Joby Aviation said it made substantial certification progress in Q4, as it prepares to begin certification flight testing with its first conforming aircraft.
German startup MD Aircraft has signed a letter of intent with Bengaluru, India-based Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViator nine-passenger electric regional aircraft.
Hybrid-electric Atea VTOL developer Ascendance has received the demonstrator’s airframe from composites specialist Duqueine and is beginning final assembly.
Initiatives are underway to develop flight rules for advanced air mobility that capitalize on the unique operating capabilities of new aircraft configurations.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling parts of FAA type certification, with a focus on eVTOL and AAM aircraft.
Growth across all aviation sectors contributes to elevated risk in terminal-area airspace and requires a multi-pronged approach to ensure safety, FSF says.
Air New Zealand and Beta Technologies completed a demonstration flight program that tested electric aircraft operations in the New Zealand aviation system.
With its Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL now flying, Wisk Aero says the next phase of development will focus on demoing how its autonomy systems function within NAS.
