Air taxis and personal transports

South Korean start-up launches VTOL service concept which adapts from carbon fuel to electricity

South Korean start-up MOVIATION has launched a pioneering helicopter air taxi concept, VONAER, initially powered by conventional fossil fuel engines but with the capability of a swift adaption to electric engines when they become available. […]

Research

New EUR 40 million European HECATE programme will research electric distribution systems

To support hybrid-electric propulsion systems, new high-voltage distribution technologies will be required as electric power levels increase from hundreds of kilowatts in today’s aircraft, to megawatt levels in the aircraft of the future. The HECATE […]

UTM

UK Research and Innovation seeks feedback on airspace integration plan released by Future Aviation

The UK Future Aviation Industry Working Group (FAIWG) has published a strategic airspace integration plan for the coming 3-5 years. The plan is designed to overcome barriers and unlock potential for the UK. The plan by FAIG for Airspace […]

Air taxis and personal transports

“Interim solution for AAM aircraft FAA certification is required” – GAMA’s CEO Peter Bunce

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes “Looking forward to the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) sector, it is critical that the FAA, DOT and the Office of Management and Budget complete the rulemaking they call the “powered-lift” special […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Joby reports “completion of second of five FAA certification milestones”

Joby Aviation today announced it has completed the second of five stages required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify its revolutionary electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger use. “In […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Shidi/T Cab Tech E20 eVTOL developers announce RMB 100 million round of financing

Shanghai Shidi Technology Co has announced the completion of 100 million RMB Pre-A round of financing to support the development of its five seat TCab Tech E-20 eVTOL.  This round of financing was led by Yuanyi Investment, Kunlun Capital, KIP Capital , and old […]