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Engines
Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft
Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Vertical Splits Stock as eVTOL Aircraft Developer Seeks New Investment
UK eVTOL aircraft developer reports financial results for first half of 2024
Avionics
U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology
Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing
Aircraft
Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility
Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects
Aircraft
Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025
Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification
Aircraft
Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner
Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025
Aircraft
Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing
Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport
Airports
eVertiSky Acquires Vertiport Developer Volatus
Volatus adds charging tech to eVertiSky's UAM infrastructure
Regulations and Government
Joby Applies for eVTOL Air Operator Certificate in UAE
Commercial eVTOL air taxi services could launch in the Gulf state in 2026
Aircraft
Bye Begins Building eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Prototype
Electric airplane developer recovering from financial woes
Avionics
NASA Camera Pods Gather Data To Support Autonomous Flight Technology
Equipment has been used for flight trials fitted on a helicopter
Environment
EasyJet Teams With JetZero on Blended-Wing-Body Airliners
JetZero's aerodynamic design could get a hydrogen powertrain
Aircraft
Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Airlines
Loganair and Heart Team To Decarbonize UK Domestic Flights
Scotland-based regional airline aims to achieve zero carbon emissions
Aircraft
Leasing Group Solyu Agrees To Buy Jekta's Electric Amphibious Aircraft
Swiss start-up is developing hydrogen- and battery-powered versions of PHA-ZE 100
Fuel
Beta Expands Electric Charging Station Network For U.S. Healthcare Program
Electric aircraft developer has received a $20 million contract from the Department of Health and Human Services
Aircraft
Archer Tops 400 Flights with Midnight Aircraft
Archer's Midnight eVTOL prototype has been busy this year
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs
Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?
Airports
Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games
Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC
Requirements address certification for items not currently covered by existing regulations
