electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL)

The foreign carmaker is not identified, but Volkswagen Group China in 2022 built and flew a full-scale demo for an autonomous four-passenger eVTOL.

Volocopter has been aiming to obtain European Union Aviation Safety Agency type certification of the Volocopter–the first for an eVTOL–by mid-2024.

The agreement’s objective is to develop a robust low-altitude industrial ecosystem in Guangzhou, EHang says.

The “airworthiness configuration” demonstrator made its first flight in December in Hanyuan in Sichuan province.

South Korean electric vehicle designer Saean Group has unveiled a five-seat electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle concept.

New Eviation CEO Andre Stein is shifting his focus to electrifying small commuter airplanes for regional air mobility services.

The AAM Stock Composite dropped nearly 7% during the week ending Feb. 2, marking its fourth consecutive weekly decline since the start of 2024.

South Korean drone maker This Is Engineering (TIE) has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its planned autonomous passenger eVTOL air taxi.

AutoFlight expects certification early this year.

Speaking recently to the AAM Report, Eric Allison, Joby’s head of product, said that he views FBOs as a key part of the “first leg of the infrastructure stool.”

Archer Aviation has announced that its Midnight electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft has completed the first phase of company flight testing.

Hydrogen-powered eVTOL startup LuftCar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with eFrancisco Motors (eFMC).

What if you could buy a road-drivable electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle for the same price of a luxury car–but with even better performance?

Lilium has signed an agreement with parts and repairs provider AJW Group to provide global spares distribution for the Lilium Jet eVTOL.

Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility has selected Austria’s FACC to provide the horizontal and vertical tail for its eVTOL air taxi.

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick took action this week to reassure viability of his company by committing up to $50 million in additional capital.

MightyFly has unveiled the third generation of its Centro hybrid electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing cargo aircraft.

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

The UK is seeking input on the design of vertiports at existing airfields.

Overair has partnered with Clay Lacy Aviation to introduce advanced air mobility (AAM) services in Southern California.

UK startup ARC Aerosystems has secured the first sale of its Pegasus two-seat autogyro, the jumping off point for its planned Linx family VTOL aircraft.

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