Vertical Aerospace Begins Testing New Air Taxi Prototype
The U.K. manufacturer is back to trials after an initial prototype aircraft suffered a crash last year.
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Joby Advances to Testing with Production Prototype Air Taxi
Until now, the manufacturer had only performed flight testing with less-developed, preproduction prototypes.
MightyFly Obtains ‘Industry First’ FAA Flight Corridor Approval in California
The company says its 2024 Cento is the first large, self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo drone to receive the consent.
Take a Look at Airbus’ Newly Unveiled Electric Air Taxi
The manufacturer releases new photos and video of the CityAirbus NextGen, a four-seat eVTOL design for passenger transport, medical services, ecotourism, and more.
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.
Archer Begins Building Electric Air Taxis for FAA Certification
The aircraft will be evaluated in for-credit testing with the regulator, a crucial step in type certification for a new design.
Overair Joins Select Group of Electric Air Taxi Firms with Butterfly Prototype Rollout
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design is built for passenger, medical, cargo, and military use cases.
Lilium Begins Electric Jet Production with Delivery of First Fuselage
The eVTOL manufacturer says it’s ready to start building the first Lilium Jet models, which it plans to use for flight testing with EASA.
LTA Pathfinder Debuts
The next-generation airship is expected to spend the next year undergoing ground and flight testing.
Archer’s Midnight Electric Air Taxi Completes Inaugural Test Flight
Archer is eyeing “for-credit” testing with the FAA next year ahead of Midnight’s commercial launch, expected in 2025.
