Honeywell Successfully Tests Autonomous Detect-and-Avoid System
The “leap forward in safety” could have far-ranging impacts across aviation, including air taxis.
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U.S. Army Partners with eVTOL Developer Beta Technologies
Vermont-based Beta Technologies announced Monday it has won a U.S. Army contract to support flight testing of its Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The partnership eventually aims to help the Army test specific military cargo and logistics missions for eVTOLs, while allowing Beta to accelerate development for both military and civil applications. The […]
Joby Aviation Considers eVTOL Test Flights Over San Francisco Bay
The hour-long tests of Joby’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft would reach altitudes up to 5,000 feet.
Phractyl Defends Its Bizarre, Bird-Like Aircraft Design
‘Macrobat’ engineer answers questions about the weird electric concept.
USAF Pilot Conducts First Remotely Piloted Government eVTOL Flight
A U.S. Air Force pilot recently successfully flew an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft during remote pilot in control (rPIC) training, marking the first government flight of a remotely piloted eVTOL, the Air Force said. “A crucial thing that the RC controller allows you to do that a completely unmanned or a completely […]
Boeing Invests $450 Million in Wisk Aero’s Autonomous eVTOL
Electric vertical takeoff and landing developer plans largest air taxi fleet in the industry.
Joby Aviation Claims ‘Fastest Flight of an eVTOL Aircraft’
California-based Joby Aviation is now focusing on reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet, during envelope expansion flights. [Courtesy Joby Aviation]
Lockheed Martin Invests in eSTOL Startup Electra
Virginia-based startup Electra.aero says it has secured a key investment from Lockheed Martin as it seeks to develop a hybrid electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft.
Dornier Seawings Adds Light Sport Seaplane to Its Lineup
The DS-2C joins the CD2 Seastar twin turboprop in the company’s return to the flying boat scene.
Bellwether Releases Video Showing First Test Flight of eVTOL Prototype
Bellwether Industries, a London-based startup, has released footage of a test flight of its half-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company defines its eVTOL, named Antelope, as a “volar”—an urban air mobility (UAM) aircraft meant for private use. Antelope features an exceedingly futuristic design with a hidden propulsion system. Alongside concept images […]
