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eVTOL Aircraft Programs Could Face Investment Squeeze
Financial advisor to eVTOL startups warns new capital for aviation innovation could be in short supply
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Hyundai and Uber Announce eVTOL Air-taxi Partnership
Hyundai Motor Company and Uber are developing a new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to be used for rideshare air-taxi service.
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Software Errors Caused Kitty Hawk's Heaviside Prototype to Crash Land
NTSB accident reported found that software script used during battery recharging of the Heaviside electric aircraft interfered with flight controls during a test flight.
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Covid-19 Prompts Airbus to Close Voom Helicopter Rideshare Program
Voom was launched in 2017 as part of the effort by Airbus's A3 (A Cubed) division to develop eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility operations
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Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's 2019 Revenues
Revenues climbed at EHang in 2019, largely driven by deliveries of its 216 AAV, even before the eVTOL aircraft has completed type certification.
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Existing Investors Back the Lilium Jet With a Further $240 Million
Lilium has now raised more than $340 million in several funding rounds since the German eVTOL maker launched in 2015.
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CityHawk VTOL Developer Urban Aeronautics Starts UAM Partnership With Rideshare Group Ascent
Asian air taxi rideshare group Ascent is working to develop urban air mobility plans with Urban Aeronautics, which is developing the CityHawk eVTOL
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Skyryse Launches FlightOS Automation System to Ease Pilot Load
The FlightOS automation system is being offered to developers of eVTOL aircraft.
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EHang Expands Plans for eVTOL Flight Trials in Spain and Norway
EHang has an agreement to develop urban air mobility plans in the Spanish city of Seville, and a permit to start flight trials in Norway.
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U.S. Military Exploring eVTOL Solution to Resupplying Troops
The Pentagon is looking for help from private sector eVTOL aircraft developers to meet its needs for autonomous battleground lift capability.
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Personal Airline Exchange Set to Use Data to Drive On-Demand Flight
Personal Airline Exchange has committed to launching service with Ampaire's Electric EEL aircraft, but has flexible plans to build its new rideshare business model gradually.
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VoltAero's Hybrid Electric Cassio I Achieves First Flight
The hybrid electric fixed wing aircraft is due to enter service in 2022.
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Urban Air Mobility Must Work For The People to Win Public Acceptance, Says CAMI
The Community Air Mobility Initiative is advocating a "crawl, walk, run" approach to UAM implementation, demonstrating public benefit and safety.
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Wind Cancels GoFly Final Fly-Off As Tetra Aviation Wins Disruptor Award
Winners of the GoFly grand prize and other prizes for quietest and smallest entries are expected to be announced later.
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VoltAero Prepares for First Flight of Cassio and Targets First Deliveries by End of 2022
VoltAero expects to achieve a first flight with the Cassio at its headquarters in western France on March 24.
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Plans Advance For eVTOL Ground Infrastructure in Australia
Ground infrastructure specialist Skyportz and planning group Arup are working on plans to develop landing sites on existing buildings.
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Helicopter Rideshare Program Sees eVTOL Aircraft as Charter Sector's Green Future
Rideshare service Ascent is looking to launch commercial eVTOL aircraft operations in Southeast Asia.
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EHang's 216 Autonomous eVTOL Carries Medical Supplies to Chinese Hospital
An EHang 216 aircraft has been used to carry medical supplies as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Russians Prepare to Start Superconductor Electric Motor Flight Testing
Russia's defense research agency and superconductor specialist SuperOx say their 500 kW motor will outperform existing technology.
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Volocopter Launches Southeast Asia Urban Air Mobility Feasibility Study With App Provider Grab
The study may lead to the companies jointly launching eVTOL air taxi services.
