Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation has conducted the first uncrewed test flight of its Midnight electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxi.

The United Arab Emirates is partnering with startups to position itself as a center for advanced air mobility development.

The AAM Stock Composite crashed by more than 11% during the week ending Oct. 20.

Aviation Week Network’s SpeedNews updates from NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation have signed up for Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster.

Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to launch air taxi service there in 2026.

Embraer and Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec have received approval for their U.S.-based joint venture Nidec Aerospace,

Jaunt Air Mobility has confirmed plans to sell its quarter-scale air taxi technology demonstrator as a standalone product.

The Advanced Air Mobility Stock Composite declined by 5.4% during the week ending Sept. 22.

Swiss startup Dufour Aerospace has opted to build its planned family of eVTOL aircraft with tilting wings.

The biggest gainer on the week was Surf Air Mobility, which shot up 38% to close the week at $2.32.

Beta has been working with AFWerx and Agility Prime for more than three years.

Safran’s electric propulsion division has teamed with Cuberg to jointly develop aircraft energy storage systems based on the company’s high-energy lithium-metal batteries.

The U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX innovation unit plans to sign a memorandum of understanding in October with the FAA to gather flight-testing data for the regulator.

Volocopter and the Bristow Group have partnered to launch aerial mobility services with a firm order for two VoloCity air taxis and options for up to 78 more.

Overemphasizing technology and design can burn cash and slow certification.

The AAM Stock Composite followed equity markets higher during the week ending Sept. 1, rallying 6.5% compared to a 1.8% rise in the S&P 500.

The AAM Stock Composite ticked up 0.9% during the week ending Aug. 25, compared to a 1.5% rise in the S&P 500.

Extensive survey results from across the AAM industry reveal deep skepticism about the prospects for near-term passenger services and urban air mobility.

Beta's surge boosted by production readiness, strong balance sheet and clear path to market for Alia CX-300 electric conventional-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

The two companies’ eVTOL lawsuits have been dropped before they went to trial.

The AAM Stock Composite slid by around 12% during the week ended Aug. 18, dragged down by generally weak trading across equity markets.

The report from Ark–an existing shareholder in both Archer and Joby Aviation–comes amid ongoing industry debate.

The advanced air mobility market is at a critical juncture—and the hard work is just beginning.

The first dedicated university research program for electric aircraft batteries in the U.S. has been launched by the University of Michigan.