Fixed wing low/zero emissions

Safran TG600 turbogenerator will power Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid electric airliner

Electra and Safran Helicopter Engines have announced a life-of-programme production agreement for the TG600 turbogenerator, which will power Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. “The agreement marks a significant milestone in the development and certification […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Horizon Aircraft posts latest financial results – USD78.3 million in cash and prototype progress

Horizon Aircraft today reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 ending May 31, 2026. The company reported it had strengthened its balance sheet with USD78.3 million in cash, providing […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Vertical Aerospace and Near Earth Autonomy partner to advance autonomy in the Valo eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace and Near Earth Autonomy, a provider of autonomous flight systems, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership to bring advanced autonomy capability to Valo, expanding the aircraft’s role across defence and commercial applications. The companies intend to integrate Near […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Japan’s SkyDrive and FAA start familiarization meetings on eVTOL certification

SkyDrive today announced the commencement of formal familiarization meetings with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Familiarization meetings, which are designed to deepen a regulatory authority’s understanding of an aircraft’s performance and incorporated technologies, are […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Archer launches airspace management operational intelligence platform Zee

Archer Aviation Inc has launched “an aviation-specific foundational model that delivers a unified aviation intelligence platform built on ADS-B, ATC communication, maps and charts, aircraft state, terrain and weather data,” called “Zee”. Zee is trained […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Norwegian government funds NOEMI electric seaplane development with EUR3 million grant

NOEMI Aerospace has secured 30 million Norwegian Kroner (EUR 3 million) from Innovation Norway to support flight testing of its electric amphibious aircraft, developing what could become the world’s first certified electric amphibious aircraft for […]

Business Partnerships

Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies partner to advance AAM operations in South Korea

Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter Co., Ltd. and BETA Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to establish electric air taxi services in South Korea, supporting the South Korean Government’s ambition to launch commercial AAM services […]

UAM infrastructure

North Central Texas governments open funding call for airports to prepare for electric aircraft

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has announced the North Texas Advanced Air Mobility Readiness Call for Projects to support near-term airport infrastructure improvements that help prepare the region for the next generation […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Farnborough International: Eve Air Mobility announces display and flight test progress

At this year’s Farnborough International Airshow Eve Air Mobility will showcase its full-scale eVTOL mock-up at the Eve Air Mobility Pavilion (D-030) adjacent to the Farnborough flight line and a flight simulator, which will offer […]