Soratobu Taxi, a Japanese air transport operator, has completed an investment in California-based electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developer PLANA US. The investment amount was not disclosed. Soratobu Taxi, also known as SkyTaxi, is based in Osaka, Japan. The investment...

SkyDrive, a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, together with a consortium led bye VTOL Implementation Project Phase I Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., has announced the selection of its joint proposal for the “eVTOL Implementation...

The Dubai Airshow is set to break new ground this year as eVTOL aircraft join the flying display for the first time, signalling how far advanced air mobility (AAM) has come in moving from concept to real-world operations. Running from 17 to 21 November...

Archer Aviation has announced that the Japan Airlines-led consortium, featuring the Archer Midnight aircraft, has been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to take part in phase one of Tokyo’s “eVTOL Implementation Project.” This first phase will evaluate market potential and...

Joby Aviation has commenced power-on testing of the first of several aircraft built for FAA type inspection authorization (TIA). The piloted, four-passenger eVTOL aircraft prototype is due to make its inaugural flight later this year, with the U.S. air...