electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL)

Rafael is proposing to equip UAVs with some of the self-protection equipment more typically associated with combat aircraft.

Complex operations enabled by regulatory waivers and deviations under an FAA pilot program are expected to shorten the time from type certification to operational readiness for commercial electric taxi operations.

Beta Technologies is advancing conforming aircraft and propulsion systems for certification testing.

InAir prepares first drone deliveries for South Korea Army.

Australia selects PteroDynamics Transwing P4 for naval logistics, marking its first export and advancing autonomous systems for maritime operations.

Archer says it is pursuing a restricted type certificate for its Midnight eVTOL in the UAE that could enable operations in Abu Dhabi ahead of full FAA certification.

Hyundai partners with KAI to develop eVTOL aircraft, refocusing on advanced air mobility after restructuring Supernal and pausing its S-A2 air taxi program.

Wisk Aero is accelerating its Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL flight test campaign after successfully flying a second full-scale aircraft.

Sora Aviation is studying a conceptual hybrid-electric version of its planned 30-seat eVTOL aircraft for UK Navy helicopters.

Vertical Aerospace is preparing to lock down the final design of its Valo eVTOL in the coming months.

Joby Aviation is moving closer to initial U.S. operations as it aligns flight testing, certification and manufacturing ahead of a planned rollout this year.

The FAA is publishing proposed rules for restricting unmanned aircraft operations in airspace over key facilities.

One man, one company and one aircraft caused more controversy in aerospace than any other in recent years: Vern Raburn, Eclipse Aviation and the very light jet.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

As Joby’s S4 advances toward certification, flight testing is shifting from controlled environments to real-world operations.

Joby Aviation has begun a series of piloted demonstration flights across New York City.

Attracting its first investment from the Middle East, Chinese startup Volant Aerotech has raised more $300 million to continued development of its air taxi.

U.S. advanced battery developer Sion Power has pivoted from its long pursuit of the electric vehicle market to target defense and aerospace applications.

New York-based nonprofit group NUAIR is positioning Central New York as a near-term proving ground for advanced air mobility.

DLR has begun flying the Proteus, an uncrewed aircraft designed to fly with either a reference conventional wing or an experimental morphing wing.

Joby Aviation plans to conduct a demonstration flight of its S4-T uncrewed aircraft next week at its plant in California.

The first of four vertiports planned for Joby Aviation’s initial air taxi network in Dubai has been completed by the UK’s Skyports.

Vertical Aerospace has completed a two-way piloted transition flight of its VX4, marking a key milestone in the effort to bring its electric air taxi to market.

Backed by policy tailwinds and low-altitude economy optimism, China’s general aviation (GA) sector is seeing unprecedented liberalization, widening the field for both traditional players and startups.

Joby Aviation has begun transition testing with the S4-T hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft derivative of its S4 piloted tiltprop eVTOL.