Jobs and appointments

Vertical appoints former UK national security agency chief Lord Andrew Parker to board of directors

Vertical Aerospace today announced the appointment of Lord Andrew Parker to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company’s leadership in defence, national security, and government affairs. The appointment is effective as of 2 June 2025. […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Archer announces it has started next phase of eVTOL Midnight flight test programme

Today, Archer announced it has begun the next phase of Midnight’s flight test programme showcasing piloted flight. “This phase builds on years of safe, autonomous flight testing across its various aircraft platforms, which validated its […]

Air taxis and personal transports

“EHang has started CAAC certification application for its VT35 long-range pilotless eVTOL”

EHang is in the process of applying for certification of its VT35, a next-generation long-range lift-and-cruise pilotless eVTOL and upgraded version of the VT30, according to the company in a Linkedin post to coincide with […]

Air taxis and personal transports

AirCar publishes new noise test results: “71.6dB at 30 meters…16dB quieter than a helicopter”

AirCar, in a Linkedin post, has published its latest noise test result – emitting just 71.6 dB at 30 meters, according to the company. The post continues: “Our latest noise test—personally conducted by our CEO […]

UAM infrastructure

Urban V, Future Flight Global agree international AAM infrastructure strategy, starting in Rome

UrbanV, a vertiport infrastructure and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) services company, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a pioneer in electric aircraft operations, have entered into a landmark agreement to develop and deploy Advanced Air Mobility […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Samson Sky chooses Slovenia’s Beyond Motors for its Switchblade Flying car initial propulsion unit

 Samson Sky, producers of the Switchblade Flying Car, which first flew in November 2023, has just announced that Beyond Motors will be the primary electric motor supplier for the Switchblade. Beyond is a Slovenian company […]