The U.S. Navy’s Unconventional ‘Flying Pancake’ Fighter
Vought V-173 prototype’s 427 square feet of wing area gave it the capability of taking off nearly vertically with typical wind over a ship’s deck.
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U.S. Military Gets First Look at Ultra Short Aircraft
Manufacturer Electra performs demonstration flights for the military under a $85 million contract with the U.S. Air Force.
Embraer’s Eve Rolls Out First Air Taxi Prototype
The manufacturer joins a select group of companies that have unveiled a completed full-scale prototype of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design.
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.
Joby Eyes Regional Service With Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Air Taxi
The company has previously discussed its plans for intracity air taxi routes using its flagship, battery-electric model.
XTI Lands Up to $55M to Develop VTOL Business Aircraft
The investment gives the company a post-sale valuation of about $275M as it works to develop its flagship TriFan 600.
Joby Advances to Testing with Production Prototype Air Taxi
Until now, the manufacturer had only performed flight testing with less-developed, preproduction prototypes.
Joby Rolls Out Second Air Taxi Prototype, Breaks Ground on Expansion
The manufacturer has completed its second production prototype, which it says will join its initial prototype at Edwards Air Force Base in California later this year.
Rotor Unveils First Production Uncrewed Aircraft Built on Robinson Platform
The aircraft, on display last month at Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California, will continue its North American tour with appearances in San Diego and Montréal.
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.
