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LCI has placed conditional orders with Beta Technologies for up to 125 of its eVTOL utility aircraft, and with Elroy Air for up 40 of its cargo drones.

Alaska Airlines and United Airlines both plan to be early adopters of electric aircraft but have contrasting visions for initial operations.

Overair is a California-based startup looking to develop and certify a piloted, five-seat tiltrotor electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi.

The pre-Series A funding round was led by Grand Flight Investment, a Shanghai-based industrial investment fund.

The biggest gainer during the week ending Jan. 3 was additive-manufacturing company Velo 3D.

The FAA is focusing on enabling UAM “at scale” at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Based out of Arlington, Washington, Eviation is a startup seeking to develop and certify an all-electric commuter aircraft.

Azul Conecta is a regional subsidiary of Brazilian LCC Azul.

Stephane Viala, ATR’s former SVP for engineering and head of design organization, has left the regional turboprop manufacturer.

Volocopter ascended to the second-highest slot on the AAM Reality Index in February.

If you can afford a supercar, why not buy One, a vehicle that can fly–truly fly?

The visit took place during a trip organized to meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Natilus has signed a conditional purchase agreement with Ameriflight for 20 of its uncrewed regional freighters.

Upon delivery, the orders would have a combined value of $132 million, according to the company.

Regent, the Rhode Island-based startup developing an all-electric seaglider, has secured a strategic investment from Japan Airlines.

The funding will be used to build a full-scale prototype of Electra’s hybrid-electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

“There are going to be a lot of failures this year,” Wisk CEO Gary Gysin told Aviation Week in his last official interview.

The pilot shortage that is pinching airline industry growth will not significantly slow the expansion of electric air taxi service, says Archer Aviation's CEO.

As the world’s second-largest helicopter operator, Bristow Group knows a thing or two about vertical lift.

The Japanese eVTOL developer plans to enter the U.S. market ahead of pursuing certification with the FAA.

The Nuuva V300 is currently under development by Pipistrel.

Aerus is a start-up carrier seeking to launch commercial service in 2023.

Why SkyDrive believes its true “air taxi” model is a winner.

It’s often been observed by AAM industry watchers that eVTOL production will be like aerospace manufacturing at automotive scale.

California-based Ampaire is a startup looking to develop and certify a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the Cessna Grand Caravan.