electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL)

The 2026 edition of Aviation Week’s annual eVTOL forecast projects the global fleet size by 2030 and as well as the growth trajectory of other electric aircraft.

UK zero-emission flights; Sikorsky VTOL Nomad; autonomous freighters; and hybrid-power cargo eVTOL.

Honeywell Aerospace is to lead a European project to enable operations by piloted electric air taxis and remotely piloted cargo aircraft in the region’s airspace.

Skyla unveils full-scale V30 eVTOL mockup at Shanghai Expo, signs presale agreements and secures funding to advance development of its aircraft.

Skyfly unveils its updated Axe eVTOL at Oshkosh, featuring improved propulsion, upgraded cockpit and plans for U.S. entry under FAA’s Mosaic rule.

Joby Aviation unveiled its all-electric air taxi at Farnborough Airshow 2026, announcing a groundbreaking partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

Israeli startup AIR has begun flight testing the production version of its AIR ONE eVTOL aircraft.

Indian startup ePlane has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its e200X piloted, two-passenger electric air taxi.

Hybrid-electric challenge to APUs; RTX’s power-dense motor; Vertical picks autonomy for eVTOL; South Korean firm flies eVTOL; fuel cells for drones.

Eve and Hitachi Energy will develop vertiport charging infrastructure, grid integration and battery reuse to support scalable global eVTOL air taxi operations.

The UK’s Vertical Aerospace has picked Near Earth Autonomy to adapt its planned Valo electric air taxi for autonomous operation in defense applications near term.

Sambo Motors flies a full-scale eVTOL demonstrator at Korea Drone Expo, marking a milestone in South Korea’s urban air mobility development.

Wisk Aero and NASA have demonstrated that one ground-based supervisor can oversee three autonomous eVTOL aircraft simultaneously while interacting with ATC.

Vertical Aerospace says data from flights of its eVTOL prototype is validating expectations and paving the way for a smooth run through certification activity.

Beta begins eIPP demonstrations, South Korea’s hybrid eVTOL plan, DJI first fixed-wing drone and Gulfstream explores SAF and contrails.

Vertical Aerospace has pushed its target for type certification of its Valo air taxi from late 2028 to 2029.

Beta Technologies completes first eIPP flights delivering organs, demonstrating advanced air mobility operations in the national airspace system.

DJI launches its first fixed-wing eVTOL drone, the EV50, which supports high-altitude missions and environmental cleanup on Mount Everest.

Dubai has certified the world’s first commercial vertiport for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft, paving the way for Joby to launch operations.

Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has partnered with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV to build the foundation for a point-to-point regional air mobility ecosystem.

UAE plans to certify cargo eVTOL; India’s electric aircraft push; Radia’s outsize WindRunner progress; and boost for drag-reducing riblets.

Vertical Aerospace completes two years of Valo eVTOL flight testing and establishes certification path with UK CAA approval.

Indian startup Sarla completes hover tests of half-scale eVTOL demonstrator as multiple companies advance electric air taxi development in India.

The UAE's drive to lead in AAM continues with Abu Dhabi-based Lodd Autonomous launching the certification program for its Hili hybrid-electric uncrewed cargo aircraft.

Collaborative combat R66; NASA open-fan demo; quantum heads to the field; and Sora’s subscale eVTOL bus.