Certification Challenges Widen Gap Between eVTOL Leaders And Followers

Joby air taxi

Virgin Atlantic has switched to Joby Aviation from Vertical Aerospace to launch air taxi service in the UK.

Credit: Joby Aviation
In the Silicon Valley startup world, the mantra is “move fast and break things.” But in the world of electric air taxis, the reality of the moment is “move fast and brake.” After a rapid start, developers of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft have had to slow down as they work to...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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