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In a significant stride towards advancing aerial mobility, SkyDrive Inc., a prominent Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has been awarded a substantial innovation grant by the Japanese government. The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has selected SkyDrive to partake in the “Next-generation Air Mobility Field” under the Small and Medium Enterprise Innovation Promotion Project...

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Lilium To Sell eVTOLs with EMCJET in Texas

22 October 2023 || 3 min read

German based eVTOL developer, Lilium, has announced its first private sale of its eVTOL jet in the U.S. market in a new eVTOL maker and brokerage partnership. In partnership with EMCJET, an industry-leading full-service aircraft brokerage and management company. EMCJET is set to be the exclusive Lilium dealer in Texas through 2030 for private sales. Under the terms of the...

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Joby Delivers First eVTOL to Edwards AFB

22 October 2023 || 3 min read

Joby has announced it has delivered its first aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base approximately six months ahead of the expected 2024 delivery date. On-base operations with Joby aircraft will be used to demonstrate a range of logistics missions, including cargo and passenger transportation, and will be operated by both Joby and U.S. Air Force personnel. In partnership with the...

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EH216-S, EHang’s passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, has obtained the type certificate (TC) officially issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The EH216-S TC awarding ceremony was held at the CAMIC International Convention Center in Beijing on October 13, during which CAAC issued the EH216-S TC to EHang. In February 2022, CAAC published the “Special Conditions” for...

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In a collaboration originally dating back to 2018, Volocopter and ADAC Luftrettung have taken a step towards advancing emergency medical services (EMS) through the deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This partnership, initiated by a feasibility study, is set to improve the way emergency medical care is delivered, significantly reducing response times and enhancing the overall effectiveness...

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In a move that will help advance aerial mobility and provide crucial services to remote communities, Skyports Drone Services has announced their partnership with RigiTech to introduce a pioneering drone delivery project in Yeosu City, Korea. The project, supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MoLIT), Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology (KIAST), and Yeosu City government, marks...

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Archer Aviation recently finalized agreements with Synovus Bank and Evans General Contractors, LLC, paving the way for the financing and development of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Covington, Georgia. This facility is set to become the largest eVTOL aircraft manufacturing site globally by volume. Construction is already underway for the initial phase of the Covington facility, encompassing approximately 350,000...

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SkyDrive Inc., a prominent Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has announced renewed collaboration within their existing Suzuki Motor Corporation partnership. This partnership, established in March 2022, signifies the level of commitment from both participating companies in the growth of the aerial mobility industry. Since March of 2022 then, both companies have made considerable progress, culminating in...

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Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Air Vehicles have secured a contract from the U.S. Army to demonstrate a robust resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of lifting loads exceeding 800 pounds and covering distances of over 100 miles. This innovative heavy-lift Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS is poised to enhance military operations while safeguarding soldiers by reducing their exposure...

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BETA Technologies has just opened its large-scale electric aircraft manufacturing facility near Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in Vermont. The site is planned to produce up to 300 aircraft per year by 2027. The 188,500-square-foot electric aircraft factory is expected to create hundreds of jobs, as BETA ramps up to full production rate in the cargo, medical, defense and passenger...

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Skyports Drone Services, a drone deliveries, surveys, and monitoring company, has participated in phase two of the Royal Navy Uncrewed Aerial Systems Heavy Lift Challenge (UASHLC) with Pelican Cargo, an autonomous and fully electric heavy-payload aircraft developed by Pyka, the California-based leader in industrial autonomous electric aircraft technology. Pelican Cargo, which became part of the Skyports Drone Services fleet in...

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VoltAero announced on October 6th that the company will be joining the “Power Up” consortium, a collaborative effort of 18 partners dedicated to revolutionizing electric regional air mobility in Europe. VoltAero signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this past week, which marks a milestone in the Power Up initiative. VoltAero has committed to conducting test flights primarily in the Netherlands,...

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Skyportz, Contreras Earl Architecture, and Pascall+Watson Architects have announced their concept for an Australian waterfront e-mobility hub. This concept, set to debut at the World Air Taxi Congress in San Francisco, envisions the transformation of an existing heliport on Melbourne’s Yarra River into a state-of-the-art vertiport. The availability of vertiports on the water will pave the way for the integration...

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The future of drone operations in Australia received a considerable boost as Skyports Drone Services, a global leader in drone operations, announced last week that they’ve joined forces with Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix. This partnership is set to advance beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations across the country, leveraging cutting-edge long-range vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft technology. In...

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Lilium, the company pioneering the eVTOL Lilium Jet, has marked a significant achievement in its development journey with the initiation of fuselage assembly for the Lilium Jet. The company remains firmly on schedule for its inaugural manned flight, anticipated in late 2024. This milestone underscores Lilium’s capability to progress from concept to realization, as outlined in its strategic plan. The...

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