Brazilian startup Moya Aero has completed the first full transition flight with its full-scale Moya 256 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed cargo aircraft.
It was scant turnout for advanced air mobility at this year’s NBAA-BACE, but there was still notable news announced. Listen to Aviation Week’s inhouse expert on advanced air mobility provide his update from the show, including a key new FAA certification for one major player.
Beta Technologies has secured the first FAA market survey authorization for an eVTOL, permitting flights with prospective customers onboard its Alia A250.
Chery unveils two eVTOL aircraft including a five-seat air taxi at its Global Innovation Conference as the Chinese carmaker enters the advanced air mobility race.
Electra, Bristow Group, Avinor and Norway's Civil Aviation Authority selected five sites across Norway for 2027 hybrid-electric eSTOL demonstration flights.
Tesla unveiled its Roadster supercar with SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters, demonstrating a thruster-powered launch, aerial roll and an upside-down ramp stunt during an Oct. 15 event.
Merlin Labs has added an Aero L-39C Albatros military trainer to its test fleet, gaining its first jet while it works to expand its autonomous flight system.
Unusual Machines expects commercial uses to comprise around half the end market for its drone components by 2029, reversing defense’s current domination.
Manna shifts its drone delivery business to the U.S., relocates leadership to Tulsa and begins building a domestic supply chain as it expands operations.
Vertical Aerospace CEO Stuart Simpson believes the stock market is undervaluing the company's technical progress, even as financial troubles raise doubts about its path to certifying the Valo eVTOL air taxi.
