electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL)

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.

Biggest eVTOL flies; ducted-fan ultra-STOL; axial-flux motor success; endurance UAS upgraded; and riblet service trial expands.

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.

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.

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

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.

Active twist rotor; vertical takeoff assist for eVTOL; propeller energy recovery; and tailored microbes for SAF production.

Joining the advanced air mobility dialogue is Shanghai-based eVTOL developer TCab Tech.

China’s Muyutian Aviation Technology, also known as MuYu Sky, has completed a payload test flight with its AT1300 hybrid-electric VTOL uncrewed cargo aircraft.

Eve Air Mobility has secured $150 million in debt financing from a syndicate of financial institutions.

Vertical Aerospace’s Valo electric air taxi made its U.S. debut on Jan. 22, with a non-flying, full-scale mock-up of its eVTOL aircraft displayed in New York.

The long saga of XTI Aerospace’s effort to develop a ducted-fan vertical-takeoff-and-landing business aircraft has taken a dramatic turn.

As Joby moves toward certification, its executives are increasingly focused on operations planning and the steps needed to build an eVTOL airline.

Horizon Aircraft is aiming to complete assembly of its full-scale Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL prototype by the end of 2026.

Rather than flying early and often with numerous prototypes, Eve aimed to converge on a stable design before committing to flight.

Google subsidiary Wing announced plans to expand its drone delivery service to an additional 150 Walmart stores over the next year.

Personal eVTOLs showcased; nuclear power for SAF; 3D-printed turbojet; and a large cargo UAS.

Wingcopter of Weiterstadt, Germany, plans to deploy its vertical-takeoff-and-landing drones to Japan.