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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EHang and Reignwood Launch Urban Air Mobility Partnership in China and ASEAN
Strategic alliance deploys autonomous eVTOL aircraft for tourism and urban networks, targeting China’s low-altitude economy and Southeast Asian expansion.
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VoltAero Launches Electric-Hybrid Aircraft Production in Malaysia
French firm VoltAero partners with Malaysia’s SEDC Energy and France’s ACI Groupe to establish Cassio aircraft assembly hub in Sarawak, advancing sustainable…
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Costa Rica Deploys 50 eVTOLs for Sustainable Tourism Transport
Eve Air Mobility, Aerosolutions, and Bluenest partner to modernize Costa Rica’s transport with electric aircraft, enhancing tourism and reducing emissions.
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EHang and Guizhou Partner for Autonomous Aerial Tourism Expansion
Guizhou province deploys 50 EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft to boost low-altitude tourism and economic development through strategic tech partnerships.
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Joby Aviation Launches eVTOL Pilot Flights in Dubai
Joby Aviation advances urban air mobility with piloted eVTOL flights in Dubai, targeting 2026 commercial launch through strategic partnerships.
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MightyFly Demonstrates Autonomous Cargo Aircraft for US Air Force
MightyFly’s hybrid-electric Cento aircraft successfully demonstrated autonomous cargo operations for the U.S. Air Force, showcasing 500lb payload capacity and 600-mile range to…
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Lockheed Martin and Electra Launch Hybrid-Electric EL9 Ultra-STOL Aircraft
Lockheed Martin and Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft achieves 150ft takeoff, $9B pre-orders, targeting 2029 certification for commercial and military use.
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VÆRIDION Aura Aero Partner to Electrify Regional Aviation by 2030
Strategic alliance accelerates electric aircraft development, charging infrastructure standards, and policy frameworks for sustainable European air travel.
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EHang Jingyue Partnership Advances China Low-Altitude Economy
EHang collaborates with Jingyue High-Tech Zone to deploy 41 autonomous eVTOLs in Changchun, targeting tourism, emergency services, and urban traffic solutions.
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Five-Nation Pact Advances Global eVTOL Certification Standards
US, Australia, Canada, NZ, and UK collaborate to harmonize advanced air mobility regulations, accelerating safe integration of eVTOL aircraft worldwide.
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VÆRIDION Launches Electric Microliner for Regional Air Mobility
Munich-based VÆRIDION partners with Bosch and Evolito on electric aircraft targeting 2030 commercial flights, reducing emissions by 97% versus turboprops.
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RTX Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Achieves Key Ground Test Milestone
RTX’s integrated hybrid-electric system completes full-power testing, targeting 30% fuel efficiency gains for regional aviation through collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada…
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Electric Aircraft category · UAV · Drones · FAA · EASA · Certification · Startups
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