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Aircraft

Boeing-backed Evio Launches Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner

Pratt & Whitney Canada is also supporting the program
Evio 810 hybrid-electric regional airliner
Regulations and Government

Electra Files Type Cert Application for EL9 STOL Aircraft

FAA begins Part 23 review of hybrid-electric EL9 airplane
Electra Aero EL9
Aircraft

Bristow Prepares To Launch UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network

Announcement coincides with Vertical’s new aircraft unveiling
Vertical Aerospace Valo launch in London
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA Taps Reliable’s Pilotless Caravan for UAS Trials at Airports

Flight data will inform performance standards for uncrewed aircraft systems
Reliable Robotics Cessna Caravan
Aircraft

Vertical Unveils Redesigned Valo eVTOL Aircraft in London

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype
Vertical Aerospace
Rotorcraft

Robinson, Lake Fusion Team on Obstacle Detection System

Lidar-based system can improve safety in visibility-challenged environments
Robinson R66 helicopter
Safety

Vision System Helps Airport Emergency Responders

Fusion Vision System uses augmented reality thermal imaging
Longan Vision
Aircraft

Beyond Aero Releases Plans for Hydrogen Bizjet Factory

Start-up is considering production sites and other parts of Europe
Beyond Aero business jet factory
Aircraft

U.S. AAM Advocates Call for More Regulatory Clarity

House of Representatives aviation subcommittee addressed new sector's needs
Beta Technologies Alia CX300 in Toronto
Aircraft

Jekta Prepares to Fly Second Sub-Scale Electric Seaplane

Swiss start-up has published a photo of its latest 1:9 scale demonstrator
Jekta sub-scale mode of amphibious aircraft
Aircraft

Chinese Start-up Offers Ultralight Personal eVTOL Aircraft

Yivtol was one of several eVTOL aircraft developers at the Aero Asia show
Yivtol S-Zero ultralight eVTOL
Aircraft

Aero Asia Show Highlights Advanced Air Mobility Ambitions

eVTOL aircraft pioneers were prominent at the show in Zhuhai
Aero Asia eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
Honda 1/3 scale eVTOL technology demonstrator on display at Dubai Airshow 2025
Engines

Beta's Electric Motors Will Power Eve's eVTOL Aircraft

Eve has been evaluating the manufacturer's electric pusher propellers for several months
Eve engineering prototype
Airports

Archer Maps Out Miami eVTOL Air Taxi Vertiport Network

South Florida infrastructure push coincides with new military partnerships
Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL in Miami
Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Increases Order For AE200 eVTOL Air Taxis

Hong Kong group announced the deal with Aerofugia at Aero Asia show
Aerofugia AE300 eVTOL aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Omni Air Taxi Trials Could Prove the eVTOL Business Case

The helicopter operator plans to operate up to 50 of Eve’s eVTOL vehicle
Omni Helicopters
Training and Workforce

Axis Taps AI To Improve Flight Training Debriefing

AI Debriefing Station automatically monitors and evaluates pilot performance
Axis Flight Simulation AI Debriefing Station
Aircraft

Joby Aviation eVTOL Aircraft Flies at the Dubai Airshow

Joby's eVTOL air taxi made its Dubai Airshow debut as the company works to implement service in the region.
Joby eVTOL aircraft flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Financial Gulf Widens Between Electric Aviation Contenders

Cash flow has got the better of some advanced air mobility players
Lilium Jet