eVTOL

Beta is developing two variants of its all-electric Alia, but the manufacturer hopes to install charging infrastructure for all aircraft to use.

We round up news from Helijet, Beta Technologies, SpaceX, Zipline, and plenty more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.

The Utah Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division released a report on how drones, electric air taxis, and other new aircraft may fit into the state’s skies.

An agreement with the British Columbia-based helicopter airline represents the first eVTOL purchase from a Canadian air carrier and Beta’s first sale in the country.

The FAA and Air Force both have skin in the AAM game, and the two will partner to integrate new designs such as eVTOL or autonomous aircraft.

Air Force pilots will help evaluate the airplane’s performance on mission, including resupply and personnel transport.

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certificated electric aircraft, is set to shape the future of sustainable aviation as it teams up with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program for innovative training and operational missions.

Archer is eyeing “for-credit” testing with the FAA next year ahead of Midnight’s commercial launch, expected in 2025.

The manufacturer signed agreements to provide air taxis, establish a nationwide AAM network, and provide aircraft and training to Korean police.

The company said it was the first to complete public eVTOL flight demonstrations in Los Angeles County.