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Investors Back Urban Aeronautics's Hydrogen eVTOL Plans with $10 Million Funding

The Israeli company has raised the first $10 million towards a Series A funding round goal of $100 million, with support from investors in Israel, the U.S., and Brazil.

FutureFlight

September 14, 2021

Lilium Set for Nasdaq Listing as Qell Shareholders Approve SPAC Merger

The German eVTOL aircraft developer's anticipated Nasdaq listing on September 15 is expected to yield around $584 million in funds for its efforts to bring the seven-seater Lilium Jet to market in 2024.

FutureFlight

September 13, 2021

Vertical Aerospace Boosts Team with Infrastructure and Marketing Leaders

The UK eVTOL aircraft developer has recruited a former senior executive from London Heathrow Airport and a branding expert who previously worked with rival Lilium.

FutureFlight

September 13, 2021

Vertical Says Strategic Backing and a Robust Approach to Certification Give Its eVTOL a Clear Flight Path

As it heads for an initial public offering, the UK-based start-up says the caliber of its seasoned aviation strategic backers will put it among the few eVTOL contenders to make it to market.

FutureFlight

September 9, 2021

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Paragon Aerospace Reboots Its Hydrogen VTOL Project in Texas

The start-up is working to develop a hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft called the Soar, having abandoned plans for a model called the T-21 Raptor.

FutureFlight

September 8, 2021

FAA Approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer's eVTOL Aircraft

Now Archer is working with the U.S. aviation safety regulator to agree on the means of compliance to meet the requirements contained in the G01 certification issue paper.

FutureFlight

September 7, 2021

Wright Advances Powertrain Tests For Planned All-Electric Narrowbody Airliner

Wright Electric aims to develop an all-electric airliner with capacity similar to that of 190-seat Airbus A320 twinjets and to have this ready to enter service by 2030.

FutureFlight

September 7, 2021

Samad Says Deliveries of eStarling Cargo Aircraft Will Start in Late 2022

The UK company has begun the certification process for its all-electric eStarling Cargo aircraft, which is a scaled-down version of its hybrid-electric five-passenger vehicle.

FutureFlight

September 6, 2021

UKRI Invites Entries For Phase 3 of Future Flight Challenge

With UK government funding, the competition is offering grants to support projects aimed at advancing, “integrated aviation systems and underpinning technologies that enable new classes of electric or autonomous air vehicles.”

FutureFlight

September 6, 2021

Helicopter Veteran Seeks Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility Revolution

Having operated helicopters for more than 70 years, Bristow is planning to add eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft to its fleet and wants to partner with manufacturers to support the rollout of advanced air mobility.

FutureFlight

September 3, 2021

EHang's EH216 eVTOL and Falcon Drone Perform Flight Trials in Europe

The flights from Tartu Airport in Estonia were intended to demonstrate autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for both passenger and cargo services.

FutureFlight

September 3, 2021

Xwing Seeks FAA Clearance for Commercial Remotely Piloted Flights

The company is looking to certify its autonomous flight technology on commercial cargo operations flown by its subsidiary company, San Antonio Air Charter.

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September 3, 2021

Tetra Aviation's Mk 5 Personal eVTOL Starts Flight Testing

The Japanese start-up is conducted unmanned flight tests at Byron Airport in California as it prepares to begin delivering kit-built versions in late 2022.

FutureFlight

September 2, 2021

Microflite Teams With Eve to Advance eVTOL Air Taxi Services in Australia

Embraer's urban air mobility division Eve and Microflite would begin eVTOL operations in Australia in 2026 under a new partnership agreement.

FutureFlight

September 2, 2021

Electra Pursues Applications For Its eSTOL Aircraft in Australia

The U.S.-based manufacturer is partnering with advanced air mobility infrastructure developer Skyportz to explore the potential for urban and regional services carrying passengers and freight.

FutureFlight

September 2, 2021

NASA Flight Testing Starts with Noise Evaluation of Joby's eVTOL

Wisk Aero and Reliable Robotics are also providing aircraft for flight testing as part of a NASA project designed to inform the reguluatory environment for advanced air mobility, while also improving public awareness and confidence.

FutureFlight

September 1, 2021

VoltAero Boosts Advisory Board With a Trio of Airbus Veterans

The French company is working to certify three members of its hybrid-electric Cassio family of aircraft, with initial deliveries anticipated from late 2023.

FutureFlight

September 1, 2021

Lilium Nominates Airline Entrepreneur Neeleman For Post-Merger Board

David Neeleman is chairman of Brazilian airline group Azul, which intends to buy 220 Lilium Jets for its planned launch of eVTOL commercial services in 2025.

FutureFlight

September 1, 2021

Eve To Lead Working Group Dedicated to UAM Development in Rio

A working group led by Embraer's Eve Urban Mobility subsidiary has launched study and demonstration plans for UAM operations in Rio de Janeiro.

