Vertical Nets 50 Preorders From South Korea’s Kakao Mobility

By Ben Goldstein May 22, 2023
UK electric air taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has signed an agreement with Kakao Mobility of South Korea for 50 preorders of its VX4 eVTOL vehicle.
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Archer Leads AAM Stock Composite Higher

By Ben Goldstein May 22, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Stock Composite climbed 8.5% in its strongest week of the year so far, led higher by a massive rally in Archer Aviation.
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First Take, May 22, 2023

By Graham Warwick May 19, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace Certification Timeline Slips To 2026

By Ben Goldstein May 04, 2023
Vertical Aerospace has pushed back the target date for type certification of its VX4 electric air taxi from 2025 to late 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

AAM Stock Composite Ticks Higher On Joby Gains

By Ben Goldstein May 02, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Composite ticked higher by 2.7% during the week ending April 28, lifted by strong gains in Joby Aviation.
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AAM Stock Composite Plunges Nearly 10%

By Ben Goldstein Apr 10, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Composite plunged nearly 10% during the week ending April 7.
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Analysis: Lilium Faces Deepening Financial Crisis

By Ben Goldstein Mar 30, 2023
Whether each company in the advanced air mobility race has the necessary capital to see their plans through to certification remains an open question.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Vertical Secures eVTOL Design Authority From UK CAA

By Graham Warwick Mar 30, 2023
UK startup Vertical Aerospace has received design organization approval from the the country’s Civil Aviation Authority.
Advanced Air Mobility

Vertical Needs To Raise eVTOL Funds Within A Year

By Graham Warwick Mar 22, 2023
UK startup Vertical Aerospace plans to seek additional investment this year to continue development of its VX4 eVTOL air taxi.
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AAM Stocks Continue To Slide With 8% Weekly Decline

By Ben Goldstein Mar 20, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Composite declined by nearly 8% during the week ending March 17.
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Honeywell CTO Describes Simplified, Integrated Approach To AAM

By Ben Goldstein Mar 17, 2023
Honeywell has emerged as one of the leading suppliers in the advanced air mobility industry.
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UK’s Vertical Opens eVTOL Battery Center

By Graham Warwick Mar 14, 2023
UK startup Vertical Aerospace has opened its Vertical Energy Center aerospace battery facility in Bristol, England.
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AAM Stock Composite Crashes 15% To New Yearly Low

By Ben Goldstein Mar 13, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Composite crashed by nearly 15% during the week ending March 10.
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Japan Selects Partners For Expo 2025 Osaka AAM Demo

By Graham Warwick Feb 21, 2023
Organizers of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, have selected the partners with which they plan to showcase advanced air mobility in Japan.
Airports & Networks

AAM Stock Composite Little Changed On Week

By Ben Goldstein Feb 21, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Composite for publicly held AAM companies ticked up slightly during the week ending Feb. 17.
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Whisper Aero CEO Mark Moore Shares AAM Ranking List

By Ben Goldstein Feb 17, 2023
While the list shares some of the top names in common with comparable rankings from SMG Consulting and Aviation Week, there are also some notable differences.
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AAM Composite Declines Nearly 9% While S&P Trades Flat

By Ben Goldstein Feb 13, 2023
Last week’s only gainer from the AAM Composite was additive-manufacturing services company Velo 3D.
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AAM Stock Composite Slips Slightly Against S&P 500

By Ben Goldstein Feb 07, 2023
The biggest gainer during the week ending Jan. 3 was additive-manufacturing company Velo 3D.
Advanced Air Mobility

AAM Rallies More Than 10% On EHang, Eve Gains

By Ben Goldstein Jan 31, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Composite for publicly held AAM companies rallied by 10.6% during the week ending Jan. 27.
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AAM Leaders Grapple With Traditional Aerospace Issues

By Graham Warwick Jan 27, 2023
Certification, production and funding are key challenges for the eVTOL industry.
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AAM Stock Rally Grinds To A Halt

By Ben Goldstein Jan 24, 2023
The Advanced Air Mobility Composite for publicly held AAM companies slipped slightly during the week ending Jan. 20.
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AAM Briefs

Aviation Week Staff Jan 24, 2023
Jetoptera has completed the sizing of a high-lift system for a high-speed VTOL.
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AAM Composite Continues To Rally On Broad-Based Gains

By Ben Goldstein Jan 17, 2023
The AAM Composite advanced by nearly 15% between Jan. 9 and Jan. 13.
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Vertical Looks Toward Next Phase of VX4 Testing

By Graham Warwick Jan 12, 2023
Vertical Aerospace has completed initial tethered hover testing of a full-scale demonstrator for its VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi.
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