eVTOL

The manufacturer in December made the world’s first commercial eVTOL demonstration flight in China and has obtained type, production, and airworthiness approvals.

The manufacturer agrees to sell aircraft to UrbanLink Air Mobility, a company founded in March that plans to operate eVTOL aircraft in several major American cities.

Until now, the manufacturer had only performed flight testing with less-developed, preproduction prototypes.

The manufacturer says its presence at this year’s event in Geneva will be its largest yet.

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.

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.

Both companies are working with Abu Dhabi government agencies to build ecosystems in the city for their respective aircraft.

The service is investigating the aircraft’s potential utility in environments with operational challenges or minimal infrastructure.

With a new headquarters and growing policy, government, and regulatory affairs team, Archer is stepping up its presence on Capitol Hill.

AirX also becomes the Brazilian manufacturer’s first services and operations solutions and Vector software customer in Japan.