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Horizon Aircraft Achieves First Hover Tests of Cavorite X5 eVTOL Prototype

The Canadian start-up has successfully completed the first hover tests of its half-scale Cavorite X5 eVTOL prototype.

FutureFlight

January 4, 2023

Car Maker Stellantis Will Mass Produce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

The automotive manufacturer will mass produce Archer's Midnight eVTOL air taxi at a new facility in Georgia and will also provide $150 million in fresh capital.

FutureFlight

January 4, 2023

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Embark On Another Decisive Year

2023 looks set to test the credibility of ambitious targets set by developers of new electric and autonomous aircraft as certification and financial challenges loom large.

FutureFlight

January 3, 2023

EASA Publishes Proposed Revisions to VTOL Special Condition and Means of Compliance Document

The latest version of the European air safety agency's draft certification requirements covering new eVTOL aircraft includes changes made following a consultation process conducted in mid-2022, and further consultation is planned for 2023.

FutureFlight On The Radar

January 3, 2023

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Hydrogen Technology Demonstrator Flights Now Set to Start in the New Year

After aiming to begin flight testing converted twin turboprop regional airliners before the end of 2022, both ZeroAvia and Universal Hydrogen are now looking to make their first test flights in January.

FutureFlight

December 26, 2022

Fresh Funding Announced For eVTOL Aircraft Developers EHang and Eve

New share issues and lines of credit were announced at the start of the last week of 2022 as both companies manage the cost of bringing new electric aircraft to market.

FutureFlight

December 24, 2022

Airports Group Gears Up For Demand-led Vertiport Development Plans

Ferrovial, which designs, builds and operates airports, railways and highways worldwide, is already doing preliminary vertiport development work with some 30 prospective partners in the advanced air mobility sector.

FutureFlight

December 22, 2022

Beta Partners With eVTOL Safety Researchers for 50-foot Battery Drop Test

The eVTOL aircraft battery pack survived the 50-foot drop without any damage as part of safety evaluations conducted by the U.S. National Institute for Aviation Research.

FutureFlight

December 21, 2022

NASA Crash Tests eVTOL Concept Cabin to Study Passenger Safety

An eVTOL aircraft cabin concept loaded with six crash-test dummies appeared to have been mostly destroyed in the experiment.

FutureFlight

December 21, 2022

Vertical Flight Society White Paper Proposes Flight Plan For Airport Hydrogen Fuel Hubs

After almost 12 months work the technical society's H2 Aero Team has published a white paper addressing what it will take to step up the development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure and processes for aviation.

FutureFlight On The Radar

December 21, 2022

Air Traffic Management Planning For European eVTOL and Drone Operations Set to Continue in 2023

Volocopter and other advanced air mobility pioneers are using flight trials across Europe to prepare all stakeholders for new air taxi and cargo delivery services in major cities like Paris.

FutureFlight

December 20, 2022

Air One Personal eVTOL Aircraft Aces First Transition Flight Test

Air, an Israeli start-up developing a personal eVTOL aircraft called Air One, achieved its first transition flight on December 18.

FutureFlight

December 20, 2022

FAA Issues Proposed Airworthiness Criteria for Archer's Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

The FAA published its notice of proposed airworthiness criteria for Archer’s eVTOL, called Midnight, in the Federal Register on December 20. The agency is seeking public comments on the proposals by Jan. 19, 2023.

FutureFlight On The Radar

December 20, 2022

Spanish Airlines Back Plans to Convert Regional Aircraft to Electric Propulsion

Air Nostrum and Volotea have taken a minority stake in Dante Aeronautical, following recent backing by Australia's Rex Regional Express for its sister company Dovetail Electric Aviation.

FutureFlight

December 20, 2022

Another Pivotal Year for Advanced Air Mobility Draws to a Close

The past 12 months have seen new aircraft taking to the air for the first time, and also progress with ground-breaking propulsion systems and the infrastructure needed to support new types of air transportation.

FutureFlight

December 19, 2022

Beta Makes Second Cross-Country eVTOL Flight as Charging Infrastructure Expands

Beta Technologies, which is building a network of charging stations for electric aircraft across the U.S., recently completed a cross-country trip with its prototype eVTOL aircraft.

FutureFlight

December 19, 2022

Airline Group Backs Reliable Robotics in Making the Case For Remotely-operated Aircraft

With a fleet of 130 aircraft, ASL Aviation Holdings will engage with other prospective customers for plans to convert existing flight decks with the Reliable Robotics advanced navigation and autoflight system.

FutureFlight

December 16, 2022

European Commission Funds Avio Aero To Build Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Demonstrator

The GE subsidiary will lead a consortium of 21 companies and institutions in the new Amber project, which is part of Europe's wider Clean Aviation initiative.

FutureFlight

December 15, 2022

U.S. Electric Aviation Pioneers Seek Federal Backing for Zero-emissions Efforts

A group of 15 companies has written to the U.S. transportation and energy departments, demanding that they keep up with European funding for green aviation technology.

