Air taxis and personal transports

Altovolo launches Sigma personal hybrid-electric eVTOL with Veronte autopilot

Altovolo has unveiled its Sigma hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft designed for the private market. “Combining electric motors with a fuel-based generator, the Sigma achieves an impressive range of 510 miles, significantly surpassing the typical 20–160 miles […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

CITIC Offshore Helicopter, CITIC Financial Leasing order 100 AutoFlight eVTOLs

CITIC Offshore Helicopter, CITIC Financial Leasing and AutoFlight have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement that includes an order for 100 2-ton+ level electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, according an AutoFlight press release. “The three […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Trifan 600 developer XTI Aerospace links with VerdeGo Aero on hybrid-electric propulsion

XTI Aerospace has announced a technology collaboration memorandum of understanding (MOU) with VerdeGo Aero, a developer of hybrid-electric propulsion technology for aircraft. “XTI is seeking optimal powertrain solutions for military and civilian market opportunities within the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Ampaire reports FAA has approved airworthiness/environmental standards for its hybrid/electric engine

Ampaire Inc has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the G-1 Issue Paper for its AMP-H570 hybrid electric propulsion system. “This approval establishes the airworthiness and environmental standards required for FAA Supplemental […]

Air taxis and personal transports

ZeroAvia plans to retrofit RVL Aviation Cessna Grand Caravans with hydrogen-electric engines

ZeroAvia today announced that it has signed an agreement with RVL Aviation which will see RVL operate Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric, zero-emission ZA600 powertrain. “Flights within the British Isles will commence […]