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Engines

Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft

Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets
Qdot Technology test rig for hydrogen-electric propulsion system
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Splits Stock as eVTOL Aircraft Developer Seeks New Investment

UK eVTOL aircraft developer reports financial results for first half of 2024
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Avionics

U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology

Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing
Reliable Robotics autonomous flight technology
Aircraft

Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility

Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects
Volant's VE25-100 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025

Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification
Joby Aircraft S4 eVTOL in flight
Aircraft

Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner

Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025
Heart Aerospace X1 technology demonstrator
Aircraft

Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing

Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport
Vertical Aerospace VX eVTOL prototype aircraft
Airports

eVertiSky Acquires Vertiport Developer Volatus

Volatus adds charging tech to eVertiSky's UAM infrastructure
A digital rendering of a Volatus charger at a vertiport
Regulations and Government

Joby Applies for eVTOL Air Operator Certificate in UAE

Commercial eVTOL air taxi services could launch in the Gulf state in 2026
JoeBen Bevirt (left) and Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director general of the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority.
Aircraft

Bye Begins Building eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Prototype

Electric airplane developer recovering from financial woes
Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 composite mold
Avionics

NASA Camera Pods Gather Data To Support Autonomous Flight Technology

Equipment has been used for flight trials fitted on a helicopter
NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) sensor pod
Environment

EasyJet Teams With JetZero on Blended-Wing-Body Airliners

JetZero's aerodynamic design could get a hydrogen powertrain
JetZero blended wing body
Aircraft

Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Supernal S-A2 eVTOL aircraft mockup
Airlines

Loganair and Heart Team To Decarbonize UK Domestic Flights

Scotland-based regional airline aims to achieve zero carbon emissions
Heart Aerospace ES-30 aircraft in Loganair livery
Aircraft

Leasing Group Solyu Agrees To Buy Jekta's Electric Amphibious Aircraft

Swiss start-up is developing hydrogen- and battery-powered versions of PHA-ZE 100
Leasing group Solyu plans to buy 30 of Jekta's PHA-ZE 100 electric seaplanes
Fuel

Beta Expands Electric Charging Station Network For U.S. Healthcare Program

Electric aircraft developer has received a $20 million contract from the Department of Health and Human Services
Beta Technologies charging station for electric aircraft
Aircraft

Archer Tops 400 Flights with Midnight Aircraft

Archer's Midnight eVTOL prototype has been busy this year
A Midnight prototype is pictured in flight
Aircraft

Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs

Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?
Eviation electric Alice
Airports

Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games

Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering
Brisbane wants eVTOL air taxis in time for the 2032 Olympic Games
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC

Requirements address certification for items not currently covered by existing regulations
Skyryse FlightOS automated flight control system in Robinson R66 helicopter