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The VTOL commuter aircraft developer wants to show how regions like Twente in the Netherlands could enjoy far better downtown access to major cities like Paris.

EASA's recent relaxation of its Specific Assurance and Integrity Level standards has cleared the way for early trial operations in Scandinavia and the U.S.

ARC Aerosystems says its C-600 VTOL drone is the largest in Europe with a 26-foot wingspan and a payload of 220 pounds.

The six-seat, all-electric Alia airplane prototype has arrived at Duke Field, where the U.S. Air Force will use it for experimentation and training.

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The company started flying the smaller Maker technology demonstrator two years ago and is now testing the four-passenger model.

The Civil Aviation Authority this month published initial findings from a study about the effects on eVTOL aircraft operations of downwash, which is the column of downward-accelerated air generated by rotors or other propulsors.

The Brazilian start-up expects its high-capacity drone to be used for applications including cargo deliveries and crop spraying from 2026.

The California-based eVTOL developer also announced partnerships with Korean police and a local infrastructure developer.

The plaintiff in a federal securities lawsuit filed against Archer Aviation in September has voluntarily moved to dismiss the case.

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has awarded SkyDrive 12.4 billion yen ($82.7 million) for the development of its three-seat eVTOL aircraft. 

The partners signed a collaboration agreement during the Seoul ADEX air show in South Korea.

When Boeing's advanced air mobility subsidiary starts flying the latest version of its eVTOL vehicle, it will build on the more than 1,600 flight hours logged so far by earlier models.

Some technologies from the green aviation project could be incorporated into existing Challenger and Global aircraft.

The Houston-based aircraft management, charter and brokerage provider has agreed to buy five of the four-seat Pioneer Edition Lilium Jet on undisclosed terms.

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Korean Air has signaled an intent to be directly involved in eVTOL air services with the resort island of Jeju, which is eager to use the new aircraft to help achieve its zero-carbon objectives.

The EcoPulse hybrid power technology demonstrator is due to begin flights with the electric propulsion system operating by mid-November at the latest.

The U.S. eVTOL aircraft developer says it may manufacture some of its Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi, where it will establish its regional headquarters.

Companies are determining where and how they can most effectively support aviation's transition to hydrogen fuels.

Supernal is also talking to FBOs in the business aviation sector about plans for them to operate vertiports and provide electricity to air taxi operators.

The latest production milestone for the first prototype of the six-passenger vehicle, follows the recent completion of assembly for the first electric propulsion system and composite fuselage.

Quantum3D partnered with Limosa to create a mixed-reality flight simulator for the LimoConnect eVTOL air taxi.

Commercial passenger-carrying flights can now start in China, with EHang set to increase production and deliveries of the two-seat aircraft.

The company has already mastered jet packs.

The partners are targeting the start of series production for the three-seat, short-range aircraft of 100 units per year.

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Financial incentives from the state of Georgia have supported the choice of location, and shareholder Stellantis is also providing funds.

Pivotal, formerly known as Opener, has introduced its first production-conforming personal eVTOL aircraft.

The start-up says it is close to acquiring an existing aircraft maker and will have partnerships with multiple propulsion system providers.