Is China the Top Dog in eVTOL?
We address that question and break down news from Amazon, Archer, and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
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Lilium’s Pioneer Edition Jet Hits U.S. Market with Launch of Private Sales
The German firm said its first-edition eVTOL is the first of its kind to become available for private sale to U.S. customers.
Archer Plans to Launch Electric Air Taxi Flights Across the UAE
The eVTOL manufacturer intends to make the UAE its first international launch market, adding to its projected services in the U.S.
China’s EHang Earns World’s First eVTOL Type Certificate
The electric air taxi manufacturer could launch commercial passenger services as early as this year, which would beat out U.S. and European rivals.
In Israel and Gaza, Drones Change the Calculus of War
In this edition of Future of FLYING, we touch on drones in the Middle East, Wing’s Dallas drone delivery launch, and more.
Archer Secures $65 Million in Financing for ‘World’s Largest’ eVTOL Production Plant
Construction on the Covington, Georgia facility, which is expected to produce up to 650 Midnight aircraft per year, is already well underway.
Opener Rebrands to Pivotal and Unveils Helix, Its First Scalable Production Aircraft
The company’s BlackFly personal eVTOL is one of the first of its kind to be sold and delivered to customers.
Flying Cars, Rocket Ships, Self-Piloting Drones and More Abound at UP.Summit 2023
In this special edition of the Future of FLYING newsletter, we give you an inside look at some of the most futuristic aircraft on Earth—and a roundup of the biggest news.
Archer Aviation Secures Initial $1 Million Payment Through Air Force Contract
The installment is expected to be the first of many for Archer, which signed contracts with AFWERX Agility Prime worth up to $142 million in July.
Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Is Now Flying with Pilots on Board
The eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation hit another key milestone on its path to type certification with the introduction of crewed test flights.
