Advanced Air Mobility

Joby Aviation said it made substantial certification progress in Q4, as it prepares to begin certification flight testing with its first conforming aircraft.

U.S. startup MightyFly has raised $10 million to accelerate development and early deployments of its autonomous hybrid eVTOL logistics aircraft.

Archer Aviation has filed a patent infringement complaint against Vertical Aerospace.

German startup MD Aircraft has signed a letter of intent with Bengaluru, India-based Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViator nine-passenger electric regional aircraft.

Hybrid-electric Atea VTOL developer Ascendance has received the demonstrator’s airframe from composites specialist Duqueine and is beginning final assembly.

A UK government-funded program to develop a zero-emissions airliner ground taxiing system has been announced by consortium members.

Archer Aviation has announced the selection of Bristol as the site of its new UK engineering hub.

Skyryse is pushing its SkyOS digital flight control system through the final phases of FAA supplemental type certification.

Uncrewed aerial logistics company Speedbird Aero has secured a strategic investment from Brazilian food delivery platform iFood.

Initiatives are underway to develop flight rules for advanced air mobility that capitalize on the unique operating capabilities of new aircraft configurations.

Reliable Robotics is entering a critical phase in its effort to certify an automated Cessna Caravan.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling parts of FAA type certification, with a focus on eVTOL and AAM aircraft.

SkyDrive has signed a preorder agreement with 7A Drones for 10 SD-05 air taxis for emergency transportation of patients and medical staff in Taiwan.

Air New Zealand and Beta Technologies completed a demonstration flight program that tested electric aircraft operations in the New Zealand aviation system.

Another Chinese startup has flown a full-scale eVTOL demonstrator in a timescale that has yet to be matched by any Western aircraft developer.

With its Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL now flying, Wisk Aero says the next phase of development will focus on demoing how its autonomy systems function within NAS.

China’s EHang says it expects an accelerated certification timeline for its long-range VT35 autonomous eVTOL.

A U.S. startup is commercializing technology to 3D print conformal batteries.

Munich-based startup ERC Systems has begun flight testing a full-scale demonstrator of its future hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft.

China’s Aerofugia, a subsidiary of automaker Geely Group, has completed a 1 billion yuan ($140 million) fundraising round.

With the introduction of the world’s largest eVTOL air taxi, China’s AutoFlight is targeting emerging demand from business travelers.

Bristow Group has completed a six-month, 126-flight operational trial of Beta Technologies’ Alia electric aircraft flying on a cargo route in Norway.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. has conducted the first flights of two electric aircraft: a large uncrewed cargo aircraft and an autonomous drive/fly combination vehicle.

The integration of new types of aircraft into Europe’s airspace is the subject of projects launched by the EU SESAR 3 ATM modernization research programs.

Saudi Arabia is exploring several proof-of-concept projects using electric UAS and AAM tech that would act as first responders in a fire emergency.