Flight Testing

Agency says the experimental, quiet aircraft is expected to break the sound barrier in early June.

Company completes a flight campaign with a demonstrator drone that it says validates its core airframe technology.

Vertical Aerospace completes a piloted transition from hover to forward flight.

Three-year trials of electric air taxis, autonomous aircraft, and other aviation technologies will be conducted.

Manufacturer AutoFlight says Matrix represents inaugural ‘5-ton class’ eVTOL flight.

Six-month operational test campaign involved regulators, airports, operators, and other key stakeholders.

DOD selects participants for upcoming series of uncrewed aircraft system evaluations by military operators.

Electric air taxis and other novel aircraft are expected to participate in operational trials as soon as summer 2026.

Alef Aeronautics’ Model A Ultralight is billed as a ‘drive-and-fly’ vehicle fit for the roads and skies.

Alef Aeronautics says two airports have agreed to host testing of its prototype Model Zero.