FedEx and Elroy Air to Test Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL
FedEx Express is partnering with California-based Elroy Air to develop and test an autonomous hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for cargo in 2023.
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EHang Expects Chinese Certification of Autonomous Air Taxi by Mid-2022
Electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer EHang said it’s planning to win type certification in China of its 216-S two-seat, autonomous air taxi by the middle of 2022.
EASA Issues ‘World’s First’ Design Specs on eVTOL Vertiports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issues the “world’s first” design guidance for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as the FAA lags behind.
Joby Aviation Reports ‘Strong’ 2021 Financials While Resuming Test Flights
The California-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer reports significant progress toward certification and ends a test flight pause.
Senate Passes Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act
The bill is aimed at helping the federal government bolster the AAM industry.
FAA Approves Joby Aviation Initial Systems and Compliance Reviews
California-based eVTOL developer Joby Aviation announced Friday it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration of its first systems review and compliance review.
Archer Says Revenue Will Be Used to Further Certification Efforts
Company reported more than $358 million in earnings for 2021.
USAF and Beta Perform First Airman Flight of an Electric Aircraft through Agility Prime Program
U.S. Air Force pilots have performed the first crewed demonstration flight for an Agility Prime partner, using Beta Technologies’ Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
FAA to Undergo Audit of Air Taxi Certification Process
An audit aimed at examining the FAA’s certification process for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis is expected to begin by the end of this month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.
Joby Aviation Partners with CAE to Develop eVTOL Air Taxi Sim
Joby Aviation announced Wednesday it’s partnering with Canada-based CAE to develop and qualify flight simulators that will be used to train electric air taxi pilots.
