Honda Research Institute petitions FAA to exempt its F1 hybrid eVTOL prototype from fuel reserve regulations, enabling R&D flights ahead of a 2030s commercial launch.
Vertical Aerospace finishes third VX4 prototype, doubles test capacity, and plans hybrid-electric retrofit targeting longer range in 2026.
The U.S. Department of Transportation releases a roadmap to deploy eVTOLs, cargo drones, and autonomous aircraft with focus on domestic manufacturing and security.
Joby Aviation achieved over 850 flights and 50,000 miles in 2025, advancing FAA certification with commercial service planned for 2026.
LIFT Aircraft initiates FAA Type Certification for HEXA-C eVTOL, advancing from ultralight to commercial air taxi and autonomous flight capabilities.
Joby Aviation partners with Metropolis Technologies to retrofit parking garages into 25 vertiports across US cities, supporting a 2026 eVTOL commercial launch.
Vertical Aerospace advances VX4 flight tests with 10 piloted flights completed; full transition now targeted for early 2026 amid regulatory updates.
Eve Air Mobility conducted a successful first flight of its full-scale eVTOL prototype in Brazil, validating key systems ahead of 2027 certification.
Wisk Aero completes first autonomous eVTOL flight with its Gen 6 aircraft, pursuing FAA certification for pilotless urban air mobility.
Vertical Aerospace signs MoU with Heli Air Monaco to deploy its Valo eVTOL aircraft on the Nice-Monaco route, targeting 2028 certification.