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MagniX Reports Noise Reductions From Electric Beaver Test Flights

The company has converted the DHC-2 Beaver utility aircraft to run on its Magni500 electric motor.

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April 13, 2021

AMPERe Developing Hydrogen-powered VTOL for UAM Market

The zero-emissions, ducted-fan Scapha VTOL aircraft is expected to fly in 2022.

FutureFlight

April 13, 2021

Blade Orders 20 Beta Alia Aircraft for Air Mobility Services

Beta Technologies refers to the six-seat Alia 250 as an "electric vertical aircraft," rather than using the standard industry term eVTOL.

FutureFlight

April 13, 2021

Chinese Logistics Group Turns to Pipistrel for New Cargo VTOL Drone

The unmanned aerial vehicle is expected to enter service in 2023, and China's SF Express group says it may need as many as 1,000 units.

FutureFlight

April 12, 2021

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PitchBook Forecast Sees Crunch-time Approaching for Under-funded eVTOL Startups

Investors are set to discover how unrealistic some timelines for aircraft certification and commercial service launch could prove to be.

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April 9, 2021

Jump Teams With Caltech to Develop "Electronic Parachute" for eVTOL Aircraft

Research work is to be conducted under a new Small Business Technology Transfer research contract awarded this week by the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program.

FutureFlight

April 8, 2021

Despite the Hype, Early eVTOL Operations Will Be More Evolutionary Than Revolutionary

Most commercial eVTOL air taxi services will be based on existing operating rules such as the FAA's Part 135 code and will be flown by experienced pilots.

FutureFlight

April 7, 2021

Avionics Supplier Claims It Can Solve eVTOL Challenges Like Power Management

Avidyne is already working with eVTOL aircraft developer Beta Technologies and hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft maker VoltAero.

FutureFlight

April 7, 2021

New Interactive Online Map Tracks Advanced Air Mobility Early Adopter Cities

SMG Consulting has set up a map to track cities with announced plans for services using new eVTOL aircraft

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April 7, 2021

UPS Commits to Operating Beta's Alia eVTOL Aircraft for Package Deliveries

UPS Flight Forward has signed a deal to buy 10 Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft, with options for another 140 units.

FutureFlight

April 7, 2021

Bell Takes Patient Approach to the Advanced Air Mobility Market

Despite parent company Textron's recent creation of a new eAviation division, the helicopter manufacturer seems to be taking a cautious approach to bringing new electric aircraft to market.

FutureFlight

April 6, 2021

U.S. Air Force Considers Vy 400 VTOL Aircraft for Military Support Missions

The aim is for the aircraft to be able to fly automatically at low levels in "nap of the earth" mode to avoid detection by hostile forces.

FutureFlight

April 6, 2021

Wisk Sues Archer, Alleging Theft and Patent Infringement Over eVTOL Aircraft Design

In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Wisk Aero alleges that several of its former employees passed intellectual property to Archer after joining the company.

FutureFlight

April 6, 2021

Pipistrel's Nuuva V300 Cargo Vehicle Will Use Honeywell Flight Data Systems

Honeywell is providing its Attitude Heading Reference System and Air Data Module to support flight control and navigation functions.

FutureFlight

April 1, 2021

U.S. Commuters Give Their Take on the Case for Urban Air Mobility

Wisk asked almost 500 people across 30 U.S. cities how they would feel about traveling in electric, autonomous air taxis.

FutureFlight On The Radar

April 1, 2021

New Funding Backs ZeroAvia's Plans for Hydrogen-Powered Regional Airliners

The company—which says it can get a 50-seat aircraft into commercial service in 2026, followed by a 100-seater in 2030—is competing with Universal Hydrogen to pioneer hydrogen power adoption in the airline sector.

FutureFlight

March 31, 2021

Electric Light Aircraft Start-up Unveils Ambitious Plan for Hybrid Regional Airliner

French start-up Aura Aero is launching plans for a 19-seat Electrical Regional Aircraft as its prepares to bring an all-electric trainer to market.

FutureFlight

March 31, 2021

DACUS Concept of Operations Report Assesses Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure Needs

The Demand and Capacity Optimisation for U-Space project has addressed the integration of drones and also new manned aircraft, including passenger-carrying eVTOL models.

FutureFlight On The Radar

March 31, 2021

Lilium to Fund Seven-Seat eVTOL Through $830 Million SPAC Flotation With Qell

The German company has confirmed that its series production Lilium Jet will carry a pilot and up to six passengers when it enters service in 2024.

