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Advanced Air Mobility Report, September 24, 2025

VOL. 5 NO. 39 September 24, 2025
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Finance & Investments

Vertical Aerospace Caption: Vertical’s VX4 prototype has completed both hover and wingborne conventional mode phases of flight testing
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$700 Million: Vertical Firm On Funding Required To Certify VX4 eVTOL

Sep 23, 2025
Vertical Aerospace says it needs no more than $700 million in new funding to certify its VX4 electric air taxi in 2028.

Business

Caption: The ride hailing company also invested in the drone startup Credit: Uber Technologies
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Uber Eats To Launch Autonomous Drone Delivery Pilot Program

Sep 18, 2025
Uber Technologies has signed a “strategic partnership” with drone delivery company Flytrex of Tel Aviv, Israel, to start delivering food as part of an Uber Eats pilot program.
JEN MESZAROS
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XPeng AeroHT's X3-F Sees First Public Accident In China

Sep 20, 2025
Two XPeng AeroHT X3-F air modules were involved in an accident during rehearsals for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin Province, China, on Sept. 16.
Stralis Aircraft plans a first flight with a modified Beechcraft Bonanza in 2026. Credit: Stralis Aircraft
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Stralis Tests Hydrogen Fuel Cell at Auckland Airport

Sep 23, 2025
Australian startup Stralis Aircraft announced that it is testing its high-temperature fuel cell technology at a test facility in Auckland, New Zealand.
The Black Swan carries payloads up to 350 kg (770 lbs.) over distances up to 2,500 km (1,550 mi.). Credit: Dronamics
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Dronamics, Kawasaki Partner On Aero Engines

Sep 18, 2025
Drone manufacturer and operator Dronamics has announced the selection of Kawasaki Motors as its preferred engine supplier.
This illustration of a Lilium Jet and a GlobeAir Mustang was released when the companies announced their MoU in September 2022 credit: GlobeAir
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No Viable Business Case To Support eVTOL Air Taxi Operations, GlobeAir CEO Says

Sep 23, 2025
The founder of a European air taxi service that had signed a deal to introduce an eVTOL platform into its fleet says there is “no business case” to support it.
Caption: Wisk plans to enter service around 2030. Credit: Wisk Aero
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Wisk Partners With Fullerton, California, On Air Taxi Network

Sep 18, 2025
Wisk Aero has announced a partnership with the city of Fullerton, California, building on its efforts to create an air taxi network in the LA area.
Regent is building a 255,000-square-foot Seaglider Manufacturing Facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, expected to come online next year. Credit: Regent
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Regent Announces Seaglider Manufacturing Partnership

Sep 23, 2025
Electric seaglider startup Regent has announced a new manufacturing partnership with shipbuilding specialist Fairlead.
Maeve MJ500
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SkyWest Nabs Launch Rights For Maeve Hybrid-Electric Regional Jet

Sep 15, 2025
SkyWest, Inc. has become an equity investor in Dutch startup Maeve Aerospace.

Technology

AAM Briefs

AAM Briefs: Plana, Vaeridion & More GRAHAM WARWICK, graham.warwick@aviationweek.com Credit: Plana CUSTOMER South Korean eVTOL developer Plana has secured a letter of intent from helicopter operator Vonaer for 20 CP-01 hybrid-electric air taxis, with five to be delivered by 2033 and 15 by 2040. Plana plans to relocate to the U.S. this year to certify the six-passenger CP-01 with the FAA. COLLABORATION Vaeridion and Deutsche Aircraft have signed an MoU to explore research and technology to advance the devel
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AAM Briefs: Plana, Vaeridion & More

Sep 23, 2025
South Korean eVTOL developer Plana has secured a letter of intent from helicopter operator Vonaer for 20 CP-01 hybrid-electric air taxis.