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Air taxis and personal transports

Electra’s hybrid-electric test aircraft achieves first ultra-short eSTOL takeoff and landing in piloted test flights

Electra has announced that it has successfully achieved the first high-performance ultra-short flight operations of its piloted blown-lift hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) demonstrator aircraft (EL-2 Goldfinch). “Today’s milestone is an incredible achievement as […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Lilium extends FBO partnership with Luxaviation to develop ground infrastructure

Lilium today announced an expansion of its partnership with Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide. “The expansion will unlock and leverage ExecuJet’s network of Fixed Based Operations (FBOs)—together with […]

Air taxis and personal transports

MRO tooling company Dedienne announces licensing agreement with Lilium

Maintenance tooling company Dedienne Aerospace has announced a new licence agreement with Lilium which the company says “marks a significant advancement in the aerospace industry, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and operational performance.” “Together with Lilium, […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Lilium announces USD114 million financing round – including private and public commitments

Lilium has announced a USD114 million financing round, including the pricing of a USD40 million underwritten public offering as well as a concurrent USD50 million private placement. “Financing sees meaningful participation from existing shareholders and […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

Lilium Jet to take flight in the French Riviera in 2026

Lilium, UrbanV, the Italian vertiport network operator, and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur (ACA), managing Nice Côte d’Azur airport, the second largest airport place in France, along with the airports of Cannes Mandelieu and Golfe […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Vertical Aerospace releases Q1 2024 financial results

Vertical Aerospace today announces its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.  Stuart Simpson, CEO at Vertical, said “We are within touching distance of kicking off the robust piloted flight test programme […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Archer reports the FAA has issued final airworthiness criteria for its Midnight eVTOL

Archer Aviation reports that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued for public inspection the final airworthiness criteria for Archer’s Midnight aircraft. “This significant regulatory milestone provides the solidified path for Archer to achieve […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Guangdong Province publishes action plan for low-altitude economy

Guangdong Province has released its action plan to promote development of the low-altitude economy (2024-2026), according to eVTOL manufacturer EHang. “The plan provides comprehensive support in policy, airspace management, vertiport layout, low-altitude communication & navigation, […]