eVTOL

Manufacturer AutoFlight says Matrix represents inaugural ‘5-ton class’ eVTOL flight.

Developer brings its flagship Valo to the U.S. and announces a network of New York City-area routes.

Helicopter operator Bristow and vertiport developer Skyports will work with the company to develop routes in and out of Manhattan.

Funds will support the company’s procurement of batteries and engineering services from its U.S. supplier, BAE Systems.

Electric air taxis and other novel aircraft are expected to participate in operational trials as soon as summer 2026.

Developer agrees to obtain a new 700,000-square-foot site and receives the first of two flight simulators from CAE.

Efforts to integrate AAM aircraft are trickling down to the states.

Developer partners with North America’s largest parking network operator to build out air taxi infrastructure.

Company anticipates certification, first deliveries, and entry into service as soon as 2027.

Company aims to build its first production-intent Chaparral aircraft in 2026 before ramping up to high-rate production.