FutureFlight On The Radar

December 15, 2022

Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Completes Critical FAA Systems Review

The FAA conducted an in-person, multi-day day audit of Joby’s eVTOL at the company’s facilities in Marina, California, to complete the second of four systems reviews required for its type certification program.

FutureFlight

December 14, 2022

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Latest

Horizon Aircraft Achieves First Hover Tests of Cavorite X5 eVTOL Prototype

The Canadian start-up has successfully completed the first hover tests of its half-scale Cavorite X5 eVTOL prototype.

Car Maker Stellantis Will Mass Produce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

The automotive manufacturer will mass produce Archer's Midnight eVTOL air taxi at a new facility in Georgia and will also provide $150 million in fresh capital.

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Embark On Another Decisive Year

2023 looks set to test the credibility of ambitious targets set by developers of new electric and autonomous aircraft as certification and financial challenges loom large.

EASA Publishes Proposed Revisions to VTOL Special Condition and Means of Compliance Document

The latest version of the European air safety agency's draft certification requirements covering new eVTOL aircraft includes changes made following a consultation process conducted in mid-2022, and further consultation is planned for 2023.

Videos

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Hydrogen Technology Demonstrator Flights Now Set to Start in the New Year

After aiming to begin flight testing converted twin turboprop regional airliners before the end of 2022, both ZeroAvia and Universal Hydrogen are now looking to make their first test flights in January.

Fresh Funding Announced For eVTOL Aircraft Developers EHang and Eve

New share issues and lines of credit were announced at the start of the last week of 2022 as both companies manage the cost of bringing new electric aircraft to market.

Airports Group Gears Up For Demand-led Vertiport Development Plans

Ferrovial, which designs, builds and operates airports, railways and highways worldwide, is already doing preliminary vertiport development work with some 30 prospective partners in the advanced air mobility sector.

Beta Partners With eVTOL Safety Researchers for 50-foot Battery Drop Test

The eVTOL aircraft battery pack survived the 50-foot drop without any damage as part of safety evaluations conducted by the U.S. National Institute for Aviation Research.

NASA Crash Tests eVTOL Concept Cabin to Study Passenger Safety

An eVTOL aircraft cabin concept loaded with six crash-test dummies appeared to have been mostly destroyed in the experiment.

Vertical Flight Society White Paper Proposes Flight Plan For Airport Hydrogen Fuel Hubs

After almost 12 months work the technical society's H2 Aero Team has published a white paper addressing what it will take to step up the development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure and processes for aviation.

Air Traffic Management Planning For European eVTOL and Drone Operations Set to Continue in 2023

Volocopter and other advanced air mobility pioneers are using flight trials across Europe to prepare all stakeholders for new air taxi and cargo delivery services in major cities like Paris.

Air One Personal eVTOL Aircraft Aces First Transition Flight Test

Air, an Israeli start-up developing a personal eVTOL aircraft called Air One, achieved its first transition flight on December 18.

FAA Issues Proposed Airworthiness Criteria for Archer's Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

The FAA published its notice of proposed airworthiness criteria for Archer’s eVTOL, called Midnight, in the Federal Register on December 20. The agency is seeking public comments on the proposals by Jan. 19, 2023.

Spanish Airlines Back Plans to Convert Regional Aircraft to Electric Propulsion

Air Nostrum and Volotea have taken a minority stake in Dante Aeronautical, following recent backing by Australia's Rex Regional Express for its sister company Dovetail Electric Aviation.

Another Pivotal Year for Advanced Air Mobility Draws to a Close

The past 12 months have seen new aircraft taking to the air for the first time, and also progress with ground-breaking propulsion systems and the infrastructure needed to support new types of air transportation.

Beta Makes Second Cross-Country eVTOL Flight as Charging Infrastructure Expands

Beta Technologies, which is building a network of charging stations for electric aircraft across the U.S., recently completed a cross-country trip with its prototype eVTOL aircraft.

Airline Group Backs Reliable Robotics in Making the Case For Remotely-operated Aircraft

With a fleet of 130 aircraft, ASL Aviation Holdings will engage with other prospective customers for plans to convert existing flight decks with the Reliable Robotics advanced navigation and autoflight system.

European Commission Funds Avio Aero To Build Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Demonstrator

The GE subsidiary will lead a consortium of 21 companies and institutions in the new Amber project, which is part of Europe's wider Clean Aviation initiative.

U.S. Electric Aviation Pioneers Seek Federal Backing for Zero-emissions Efforts

A group of 15 companies has written to the U.S. transportation and energy departments, demanding that they keep up with European funding for green aviation technology.

Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Completes Critical FAA Systems Review

The FAA conducted an in-person, multi-day day audit of Joby’s eVTOL at the company’s facilities in Marina, California, to complete the second of four systems reviews required for its type certification program.

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