Joby Advances to Testing with Production Prototype Air Taxi
Until now, the manufacturer had only performed flight testing with less-developed, preproduction prototypes.
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Joby Rolls Out Second Air Taxi Prototype, Breaks Ground on Expansion
The manufacturer has completed its second production prototype, which it says will join its initial prototype at Edwards Air Force Base in California later this year.
Volar Looks to Commercialize eSTOL Aircraft in UAE
The Hong Kong-based firm is developing an aircraft-agnostic platform for on-demand, zero-emission trips.
Regent Eyes Electric Seaglider Service in Abu Dhabi
The manufacturer will collaborate with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transportation.
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.
Air Taxi Manufacturers Archer, Joby Set Sights on Abu Dhabi
Both companies are working with Abu Dhabi government agencies to build ecosystems in the city for their respective aircraft.
Electric Air Taxi Manufacturer Archer Aviation Opens D.C. Office
With a new headquarters and growing policy, government, and regulatory affairs team, Archer is stepping up its presence on Capitol Hill.
Electra.aero Nabs $1.9M Army Contract for Electric Aircraft Testing
The manufacturer’s flagship, hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft requires only the space of a soccer field to launch and touch down.
Eve Receives Order For Up to 50 Electric Air Taxis From Japan’s AirX
AirX also becomes the Brazilian manufacturer’s first services and operations solutions and Vector software customer in Japan.
Vertiport Developer Skyportz to Launch Operations as Wilbur Air
The wholly owned subsidiary will operate advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft from Electra.
