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.
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Delta Air Lines Partners with Airbus on Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft
Delta Air Lines has agreed to become the first U.S. carrier to collaborate with Airbus on research and development of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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.
First Look: Whisper Aero’s New Electric Surveillance Drone
Whisper Aero has finished validation testing of its new ultra-quiet, high efficiency electric aircraft propulsion technology for the Pentagon.
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.
FlightSafety International Partners with eVTOL Developer Lilium and NetJets
FlightSafety International partners with fractional aircraft ownership company NetJets and Germany-based Lilium to help train pilots to fly electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis.
NASA Inspector General: Artemis Moon Landing Will Be Delayed Another Year
Spacesuit development and other issues will delay NASA’s historic Artemis mission to return humans to the surface of the moon until 2026, according to NASA’s inspector general.
Joby Aviation Targets the U.K.’s Air Taxi Market
Joby Aviation is targeting the U.K. for the first time, as the California-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer widens its international scope.
What Safety Features Should eVTOL Vertiports Include?
The FAA solicits public comment on a draft document detailing requirements for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vertiports.
Miami Signs Air Taxi Agreement with Hyundai’s Supernal
Hyundai’s air taxi company, Supernal, has signed a formal agreement with Miami, Florida, intended to pave the way for air taxi operations as soon as 2028.
