Bristow Group Announces Strategic Partnership for AAM Service in Saudi Arabia
The collaboration with The Helicopter and Jet Company is only the latest AAM initiative from Bristow, which is steadily moving beyond rotorcraft.
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Sikorsky Looks to Enter eVTOL Industry with Eye-Catching Tilt-Wing Design
The manufacturer’s HEX testbed and demonstrator aircraft will help it evaluate a future family of large, self-flying VTOL models.
Airbus, LCI Collaborate to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystems
The partners will create AAM forecasts, perform industry research, and use data analytics to develop solutions for AAM fleets, operations, and infrastructure.
U.K. Government Allots $10M for Vertical Aerospace Electric Air Taxi Propeller Project
The manufacturer has now received a total of $47 million in British government grant funding, which it will use to develop its next-generation propellers.
AutoFlight Makes First Public Intercity Flight of Electric Air Taxi
The Chinese manufacturer said it was the first to achieve the milestone, flying about 31 miles between Shenzhen and Zhuhai.
Lilium Prepares to Ramp Up Production of Electric Jet Propulsion Units
The manufacturer of the seven-seat Lilium Jet begins to install a serial production line for the aircraft’s electric propulsion system, which powers 36 electric ducted fans.
Pivotal Delivers First Four BlackFly Personal Aircraft for Air Force Evaluation
The light eVTOL manufacturer is working with AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force, to assess the aircraft for a range of use cases.
Joby Aviation Reports 2023 Earnings, Achieves Key Air Taxi Certification Milestone
The company is now ramping up to for-credit FAA testing and expects to produce 12 aircraft this year, among other projections.
Boeing Self-Flying Air Taxi Venture Wisk Aero Sets Plan for Texas Service
The manufacturer partnered with the city of Sugar Land, Texas, to explore operations of its autonomous air taxi in Greater Houston.
Moving World Report 2024: Breaking Down Challenges, Opportunities in Aviation
lectric airplanes, air taxis, flying cars, drones, and other aircraft are being developed to address issues such as carbon emissions and the pilot shortage.
