FutureFlight

The start-up is working to develop a hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft called the Soar, having abandoned plans for a model called the T-21 Raptor.

Now Archer is working with the U.S. aviation safety regulator to agree on the means of compliance to meet the requirements contained in the G01 certification issue paper.

Wright Electric aims to develop an all-electric airliner with capacity similar to that of 190-seat Airbus A320 twinjets and to have this ready to enter service by 2030.

The UK company has begun the certification process for its all-electric eStarling Cargo aircraft, which is a scaled-down version of its hybrid-electric five-passenger vehicle.

With UK government funding, the competition is offering grants to support projects aimed at advancing, “integrated aviation systems and underpinning technologies that enable new classes of electric or autonomous air vehicles.”

The company is looking to certify its autonomous flight technology on commercial cargo operations flown by its subsidiary company, San Antonio Air Charter.

Having operated helicopters for more than 70 years, Bristow is planning to add eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft to its fleet and wants to partner with manufacturers to support the rollout of advanced air mobility.

The flights from Tartu Airport in Estonia were intended to demonstrate autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for both passenger and cargo services.

The Japanese start-up is conducted unmanned flight tests at Byron Airport in California as it prepares to begin delivering kit-built versions in late 2022.

Embraer's urban air mobility division Eve and Microflite would begin eVTOL operations in Australia in 2026 under a new partnership agreement.

The U.S.-based manufacturer is partnering with advanced air mobility infrastructure developer Skyportz to explore the potential for urban and regional services carrying passengers and freight.

Wisk Aero and Reliable Robotics are also providing aircraft for flight testing as part of a NASA project designed to inform the reguluatory environment for advanced air mobility, while also improving public awareness and confidence.

The French company is working to certify three members of its hybrid-electric Cassio family of aircraft, with initial deliveries anticipated from late 2023.

David Neeleman is chairman of Brazilian airline group Azul, which intends to buy 220 Lilium Jets for its planned launch of eVTOL commercial services in 2025.

Australian helicopter operator Microflite intends to start operating new electric aircraft and also to back ground infrastructure specialist Skyportz in providing support for other air taxi and freight operators.

A working group led by Embraer's Eve Urban Mobility subsidiary has launched study and demonstration plans for UAM operations in Rio de Janeiro.

The sale of two eFlyer 2s and a single eFlyer 4 to Reykjavic Flight Academy adds to Bye Aerospace’s 700-strong order book.

While advanced air mobility is expected to bring a 'new way to think of transportation,' the emerging community can use existing infrastructure and lessons from the aviation community to pave the way.

The company is backed by partners including Nexa Capital and Arup in its plans to develop vertiports for air taxi and drone delivery operations.

Joby now tops SMG Consulting's Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, which the firm updates monthly based on its analysts' assessments of 20 companies' prospects for bringing new aircraft to market.