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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Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby Aviation Partner on Saudi eVTOL Initiative
Saudi Arabia explores deployment of 200 electric air taxis through $1B partnership aligned with Vision 2030 sustainability and mobility goals.
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Vertical Aerospace VX4 Completes First Wing-Borne Flight Test
Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL completes first wing-borne flight, advancing toward 2028 certification for sustainable urban air mobility.
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Horizon Aircraft Achieves Hybrid-eVTOL Flight Transition Milestone
Canadian innovator Horizon completes critical flight tests for hybrid-electric Cavorite X5, advancing development of 800 km-range X7 prototype for defense and logistics…
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LA 2028 Olympics to Launch Electric Air Taxis for Traffic Relief
Archer Aviation partners with LA28 to deploy Midnight eVTOL aircraft during Olympics, aiming to reduce travel times amid regulatory and public acceptance…
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FAA Approves Ampaire Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for Aircraft
Ampaire’s FAA-certified AMP-H570 hybrid-electric system reduces aviation fuel use by 70%, offering retrofit solutions and SAF compatibility for sustainable regional travel.
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Joby Aviation Achieves Dual eVTOL Flight Milestone in California
Joby Aviation completes simultaneous eVTOL flight tests, advancing urban air mobility with Delta and Uber partnerships, FAA certification progress.
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Elysian Aircraft Relocates to Fokker Site for Electric Aviation Push
Dutch startup Elysian Aircraft partners with Fokker Services Group in Hoofddorp to advance battery-electric regional aircraft, aligning with EU sustainability goals.
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ASU and Honeywell Collaborate on Next-Gen Aircraft Tech
ASU and Honeywell partner to advance electrification, battery safety, and avionics for sustainable aviation, fostering industry-academia collaboration.
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Honeywell and Vertical Aerospace Advance eVTOL Certification for Urban Air Mobility
Honeywell and Vertical Aerospace expand partnership to accelerate certification of VX4 eVTOL aircraft, targeting 2028 commercial launch for sustainable urban transport.
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AltoVolo Sigma Hybrid eVTOL Transforms Personal Air Travel
AltoVolo’s Sigma eVTOL aircraft combines hybrid propulsion, 510-mile range, and compact design, offering a new paradigm for private air mobility.
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Heart Aerospace US Relocation Impacts European Tech Innovation
Swedish electric aircraft firm Heart Aerospace moves to Los Angeles, highlighting Europe’s regulatory and funding challenges in scaling climate tech startups.
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Korean Air Launches 844M Aerospace Hub Near Seoul
South Korea’s Bucheon Aerospace Center combines UAM research, pilot training, and AI safety tech to address aviation demands and create 4,200 jobs…
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Electric Aircraft category · UAV · Drones · FAA · EASA · Certification · Startups
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