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Elroy Air's Chaparral eVTOL Prototype Makes First Flight
A pre-production prototype of Elroy Air's hybrid-electric and fully autonomous cargo aircraft performed its inaugural flight on November 12.
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Eve Air Mobility Eyes Bangalore as Launchpad for India Operations
India's massive population makes for an deal backdrop
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ARC Resurrects the Avian Pegasus Gyroplane
ARC will begin Pegasus test flights in early 2024 at its facility in Cranfield, UK
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Volocopter Takes the Lead in Updated AAM Reality Index
German eVTOL developer Volocopter has jumped to the number-one ranking on SMG Consulting’s Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, overtaking long-time front-runner Joby Aviation, which is now tied with EHang and Beta Technologies in second place.
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Eve Launches Urban Air Mobility Partnerships in Dubai and India
During this week's Dubai Airshow, the eVTOL aircraft developer announced new alliances with operator Hunch Mobility and vertiport developer Kookiejar.
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Middle East Aircraft Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jets At Dubai Airshow
The Dubai-based aircraft broker currently markets business jets and will target private buyers for the eVTOL aircraft.
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Electric Air Taxis Take Flight in New York City
Joby and Volocopter flew their respective eVTOL prototypes from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Aerospace Xelerated To Speed Up Incubator Process
The effort will attempt to fund 10 start-ups per year
Aircraft
Middle East Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jet eVTOLs
ArcosJet will market the four-passenger Pioneer Edition to private buyers
Aircraft
Bellwether’s Oryx eVTOL Aircraft Lands at Dubai Airshow
The company expands R&D to the Middle East
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Spanish Start-up Crisalion Introduces Integrity eVTOL Aircraft
The company has launched a new funding round to support development work
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAE Tech Start-up Eanan Unveils Cargo Drones
The company operates in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South.
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Japanese eVTOL Developer SkyDrive Partners with Setouchi Islands Tourism Group
Japanese eVTOL aircraft developer SkyDrive says a Setouchi Islands tourism association has agreed to purchase an unspecified number of the company’s three-seat SD-05 air taxis for commercial use.
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Vertiport Management System Will Support VTOL Aircraft
Anra Technologies has rolled out its web-based flight and ground infrastructure management software
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Skyryse Achieves First Automated Helicopter Autorotation Landing
Skyryse has achieved the first-ever fully automated autorotation landing with its modified Robinson R66 helicopter, which was equipped with the company's FlightOS highly automated flight control system
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Australian Government Backs Hydrogen Fuel Cell eVTOL Development
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has awarded AMSL Aero a AU$5.43 million ($3.45 million) grant to fund the development of a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for the Vertiia eVTOL aircraft.
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Archer Plans to Bring eVTOL Air Taxi Services to India
Archer Aviation has partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises—the holding company for India's largest airline, IndiGo—to launch and operate air taxi services in India using Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
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EHang Founder Refutes Negative Hindenburg Research Report about eVTOL Aircraft
A report from short-seller Hindenburg Research accuses EHang of misleading investors over its prospects for a commercial return on its just-certified EH216-S eVTOL aircraft.
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