eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility: Latest News
Advanced air mobility (AAM) is the attempt to make short flights within and between cities routine, using new aircraft — mostly electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) designs — flown from small vertiports. The sector spans aircraft developers, battery and motor suppliers, infrastructure builders, operators and the regulators writing the rules for a category of aircraft that did not exist ten years ago. This page gathers every AirPro News story on eVTOL and electric aviation, newest first.
What we watch
- Certification. In the United States the FAA certifies eVTOLs as powered-lift aircraft under a special class, with pilot and operating rules set by a 2024 rule; in Europe EASA uses its Special Condition VTOL. Type certification of the first designs is the milestone the whole sector is waiting for.
- The leading developers. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies and Wisk in the United States; Vertical Aerospace in the UK; Eve Air Mobility, backed by Embraer; and programmes in China and the Middle East, where the first commercial services are being prepared.
- Infrastructure and operations. Vertiports, charging, air traffic integration and the airline and helicopter operators lining up to fly the aircraft.
- Electric and hybrid fixed-wing aircraft. Regional electric and hybrid designs, conversions of existing types, and the battery chemistry that determines range and payload.
- Money. Funding rounds, orders and pre-orders, and which developers have the cash to reach certification.
Latest eVTOL and AAM coverage
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AIR’s Cargo-Heavy Lift UAS Achieves First Flight and Production Status
AIR’s heavy-lift eVTOL UAS completed its first flight, entering production with a 550-pound payload and Group 4 UAS military classification.
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AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 Highlights Next-Gen Aerospace Technologies
AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 in San Diego will focus on AI, hydrogen propulsion, electric aircraft, and advanced air mobility innovations.
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Vertical Aerospace Achieves Two-Way Transition Flight Milestone for Valo eVTOL
Vertical Aerospace completed a two-way piloted transition flight for the Valo eVTOL, advancing toward certification in 2028 under UK CAA oversight.
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Safran and H55 Partner for Certified Electric Propulsion in Bristell B23 Energic
Safran and H55 collaborate to integrate a certified electric propulsion system into the Bristell B23 Energic, targeting pilot training and serial production…
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Horizon Aircraft Updates on Hybrid-Electric VTOL Development Progress
Horizon Aircraft provides a corporate update on its hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, emphasizing progress in advanced air mobility and operational transparency.
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Eve Air Mobility Completes 50 Test Flights with eVTOL Prototype
Eve Air Mobility achieves 50 test flights with its full-scale eVTOL prototype, advancing toward certification with six conforming prototypes planned.
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Doroni Aerospace Unveils H1-X Personal eVTOL Aircraft Model
Doroni Aerospace revealed its H1-X personal eVTOL with 100-mile range and SOUL AI™ system, targeting 2028 deliveries from Florida.
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Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence Partner to Integrate eVTOL in US Airspace
Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence collaborate to integrate eVTOL aircraft into U.S. airspace using AI-driven software aligned with FAA modernization efforts.
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Vertical Aerospace Achieves Piloted eVTOL Flight and Secures $850M Funding
Vertical Aerospace completed a key piloted thrustborne transition flight of its Valo eVTOL and secured $850 million financing to fund certification through…
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Vertical Aerospace Advances Valo eVTOL Amid Financial Challenges
Vertical Aerospace progresses Valo eVTOL testing and manufacturing while facing liquidity concerns and issuing a going concern warning.
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FAA Publishes Special Conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW Electric Engine
The FAA issued special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW ZA601 electric engine, establishing safety standards for hydrogen-electric aircraft certification.
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KULR and Robinson Collaborate on Battery System for eR66 Electric Helicopter
KULR Technology Group and Robinson Helicopter Company partner to develop a next-gen battery system for the eR66 electric helicopter, targeting late 2026…
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