UK startup Faradair is developing the BEHA aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion, transitioning to all-electric once technology and regulations permit.
ZeroAviation is set to flight test a hydrogen-powered six-seat aircraft, but says that by 2040 the technology could carry 200 people more than 3,000 nm.
Rolls-Royce has delivered the 8,000th engine manufactured at its Dahlewitz, Germany facility. Gulfstream took the milestone engine, a BR725 powerplant.
EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.
The backing for the startup from a leading technology entrepreneur has provided a boost for the eVTOL sector at a time of concern over investment rates.
Honeywell has temporarily reduced MSP program's minimum flight hours on engines and APUs and extended return times for rental engines and spares exchanges.
Foresight Aerospace's Sustainable Aviation and Urban Air Mobility conference will include eVTOL program leaders, regulators and technology specialists.