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Hyundai Taps Anra for eVTOL Air Traffic Management Support

The South Korean automotive group's Urban Air Mobility Division will work with Anra Technologies to establish operational infrastructure for its planned eVTOL aircraft, which are scheduled to enter service in 2028.

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June 23, 2021

Rolls-Royce Publishes Ambitious Net-zero Carbon Manifesto

The UK aircraft engines group has committed to achieve specific goals to eliminate carbon from its products and its entire business operation.

FutureFlight On The Radar

June 23, 2021

Prospective 'Drive and Fly' Customers Explain Why They've Signed Up for the Aska Flying SUV

Following an April launch event for NFT's Aska eVTOL vehicle, just under 100 prospective buyers have placed $5,000 deposits to become members of the California-based start-up's "Founders Club."

FutureFlight

June 22, 2021

Archer Recruits Engineers from Collapsed Supersonic Aircraft Company Aerion

More than 20 experienced aviation engineers are moving from defunct supersonic aircraft developer Aerion to eVTOL pioneer Archer, which is working to bring a four-passenger aircraft into commercial service by 2024.

FutureFlight

June 22, 2021

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Bye Aerospace Reveals Jet It, JetClub as Launch Customers for eFlyer 800

Announcement of fractional ownership affiliates of Jet It and JetClub as launch customers follows the unveiling of the eFlyer 800 in April.

FutureFlight

June 21, 2021

Eve and Skyports Step Up Efforts To Develop Urban Air Mobility Plans

The Brazil-based eVTOL aircraft developer will work with vertiport developer Skyports on market readiness and a concept for operations exercises to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services in cities across Asia and the Americas.

FutureFlight

June 21, 2021

Volocopter's eVTOL Prototype Makes French Public Debut with Le Bourget Flight

Volocopter's 2X eVTOL prototype flew during the Paris Air Forum at the French capital's Le Bourget Airport on June 21 as part of the German manufacturer's support for plans to launch urban air mobility services in Paris.

FutureFlight

June 21, 2021

Some eVTOL Revolutionaries May Be Moving Closer to the Business Aviation Mainstream

Certain eVTOL aircraft developers have insisted they have no use for a customer base of private aircraft operators, and prefer to operate air taxi services themselves. But that could be changing as the aircraft get closer to service entry.

FutureFlight

June 21, 2021

MagniX Expands Power Options with 350 kW and 650 kW Electric Propulsion Units

The new Magni350 and Magni650 electric propulsion units provide lower and higher power ratings than the existing 500 kW Magni500.

FutureFlight

June 18, 2021

GE Digital Teams with Varon To Develop Urban Air Mobility Plans in Latin America

The industrial software specialist GE Digital this week signed a memorandum of understanding to partner with Varon Vehicles Corporation in its plans to develop urban air mobility infrastructure and services.

FutureFlight

June 18, 2021

Liebherr-Aerospace Teams With GM to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Aircraft

Automotive group GM is providing its proven Hydrotec fuel cell technology to join forces with experienced aircraft systems integration specialist Liebherr to bring new hydrogen propulsion technology to the aviation sector.

FutureFlight

June 17, 2021

Former Airbus CEO Thomas Enders To Chair Lilium after Qell Merger

The board of German eVTOL aircraft developer Lilium will be lead by former Airbus CEO Thomas Enders following its imminent completion of its planned IPO merger with special purpose acquisition company Qell.

FutureFlight

June 16, 2021

SAE Close to Completing Guidance on Endurance Tests for Electric Aircraft Engines

Industry standards group SAE International will soon publish guidelines advising developers of new electric propulsion systems how they can adequately test them for durability and integrity.

FutureFlight

June 16, 2021

European Ferry Group Commits To Buying Regent Sea Gliders

Brittany Ferries wants to start operating a version of Regent Craft's new electric sea glider that would be able to carry between 50 and 150 passengers on popular routes between France and the UK.

FutureFlight

June 15, 2021

EHang Deploys eVTOL Aircraft in Chinese Covid Containment Effort

EHang is providing support to officials in China's Guangdong provinces who are trying to reverse a resurgence in Covid-19 infections. Several of its eVTOL aircraft and drones are being operated from a base in Guangzhou.

FutureFlight

June 15, 2021

New Zealand Coastal Site Now Available for Aerospace Test Facilities

Developers of eVTOL aircraft are among the aerospace companies being invited to establish test and development facilities on coastal land on the Kaitorete Spit near Christchurch on New Zealand's south island.

FutureFlight

June 15, 2021

Local U.S. Leaders Look to Emerging Technologies for Growth

Local leaders like Mayor Barbara Tolbert of Arlington in Washington state are calling for collaboration to pave the way for emerging technologies.

FutureFlight

June 15, 2021

Xeriant and XTI Aircraft Form Joint Venture To Bring TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft To Market

At a June 14 press conference Xeriant and XTI Aircraft confirmed plans for a 50:50 joint venture to pursue type certification for the hybrid-electric TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft.

FutureFlight

June 15, 2021

Standards Group SAE Issues Guidance On Durability and Integrity of Electric Propulsion

The new ARP8689 document from SAE International is intended to help electric propulsion system developers meet the requirements of regulators for durability and integrity.

