Report: U.S. Air Force Should Scale Back Investment in eVTOL Tech
Researchers with the Rand Corporation find that the Air Force’s Agility Prime program is not delivering results for itself or its partners.
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China’s EHang Completes First Electric Air Taxi Flight in Brazil
Manufacturer’s self-flying EH216-S takes to the skies above Quadra, São Paulo, in front of Brazilian aviation officials.
DOT: Final Rule on Air Taxi Pilot Training, Operations Coming Soon
At the Honeywell Advanced Air Mobility Summit in Washington, D.C., stakeholders clamor for regulatory clarity.
Electric Air Taxis Could Fly Passengers at 2032 Brisbane Olympics, City Says
The Brisbane City Council last week released a proposal to overhaul the city’s transportation system, including the potential introduction of urban air mobility services.
FAA Issues Final Airworthiness Criteria for Archer Midnight Air Taxi
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer Archer Aviation achieves a critical regulatory milestone, laying the foundation for type certification of its aircraft.
Joby Lays Plans for Electric Air Taxi Network in Saudi Arabia
An agreement with Mukamalah Aviation, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, could include the direct sale of aircraft to the operator.
Beta Makes First Crewed eVTOL Transition Flight
The test flight marks a key milestone for the manufacturer, which is looking to certify its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design in the U.S. by 2026.
Airservices Australia Plans Nationwide Air Traffic System for Drones, Uncrewed Aircraft
The government-owned organization predicted drones will complete 60 million commercial deliveries annually by 2043.
Joby Aviation Signs Exclusive 6-Year Deal for Electric Air Taxi Service in Dubai
Other electric air taxi manufacturers, including Joby competitor Archer Aviation, had previously announced operational agreements to fly in the region in 2026.
NTSB Cites Blade Separation in Electric Aircraft Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board is citing blade failure as the cause of the crash of a remotely piloted Joby Aviation electric aircraft in 2022.
