AAM/UAM route and programme news

FI 2024: Joby shows full-scale eVTOL replica and plans for a Northern UK inter-urban network

Joby Aviation is making its debut at Farnborough International Airshow (Hall4: Booth # 41000) with a full-scale replica aircraft and some outline plans for a UK intercity network. “While Joby believes London offers a significant opportunity for […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Electra’s hybrid EL-2 Goldfinch eSTOL aircraft completes first grass runway test flights

Electra has completed off-runway test flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft from a grass field near Electra’s facility in Manassas, VA. According to the company: “The flights […]

Air taxis and personal transports

CAEFTA approves financing grant for Archer’s electric powertrain manufacturing facility

Archer Aviation announced today that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 it received approval from California’s Alternative Energy And Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) for its USD117 million project covering the planned expansion of its advanced manufacturing facilities […]