Fixed wing low/zero emissions

Heart “to make first flight of X1 electric airliner prototype in Plattsburgh next year”

Heart Aerospace, the Swedish hybrid -electric airplane maker, plans to conduct the first fully electric experimental flight of its demonstrator airplane, Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1), at upstate New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport in 2025. […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Vertical Aerospace secures more funding, outlines new financial and programme strategies

Vertical Aerospace today announced a new agreement between the company, its majority shareholder Stephen Fitzpatrick, and its primary creditor Mudrick Capital Management.  This “secures a commitment to USD50 million in new funding, strengthening Vertical’s financial […]

Jobs and appointments

Volocopter appoints Olivier Vogelsang, formerly of Lilium, to CFO post

Volocopter has appointed Oliver Vogelgesang as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. “Oliver will steer the ongoing fundraising activities and future-proof financial activities following its aircraft certification in 2025 and entry into market,” said […]