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Airtaxi World Congress Convenes in San Francisco Next Month

The 2023 Airtaxi World Congress will feature public flight demonstrations with eVTOL air taxis at San Francisco International Airport.
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Bonding Issue with Propeller Caused Vertical's VX4 eVTOL Prototype To Crash

The company will not be using the same propeller design for later prototypes and production aircraft.
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Propeller Fault Caused Vertical's eVTOL Prototype Crash

Two more prototypes are under construction, and certification timeline is unchanged
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Norwegian Government Backs Elfly's Plans For Noemi Electric Seaplane

The country's Ministry of Climate and Environment has awarded the start-up an $8 million grant to support development work.
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EASA Introduces Regulatory Changes for VTOL Operations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published new proposed regulations governing the operation of vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft, including drones and air taxis.
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Kookiejar Sees Yachts, Burgers, and Bus Stops Paving the Way to Vertiport Networks

The Swedish start-up is building partnerships from which it intends to develop vertiports that could be operated under license worldwide.
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Manufacturing Specialists Want To Help Advanced Air Mobility Start-ups Meet Bold Production Promises

Aria Group, Pankl, and KTM E-technologies have formed the Co-Lektiv partnership to pool their resources and expertise to transform the scale of aircraft production.
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Terra Drone Takes Controlling Stake in Uncrewed Traffic Management Provider Unifly

The Japanese drone operator was one of the first investors in the Europe-based start-up and now holds 51 percent of its equity.
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Horizon Says New SPAC Deal Will Fund Development of New Cavorite X7 eVTOL Demonstrator

After combining with Cayman Islands-based special purpose acquisition company Pono Capital Three, Horizon Aircraft will be reincorporated in British Columbia.
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Textron Refreshes Leadership of eAviation Division to Progress Nexus eVTOL Aircraft Program

Kriya Shortt is taking over as president and CEO of Textron's eAviation division while Rob Scholl moves over to lead Textron Specialized Vehicles.
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Ampaire Reaches Alaska as It Extends Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Flight Testing

Its Electric EEL technology demonstrator flew 3,400 miles as part of a series of sorties that eventually reached Fairbanks International Airport.
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Bristow Pilot Test Flies Beta's Alia Electric Airplane

This flight marks the first time a commercial customer has flown Beta's Alia prototype.
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New Study Assesses the Obstacles to Advanced Air Mobility Rewards

Orbit Management Services has based its risk assessment on feedback from 150 industry insiders and independent observers.
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Moonware Secures First Customers for AI-powered 'Ground Traffic Control' Software

Moonware aims to automate ground operations at airports and vertiports using artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles.
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Business Aircraft Operator Backs Vaeridion's Plans for Electric Microliner Aircraft

Vaeridion is deploying a long wingspan to maximize range for an aircraft it believes will find roles in the private aviation and regional air mobility sectors.
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EHang Reports Certification Testing Complete for EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft

The Chinese company is eagerly awaiting an uptick in revenues once initial type certification is in hand and it can accelerate deliveries of the two-seat autonomous vehicle.
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USAF Contract Boosts JetZero's Blended-wing Body Design

JetZero promises to halve fuel burn and emissions
JetZero's blended-wing body aircraft
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Maglev Aero Pursues Aviation Use Case for Magnetic Levitation

The Boston-based start-up is raising funds to develop its HyperDrive system for new aircraft, including eVTOL vehicles.
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