Joby Aviation Moves A Step Closer to Certification
The California-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer has begun FAA conformity testing of its air taxi prototype.
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Archer Aviation: Feds Won’t Charge Company Engineer in Trade Secret Case
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) said Thursday that federal prosecutors told the company they won’t charge an Archer employee accused by rival Wisk Aero of stealing trade secrets. For the past 10 months, Archer and Wisk have been locked in a bitter legal battle over their designs for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Archer said […]
Honeywell Successfully Tests Autonomous Detect-and-Avoid System
The “leap forward in safety” could have far-ranging impacts across aviation, including air taxis.
5 Ways eVTOL Avionics Will Change How Pilots Fly
Although the fledgling electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry faces a long path to aircraft certification and entering service, avionics giants are already defining the future of this new aviation sector. No pressure. They’re just taking on the challenge of merging electronics and visual displays—across flight controls, navigation, communication, fuel systems, and threat detection—for […]
How Much Will It Cost to Fly on eVTOL Air Taxis?
Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are years away from entering service, but the discussion is already under way about passenger prices.
Embraer Signs Deal to Bring Air Taxis to Asia-Pacific Region
Embraer and Ascent have announced a deal that could bring air taxis to the Asia-Pacific region in 2026. Under the agreement, Eve Urban Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Embraer, will provide Ascent, an aviation taxi booking platform, with 100 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). With 100,000 hours of allocated flying time each year, […]