FutureFlight

August 30, 2021

Reykjavic Flight Academy Signs Up for Three Bye Aerospace eFlyer Trainers

The sale of two eFlyer 2s and a single eFlyer 4 to Reykjavic Flight Academy adds to Bye Aerospace’s 700-strong order book.

FutureFlight

August 30, 2021

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Latest

Investors Back Urban Aeronautics's Hydrogen eVTOL Plans with $10 Million Funding

The Israeli company has raised the first $10 million towards a Series A funding round goal of $100 million, with support from investors in Israel, the U.S., and Brazil.

Lilium Set for Nasdaq Listing as Qell Shareholders Approve SPAC Merger

The German eVTOL aircraft developer's anticipated Nasdaq listing on September 15 is expected to yield around $584 million in funds for its efforts to bring the seven-seater Lilium Jet to market in 2024.

Vertical Aerospace Boosts Team with Infrastructure and Marketing Leaders

The UK eVTOL aircraft developer has recruited a former senior executive from London Heathrow Airport and a branding expert who previously worked with rival Lilium.

Vertical Says Strategic Backing and a Robust Approach to Certification Give Its eVTOL a Clear Flight Path

As it heads for an initial public offering, the UK-based start-up says the caliber of its seasoned aviation strategic backers will put it among the few eVTOL contenders to make it to market.

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Paragon Aerospace Reboots Its Hydrogen VTOL Project in Texas

The start-up is working to develop a hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft called the Soar, having abandoned plans for a model called the T-21 Raptor.

FAA Approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer's eVTOL Aircraft

Now Archer is working with the U.S. aviation safety regulator to agree on the means of compliance to meet the requirements contained in the G01 certification issue paper.

Wright Advances Powertrain Tests For Planned All-Electric Narrowbody Airliner

Wright Electric aims to develop an all-electric airliner with capacity similar to that of 190-seat Airbus A320 twinjets and to have this ready to enter service by 2030.

Samad Says Deliveries of eStarling Cargo Aircraft Will Start in Late 2022

The UK company has begun the certification process for its all-electric eStarling Cargo aircraft, which is a scaled-down version of its hybrid-electric five-passenger vehicle.

UKRI Invites Entries For Phase 3 of Future Flight Challenge

With UK government funding, the competition is offering grants to support projects aimed at advancing, “integrated aviation systems and underpinning technologies that enable new classes of electric or autonomous air vehicles.”

Helicopter Veteran Seeks Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility Revolution

Having operated helicopters for more than 70 years, Bristow is planning to add eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft to its fleet and wants to partner with manufacturers to support the rollout of advanced air mobility.

EHang's EH216 eVTOL and Falcon Drone Perform Flight Trials in Europe

The flights from Tartu Airport in Estonia were intended to demonstrate autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for both passenger and cargo services.

Xwing Seeks FAA Clearance for Commercial Remotely Piloted Flights

The company is looking to certify its autonomous flight technology on commercial cargo operations flown by its subsidiary company, San Antonio Air Charter.

Tetra Aviation's Mk 5 Personal eVTOL Starts Flight Testing

The Japanese start-up is conducted unmanned flight tests at Byron Airport in California as it prepares to begin delivering kit-built versions in late 2022.

Microflite Teams With Eve to Advance eVTOL Air Taxi Services in Australia

Embraer's urban air mobility division Eve and Microflite would begin eVTOL operations in Australia in 2026 under a new partnership agreement.

Electra Pursues Applications For Its eSTOL Aircraft in Australia

The U.S.-based manufacturer is partnering with advanced air mobility infrastructure developer Skyportz to explore the potential for urban and regional services carrying passengers and freight.

NASA Flight Testing Starts with Noise Evaluation of Joby's eVTOL

Wisk Aero and Reliable Robotics are also providing aircraft for flight testing as part of a NASA project designed to inform the reguluatory environment for advanced air mobility, while also improving public awareness and confidence.

VoltAero Boosts Advisory Board With a Trio of Airbus Veterans

The French company is working to certify three members of its hybrid-electric Cassio family of aircraft, with initial deliveries anticipated from late 2023.

Lilium Nominates Airline Entrepreneur Neeleman For Post-Merger Board

David Neeleman is chairman of Brazilian airline group Azul, which intends to buy 220 Lilium Jets for its planned launch of eVTOL commercial services in 2025.

Eve To Lead Working Group Dedicated to UAM Development in Rio

A working group led by Embraer's Eve Urban Mobility subsidiary has launched study and demonstration plans for UAM operations in Rio de Janeiro.

Reykjavic Flight Academy Signs Up for Three Bye Aerospace eFlyer Trainers

The sale of two eFlyer 2s and a single eFlyer 4 to Reykjavic Flight Academy adds to Bye Aerospace’s 700-strong order book.

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