EHang Makes World’s First Commercial Electric Air Taxi Flight
The Chinese manufacturer made commercial demonstration flights in two cities, marking the first passenger-carrying eVTOL trips.
The Chinese manufacturer made commercial demonstration flights in two cities, marking the first passenger-carrying eVTOL trips.
The Chinese manufacturer’s EH216-S air taxi was the first in the world to receive type certification from a national regulator.
A series of simulations focused on potential operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, using tools and procedures already available to air traffic controllers.
The Brazilian manufacturer, a subsidiary of Embraer, achieved a key milestone in its path to type certification.
The company expects to add the new models to its fleet of 48 Embraer E145s in 2028, opening new air travel options for small communities.
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design is built for passenger, medical, cargo, and military use cases.
The Chinese manufacturer joins Archer, Joby, and other eVTOL firms that have laid plans for operations in the Middle East.
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Ampaire, manufacturer of the nine-seat Eco Caravan, eclipsed its own endurance record with a 12-hour flight of its hybrid Electric EEL demonstrator.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a second extension of FAA authorization as lawmakers quibble over a contentious bill.