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VX4 eVTOL Operators, Lessor, and Airports Group Plan Brazilian Vertiports

Brazil is emerging as a likely early adopter of eVTOL air taxi services, in part because of strong existing demand for helicopter charter flights.
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Long-term Business Case for eVTOL Makers will Hinge on Autonomous Operation, say Embraer Execs

Autonomous eVTOL aircraft will be immune from the effects of pilot shortages, say some manufacturers, who are also looking to reduced the cost structure for air taxi services.
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Honeywell Reports Progress with One-MW Turbogenerator Tests

The company says the turbogenerator could power hybrid-electric aircraft and also be used for ground-based battery recharging units.
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EASA Announces Tenders for New Aviation Safety Research Projects

New European Union-funded research includes technology of direct relevance to the advanced air mobility sector.
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Vertiko and Jaunt Announce Plans for eVTOL Air Taxi Network Across Quebec

Vertiko intends to build a network of vertiports in the Canadian province of Quebec and operate a fleet of at least 70 Jaunt Journey eVTOL aircraft from 2026.
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Eve Turns to Porsche for Mass-production Expertise

Porsche Consulting will provide insight on supply chain for high-volume production, as well as strategy for global manufacturing and logistics.
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Tampa Airport Studies Innovative Future Mobility Options

The Florida airport's latest master plan makes it clear that Tampa Bay area officials are willing to consider radical transportation options that could include eVTOL aircraft and much more.
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TCab Tech Chooses Safran's Motors To Power Five-Seat E20 eVTOL Aircraft

The Chinese start-up, which was founded by former Geely Terrafugia and Autoflight executives, aims to certify its aircraft in China in 2025.
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Lilium Reports Hover-to-Cruise Airflow Transition Breakthrough in eVTOL Test Flights

The transition was achieved with the company's Phoenix 2 eVTOL technology demonstrator during test flights in Spain.
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Lilium Selects Partners For Propulsion Flaps and Lithium Battery Technology

The German eVTOL aircraft developer made three significant supply chain partnership announcements in the space of a week.
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Eviation Says Alice Electric Commuter is Set For Summer Flight Test Lift-off

The start of flight testing for the redesigned Alice aircraft has been delayed for some time, but the company says it will still be ready for the FAA to assess the aircraft in 2024.
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Japanese Parking Lots Could Be Launch Pads for eVTOL Air Taxis

Skyports is expanding its plans to build vertiports through a new alliance with partners in Japan.
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Jetex Forges Partnership with Volocopter on eVTOL Vertiports

Jetex will build and operate vertiports under a pact with hopeful eVTOL manufacturer and air-taxi operator Volocopter.
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FAA Certification Leader Joins Autonomous Flight Pioneer Xwing

Outgoing FAA executive director for certification Earl Lawrence was responsible for the oversight of all categories of aircraft certification as well as production and airworthiness approvals. 
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Helisul Probed the Human Realities of Urban Air Mobility Services

In a series of 180 flights over Rio de Janeiro, Helisul's rotorcraft mapped out possible routes for eVTOL aircraft.
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Joby Receives Part 135 Operating Certificate from the FAA

Part 135 operating approval clears Joby to use its Cirrus SR22 to refine systems and procedures for eVTOL operations planned for 2024.
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VoltAero’s Cassio Hybrid-Electric Aircraft To Perform Demo Flights in the Netherlands

Program engineers will assess operational costs, noise performance, ground infrastructure needs, and technical support for commercial aviation operators.
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Honeywell and Denso Join Forces to Make Electric Motors For Lilium Jet

Lilium announced the key partnership at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition.
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ZeroAvia Advances Hydrogen Regional Jet Plans With Mitsubishi

The hydrogen-electric propulsion pioneer will collaborate with MHIRJ Aviation Group to design retrofit and line-fit options for regional jets.
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Harbour Air’s eBeaver Electric Conversion Program Slowed by Supply Chain Kinks

The program’s second flying eBeaver aircraft will also serve as the first to enter service in early to mid-2024.
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