FAA and EASA are taking somewhat different approaches to certifying new eVTOL aircraft, but concurrent type certification should be possible under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union.
Volocopter is about to apply for an air operator certificate as it prepares for what could be the world's first commercial eVTOL flights to be started in time for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Supernal has tapped GKN Aerospace, Qarbon Aerospace, and Umbra Group to help design components and refine manufacturing processes for its SA-1 eVTOL air taxi.
Volocopter's 2X eVTOL technology demonstrator opened the daily flying display, demonstrating the low noise levels it is hoped will make the new aircraft acceptable in cities.
Swiss eVTOL developer Dufour Aerospace has completed the preliminary design review for its Aero 2 hybrid-electric cargo aircraft and recently flew its third-generation prototype for the first time.
Rolls-Royce says it will now prioritize work on a new hybrid-electric propulsion system for regional airliners, while still supplying the electric propulsion system for Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL vehicle.
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The Dutch start-up is working with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to convert a Dash 8 Series 300 aircraft to use its Hydrogen Aircraft Powertrain and Storage System.
Electra is preparing to start flight testing a technology demonstrator for its nine-passenger, hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and landing aircraft.
Whisper Aero has lifted the curtains on a new aircraft concept known as the Whisper Jet, which utilizes a next-generation, ultraquiet propulsion system that the Tennessee-based start-up has been developing in secrecy for the past two years.