electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL)

Europe’s aviation regulator has released proposed noise certification rules for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

China’s eVTOL developers have moved rapidly up the ranking of the emerging global advanced air mobility industry, displaying a pace of advance unmatched by even the West’s most aggressive startups.

Investors in eVTOL stocks have enjoyed eye-watering returns so far in 2025, but the sector’s rally may need a breather before it resumes.

Japan's SkyDrive has signed a “strategic partnership” with PT Whitesky Aviation of Indonesia as it continues to focus on selling its eVTOLs into Asian markets.

Swiss electric propulsion startup H55 has concluded a monthslong tour across eight U.S. states with its Bristell B23 Energic electric two-seat trainer.

The Pivotal Helix single-seat eVTOL is now being marketed for a wider variety of non-passenger mission sets.

U.S. startup SiFly has set a new world record with the longest ever flight of an electric multirotor drone in the 5-20 kg-class.

Among the standouts of China's eVTOL landscape is Shanghai-based Vertaxi.

Scheduled for Oct. 12 at the NAAMCE at Springfield’s Beckley Airport, the race is open to competitors from around the world, including student teams.

Joby Aviation has conducted its first piloted flight between two public airports.

Eve Air Mobility has announced the successful close of $230 million in fresh funding.

U.S. startup Elroy Air has transitioned its hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing Chaparral between vertical and horizontal flight.

Saudi Arabian property developer Diriyah Co. has signed an MOU with The Helicopter Company, the kingdom’s largest commercial helicopter operator, to explore the integration of AAM.

A UK safety analysis has identified more than 50 areas where regulations must be developed to support the integration of eVTOLs into UK airspace.

Amprius Technologies has delivered silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries to drone manufacturers to meet growing demand.

Archer says it has three Midnight eVTOL air taxis in final assembly at its plant in San Jose, California, with three more on the way.

Beta’s motors coup; VerdoGo advances hybrid; medical drones deliver in Belgium; charging electric trainer fleets.

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

Joby has announced the conclusion of the first stage of its flight testing campaign in Dubai, its international launch market.

A hybrid-electric aircraft is looming larger in Vertical Aerospace’s future.

Beta Technologies' engine-first strategy is beginning to pay off.

Archer has announced a pair of strategic acquisitions that it says will accelerate efforts to field a hybrid VTOL aircraft for the U.S. military.

Bye Aerospace has partnered with Australia’s Electro.Aero to develop portable fast-charging systems to support electric aircraft fleet operators.

Joby has formed a new joint venture (JV) partnership with Japan’s ANA Holdings.

Japan Airlines’ (JAL) eVTOL subsidiary, Soracle Corporation, is aiming to begin test flights using Archer Aviation’s Midnight platform over Osaka Bay in 2026.