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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UK Electric Air Taxis: Joby & Virgin Partner for 2028 Launch
Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic collaborate on zero-emission eVTOL air taxis in the UK, aiming to transform urban mobility with 200mph flights…
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Altair Acquires Premier Air Charter: Aviation Sector Shift
Nevada mining firm Altair diversifies into private aviation through Premier Air Charter acquisition, leveraging 12% YoY growth and $380M Hawaiian market potential.
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Electric Helicopter Revolution: MagniX & Robinson Lead Industry Shift
MagniX’s 450HP electric motor and Robinson Helicopter collaboration redefine aviation with lower costs, zero emissions, and FAA/EASA-backed certifications.
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EUROCAE & EUROCONTROL Drive Aviation Innovation & Sustainability
Strategic partnership advances AI air traffic systems, eVTOL certification, and sustainable fuel standards to meet Europe’s 2040 air traffic demands.
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Wanfeng Acquires Volocopter: eVTOL Industry Shift Underway
Chinese auto giant Wanfeng secures insolvent German eVTOL pioneer Volocopter at €10M, accelerating urban air mobility certification race amid industry turbulence.
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Beta CX300 Electric Plane Completes Historic US Coast-to-Coast Flight
Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft achieves 2,900-mile emissions-free flight, proving viability of sustainable regional air transport.
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Air Methods Invests $300M in 50 Helicopters to Boost Air Medical Response
Strategic fleet expansion with Bell and Airbus helicopters enhances emergency care access for 22M Americans, integrating AI avionics and eVTOL drones.
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Sikorsky’s Rotor Blown Wing Drone Revolutionizes VTOL Tech
Lockheed Martin’s hybrid UAS combines helicopter vertical takeoff with fixed-wing speed, proven in naval tests with plans for scaled cargo/logistics variants.
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Regent Seaglider Hybrid Transforms Coastal Transport | 2026 Launch
Revolutionizing Coastal Transport: The Regent Seaglider’s Hybrid Approach As coastal communities and island nations grapple with rising transportation demands, Regent’s seaglider emerges…
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United Airlines Deploys Starlink for 50x Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi
United Airlines Takes Flight with Starlink: A New Era for In-Flight Connectivity For years, in-flight Wi-Fi has been a source of frustration…
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NASA & SpaceX Launch 2025 Mission to Map Earth’s Auroral Currents
Unlocking the Secrets of Auroral Electrojets NASA and SpaceX are collaborating on a landmark mission to study one of Earth’s most enigmatic…
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Delta Bets on Blended-Wing Jets to Cut Aviation Emissions 50%
< h2>The Future of Flight: Delta’s Bet on Blended-Wing Aircraft Aviation stands at a crossroads as climate pressures mount. With air travel…
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Electric Aircraft category · UAV · Drones · FAA · EASA · Certification · Startups
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