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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Archer Expands Powertrain Tech to Third Parties in Defense Sector
Archer Aviation supplies its electric powertrain to Anduril and EDGE for the Omen Autonomous Air Vehicle, opening new revenue in defense markets.
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Sarla Aviation Launches India’s Largest eVTOL Manufacturing Campus
Sarla Aviation builds a 500-acre eVTOL giga campus in Andhra Pradesh with INR 1300 crore, aiming to lead India’s sustainable urban air…
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dnata Deploys 111 Ground Support Vehicles for Dubai Airshow 2025
dnata manages 111 ground vehicles and sustainable tech to ensure smooth operations at Dubai Airshow 2025, highlighting logistics and innovation.
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Vertical Aerospace Begins Piloted Transition Testing for VX4 eVTOL
Vertical Aerospace starts piloted transition testing for its VX4 eVTOL after receiving UK CAA Permit to Fly, advancing toward certification.
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Archer Aviation Completes Full Flight Tests of Midnight eVTOL in UAE
Archer Aviation successfully completes comprehensive flight tests for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft in UAE, advancing urban air mobility.
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Joby Aviation Partners with Saudi Arabia for Electric Air Taxi Service
Joby Aviation and Saudi Arabia’s GACA collaborate to establish electric air taxi services, using FAA standards in line with Vision 2030 objectives.
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Joby Aviation First Flight of Turbine Electric Hybrid VTOL Aircraft
Joby Aviation completes first flight of turbine electric hybrid VTOL, advancing hybrid propulsion and autonomy for defense and commercial aviation.
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Canada Certifies Pipistrel Electric and Efficient Aircraft Models
Transport Canada approves Pipistrel Velis Electro, Explorer, and Velis Club, advancing sustainable aviation and flight training in Canada.
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Zuri and AAMG Accelerate Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft Development
Zuri and AAMG partner to advance hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for passenger, cargo, and defense markets in Europe.
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Blade launches helicopter commuter service ahead of eVTOL rollout
Blade introduces a fast helicopter commuter route connecting Manhattan to Westchester, setting the stage for Joby Aviation’s electric eVTOL aircraft.
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Helijet and BETA Mark First Electric Passenger Flight in Western Canada
Helijet and BETA Technologies hosted Western Canada’s first all-electric passenger flight, advancing sustainable regional air travel.
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Kazakhstan Partners with Joby Aviation for eVTOL Air Taxi Service
Kazakhstan teams up with Joby Aviation to introduce eVTOL air taxis in the smart city of Alatau, advancing urban mobility and sustainable…
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Electric Aircraft category · UAV · Drones · FAA · EASA · Certification · Startups
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