Archer Installs ‘Automotive Style’ Air Taxi Battery Pack Production Line
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer says its newly installed battery pack manufacturing line is capable of producing up to 15,000 per year.
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NASA, Boeing Set New Timeline for Scrubbed Starliner Launch
The space agency and manufacturer are now targeting a launch no earlier than 6:16 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 17.
What Is Polaris Dawn? Breaking Down the Upcoming SpaceX Mission
SpaceX reveals its first-generation extravehicular activity (EVA) spacesuits, designed to be worn in the vacuum of space as well as the confines of a spacecraft.
Pyka, SNC Partner to Offer Massive Cargo Drone to U.S. DOD
The partners are modifying Pyka’s flagship Pelican Cargo aircraft, an uncrewed, fully electric drone, for use by DOD customers.
EHang Completes Middle East’s First Passenger-Carrying eVTOL Demo Flight
The manufacturer in December made the world’s first commercial eVTOL demonstration flight in China and has obtained type, production, and airworthiness approvals.
Lilium Receives Order for 20 eVTOL Jets, Forms Operational Partnership in U.S.
The manufacturer agrees to sell aircraft to UrbanLink Air Mobility, a company founded in March that plans to operate eVTOL aircraft in several major American cities.
Air Force Secretary Gets in Cockpit of Self-Flying Fighter Plane
The X-62A VISTA, a modified F-16 testbed aircraft, is helping the Air Force explore artificial intelligence applications in combat aircraft.
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.
SpaceX Adds Cosmic Tourism Offering to Website
According to the company’s website, customers can book missions to Earth orbit as early as this year, with flights to the International Space Station following in 2025.
