Advanced Air Mobility

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.

Pivotal is shifting focus from serial prototyping toward the operational realities of supporting real-world customers across multiple mission sets.

Public charter carrier JSX is eyeing a bold move—adding startup Electra.aero’s EL9 Ultra Short to its fleet once the hybrid-electric STOL aircraft is certified.

Canadian startup Horizon Aircraft is simplifying the configuration of its full-scale fan-in-wing Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL prototype, assembly of which is now underway.

United Aircraft debuted advanced UAVs at the Singapore Airshow, showcasing cutting-edge tech such as the R6000 tiltrotor and launching a global agent program.

AIR EV advances to production with a new Israeli facility, preparing maiden flights of its cargo eVTOL and targeting scaled U.S. operations.

MIT students advance uSTOL tech with ducted fan designs, achieving promising results in short-takeoff and high-speed flight with the Surge models.

AutoFlight unveils the Matrix, a 5-ton-class eVTOL with cargo and passenger variants, showcasing full transition flight in a public demo.

Embraer-CAE Training Services has purchased its first full-flight simulator dedicated to training pilots for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft.

A subscale eVTOL demonstrator has been unveiled by Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, expected to pave the way for a four-passenger, full-scale vehicle targeted for certification in 2030.

ST Engineering and Lodd Autonomous signed agreements for the DrN-600 UAS to be trialed in the Middle East and Hili cargo eVTOL to be marketed in Asia-Pacific.

UK startup Vertical Aerospace has become the latest electric air vehicle developer to select advanced axial flux motors developed by Evolito.

Dzyne Technologies has demonstrated a 60-hr. flight time with an upgraded version of its Ultra medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft system.

Japanese helicopter broker AirX has signed a firm order for two Eve Air Mobility eVTOLS at the Singapore Airshow and also secured options for 48 more.

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stuart Simpson has been hammering home his central pitch.

Sabrina Li, co-founder and chief marketing officer of avionics startup Albatross.Ai, will address the APAC Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Summit in Singapore on Feb. 2

Joby plans to issue $600 million in convertible senior notes and sell about 52.9 million common shares at $11.35 each.

Jeremy “Jam” Hartley hopes his new airline, BEAT Aviation Ltd., will help change the future of regional air mobility.

Swiss startup H55 has finished the testing required for certification of a lithium-ion battery for electric aircraft.