In the protracted race for certification, four of the front-running eVTOL developers continue to expand the envelope of their flight-test prototypes. However, while Archer Aviation, Eve Air Mobility, Joby Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace continue to progress with their programs,...

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft’s entry into service in the UAE. Archer is the first eVTOL manufacturer to transition...

Vision Aero, a low-altitude mobility company, has completed an angel extension round worth an eight-figure RMB sum. The round was led by Orinno Capital, with participation from Jinduo Investment. The funds will primarily be used to accelerate R&D iteration, maiden...

Skyports Infrastructure’s Downtown Skyport in Manhattan received five eVTOL flights during Joby Aviation’s week-long New York City flight campaign between April 23 and May 1, with the facility also serving as Joby’s base for aircraft operations and charging in...

Eve Air Mobility has provided an update on the development programme for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Having completed 59 test flights to date, the company is hoping to achieve its first transition flights by the...