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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup

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

In early 2024, the company will start altitude testing of its one-megawatt electric motor generator as it continues work on a planned two-megawatt powertrain.

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

The company says it aims to establish series production close to its Bristol, UK home as long as the right government incentives are available.

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

The U.S. Air Force has paid Archer Aviation nearly $1 million for the delivery of a mobile flight simulator for eVTOL aircraft.

The World Economic Forum's head of aerospace and drones, Vignesh Santhanam, addressed last week's Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit in Singapore.

Skyportz has released a concept for a waterfront vertiport and “e-mobility hub” that it hopes to build in Melbourne, Australia.

FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup

Having completed more than 1,000 remotely piloted flight tests with its eVTOL prototypes over the past 10 years, Joby Aviation has successfully flown its electric air taxi with pilots on board for the first time.

Work has focused on how the company's Remotely Operated Aircraft System could be used for large military aircraft, such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, in air-to-air refueling operations.

Regulators from three continents were among the speakers at last week's Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit in Singapore.

Elected officials. including U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, addressed an opening ceremony on October 2, hailing the company's contribution to decarbonizing aviation.

Hui Ling Teo, a partner at the Singapore branch of Reed Smith law firm, is focused on the development of advanced air mobility in outheast Asia.