FutureFlight On The Radar

June 15, 2021

Eve Partners with Ascent To Prepare for eVTOL Flights in the Asia Pacific Region

Ascent says that flights in the four-passenger eVTOL aircraft being developed by Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions will be offered through its booking platform in various Asia Pacific countries.

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June 14, 2021

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Hyundai Taps Anra for eVTOL Air Traffic Management Support

The South Korean automotive group's Urban Air Mobility Division will work with Anra Technologies to establish operational infrastructure for its planned eVTOL aircraft, which are scheduled to enter service in 2028.

Rolls-Royce Publishes Ambitious Net-zero Carbon Manifesto

The UK aircraft engines group has committed to achieve specific goals to eliminate carbon from its products and its entire business operation.

Prospective 'Drive and Fly' Customers Explain Why They've Signed Up for the Aska Flying SUV

Following an April launch event for NFT's Aska eVTOL vehicle, just under 100 prospective buyers have placed $5,000 deposits to become members of the California-based start-up's "Founders Club."

Archer Recruits Engineers from Collapsed Supersonic Aircraft Company Aerion

More than 20 experienced aviation engineers are moving from defunct supersonic aircraft developer Aerion to eVTOL pioneer Archer, which is working to bring a four-passenger aircraft into commercial service by 2024.

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Bye Aerospace Reveals Jet It, JetClub as Launch Customers for eFlyer 800

Announcement of fractional ownership affiliates of Jet It and JetClub as launch customers follows the unveiling of the eFlyer 800 in April.

Eve and Skyports Step Up Efforts To Develop Urban Air Mobility Plans

The Brazil-based eVTOL aircraft developer will work with vertiport developer Skyports on market readiness and a concept for operations exercises to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services in cities across Asia and the Americas.

Volocopter's eVTOL Prototype Makes French Public Debut with Le Bourget Flight

Volocopter's 2X eVTOL prototype flew during the Paris Air Forum at the French capital's Le Bourget Airport on June 21 as part of the German manufacturer's support for plans to launch urban air mobility services in Paris.

Some eVTOL Revolutionaries May Be Moving Closer to the Business Aviation Mainstream

Certain eVTOL aircraft developers have insisted they have no use for a customer base of private aircraft operators, and prefer to operate air taxi services themselves. But that could be changing as the aircraft get closer to service entry.

MagniX Expands Power Options with 350 kW and 650 kW Electric Propulsion Units

The new Magni350 and Magni650 electric propulsion units provide lower and higher power ratings than the existing 500 kW Magni500.

GE Digital Teams with Varon To Develop Urban Air Mobility Plans in Latin America

The industrial software specialist GE Digital this week signed a memorandum of understanding to partner with Varon Vehicles Corporation in its plans to develop urban air mobility infrastructure and services.

Liebherr-Aerospace Teams With GM to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Aircraft

Automotive group GM is providing its proven Hydrotec fuel cell technology to join forces with experienced aircraft systems integration specialist Liebherr to bring new hydrogen propulsion technology to the aviation sector.

Former Airbus CEO Thomas Enders To Chair Lilium after Qell Merger

The board of German eVTOL aircraft developer Lilium will be lead by former Airbus CEO Thomas Enders following its imminent completion of its planned IPO merger with special purpose acquisition company Qell.

SAE Close to Completing Guidance on Endurance Tests for Electric Aircraft Engines

Industry standards group SAE International will soon publish guidelines advising developers of new electric propulsion systems how they can adequately test them for durability and integrity.

European Ferry Group Commits To Buying Regent Sea Gliders

Brittany Ferries wants to start operating a version of Regent Craft's new electric sea glider that would be able to carry between 50 and 150 passengers on popular routes between France and the UK.

EHang Deploys eVTOL Aircraft in Chinese Covid Containment Effort

EHang is providing support to officials in China's Guangdong provinces who are trying to reverse a resurgence in Covid-19 infections. Several of its eVTOL aircraft and drones are being operated from a base in Guangzhou.

New Zealand Coastal Site Now Available for Aerospace Test Facilities

Developers of eVTOL aircraft are among the aerospace companies being invited to establish test and development facilities on coastal land on the Kaitorete Spit near Christchurch on New Zealand's south island.

Local U.S. Leaders Look to Emerging Technologies for Growth

Local leaders like Mayor Barbara Tolbert of Arlington in Washington state are calling for collaboration to pave the way for emerging technologies.

Xeriant and XTI Aircraft Form Joint Venture To Bring TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft To Market

At a June 14 press conference Xeriant and XTI Aircraft confirmed plans for a 50:50 joint venture to pursue type certification for the hybrid-electric TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft.

Standards Group SAE Issues Guidance On Durability and Integrity of Electric Propulsion

The new ARP8689 document from SAE International is intended to help electric propulsion system developers meet the requirements of regulators for durability and integrity.

Eve Partners with Ascent To Prepare for eVTOL Flights in the Asia Pacific Region

Ascent says that flights in the four-passenger eVTOL aircraft being developed by Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions will be offered through its booking platform in various Asia Pacific countries.

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