How Electra and Bristow Could Launch New Era of ‘Direct Aviation’
Helicopter operator places binding predelivery payments for manufacturing slots.
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U.K.’s Vertical Thinks U.S. Will Lead Way in Electric Air Taxis—for Now
Developer brings its flagship Valo to the U.S. and announces a network of New York City-area routes.
NASA, GE Test Hybrid Engine for Next Decade of Flight
Initial ground trials of a hybrid-electric engine demonstrator support NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project.
U.K.’s Vertical Aerospace Unveils NYC Electric Air Taxi Network
Helicopter operator Bristow and vertiport developer Skyports will work with the company to develop routes in and out of Manhattan.
Beyond Aero’s Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Program Heads to Wind Tunnel
Testing represents one of the final stages in the company’s preliminary design phase, which it expects to complete soon.
U.S. EXIM Bank Bets On Air Taxis, Loans $15M to Embraer’s Eve
Funds will support the company’s procurement of batteries and engineering services from its U.S. supplier, BAE Systems.
2025: A Big Year for Electric Air Taxi Testing, But 2026 Will Be Bigger
Electric air taxis and other novel aircraft are expected to participate in operational trials as soon as summer 2026.
Joby Acquires New Facilities and Simulators as Air Taxi Launch Looms
Developer agrees to obtain a new 700,000-square-foot site and receives the first of two flight simulators from CAE.
Skyryse Achieves First SkyOS-Equipped Black Hawk Flight
Company is developing flight automation systems for a wide range of rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft.
Joby Air Taxi Vertiports Will Use AI ‘Recognition’
Developer partners with North America’s largest parking network operator to build out air taxi infrastructure.
