EHang Receives First Operating Certificate For Passenger eVTOL

Mar 31, 2025
China’s EHang has become the first eVTOL aircraft manufacturer to receive an operating certificate to fly fare-paying passengers.

Technology Developments

Pipistrel Caption: The first certified electric aircraft, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro has received multiple updates based on real-world use
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Electric Aviation Pioneer Cautions On Challenges Beyond Certification

Apr 01, 2025
A Pipistrel pioneer says the design and development challenges of electric air taxis will continue beyond the milestone of certification and into operation.
Hyfly Caption: Hyfly’s modified Dornier Seawings DS-2C takes off under battery-electric power
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Hyfly Develops Fuel-Cell Powertrain For Light Aircraft

Mar 31, 2025
The installation of a fuel cell system in a flying testbed is being prepared by German startup Hyfly as it progresses development of a hydrogen-electric powertrain for light aircraft.
Conflux Technology Caption: Conflux produces complex, lightweight and low drag heat exchangers using additive manufacturing
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Australian Startups Advance Electric Aircraft

Mar 26, 2025
Key collaborations have been announced by Australia’s fledgling sustainable aviation industry to advance development of electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft.

AAM Briefs

Beta Technologies
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AAM Briefs: Beta, EHang & More

Apr 01, 2025
Beta Technologies and the North Carolina Department of Transportation have installed a Charge Cube Level 3 fast charger at Raleigh Executive Jetport.

Business

: Archer is currently preparing for first flight with its piloted, pre-production Midnight air taxi. Credit: Archer
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Archer, Ethiopian Airlines Partner Under Launch Edition Program

Mar 27, 2025
The partnership will see Archer send Midnight electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to Ethiopia for air taxi operations.