FutureFlight

March 30, 2021

Wisk Prepares for Next Phase of Cora Flight Trials in New Zealand

The all-electric, two-seat eVTOL aircraft will conduct the testing in the city of Canterbury in the second half of 2021.

FutureFlight

March 30, 2021

FutureFlight

Latest

MagniX Reports Noise Reductions From Electric Beaver Test Flights

The company has converted the DHC-2 Beaver utility aircraft to run on its Magni500 electric motor.

AMPERe Developing Hydrogen-powered VTOL for UAM Market

The zero-emissions, ducted-fan Scapha VTOL aircraft is expected to fly in 2022.

Blade Orders 20 Beta Alia Aircraft for Air Mobility Services

Beta Technologies refers to the six-seat Alia 250 as an "electric vertical aircraft," rather than using the standard industry term eVTOL.

Chinese Logistics Group Turns to Pipistrel for New Cargo VTOL Drone

The unmanned aerial vehicle is expected to enter service in 2023, and China's SF Express group says it may need as many as 1,000 units.

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PitchBook Forecast Sees Crunch-time Approaching for Under-funded eVTOL Startups

Investors are set to discover how unrealistic some timelines for aircraft certification and commercial service launch could prove to be.

Jump Teams With Caltech to Develop "Electronic Parachute" for eVTOL Aircraft

Research work is to be conducted under a new Small Business Technology Transfer research contract awarded this week by the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program.

Despite the Hype, Early eVTOL Operations Will Be More Evolutionary Than Revolutionary

Most commercial eVTOL air taxi services will be based on existing operating rules such as the FAA's Part 135 code and will be flown by experienced pilots.

Avionics Supplier Claims It Can Solve eVTOL Challenges Like Power Management

Avidyne is already working with eVTOL aircraft developer Beta Technologies and hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft maker VoltAero.

New Interactive Online Map Tracks Advanced Air Mobility Early Adopter Cities

SMG Consulting has set up a map to track cities with announced plans for services using new eVTOL aircraft

UPS Commits to Operating Beta's Alia eVTOL Aircraft for Package Deliveries

UPS Flight Forward has signed a deal to buy 10 Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft, with options for another 140 units.

Bell Takes Patient Approach to the Advanced Air Mobility Market

Despite parent company Textron's recent creation of a new eAviation division, the helicopter manufacturer seems to be taking a cautious approach to bringing new electric aircraft to market.

U.S. Air Force Considers Vy 400 VTOL Aircraft for Military Support Missions

The aim is for the aircraft to be able to fly automatically at low levels in "nap of the earth" mode to avoid detection by hostile forces.

Wisk Sues Archer, Alleging Theft and Patent Infringement Over eVTOL Aircraft Design

In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Wisk Aero alleges that several of its former employees passed intellectual property to Archer after joining the company.

Pipistrel's Nuuva V300 Cargo Vehicle Will Use Honeywell Flight Data Systems

Honeywell is providing its Attitude Heading Reference System and Air Data Module to support flight control and navigation functions.

U.S. Commuters Give Their Take on the Case for Urban Air Mobility

Wisk asked almost 500 people across 30 U.S. cities how they would feel about traveling in electric, autonomous air taxis.

New Funding Backs ZeroAvia's Plans for Hydrogen-Powered Regional Airliners

The company—which says it can get a 50-seat aircraft into commercial service in 2026, followed by a 100-seater in 2030—is competing with Universal Hydrogen to pioneer hydrogen power adoption in the airline sector.

Electric Light Aircraft Start-up Unveils Ambitious Plan for Hybrid Regional Airliner

French start-up Aura Aero is launching plans for a 19-seat Electrical Regional Aircraft as its prepares to bring an all-electric trainer to market.

DACUS Concept of Operations Report Assesses Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure Needs

The Demand and Capacity Optimisation for U-Space project has addressed the integration of drones and also new manned aircraft, including passenger-carrying eVTOL models.

Lilium to Fund Seven-Seat eVTOL Through $830 Million SPAC Flotation With Qell

The German company has confirmed that its series production Lilium Jet will carry a pilot and up to six passengers when it enters service in 2024.

Wisk Prepares for Next Phase of Cora Flight Trials in New Zealand

The all-electric, two-seat eVTOL aircraft will conduct the testing in the city of Canterbury in the second half of 2021.

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