Joby Advances to Testing with Production Prototype Air Taxi
Until now, the manufacturer had only performed flight testing with less-developed, preproduction prototypes.
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Lilium to Debut Full-Scale eVTOL Jet at EBACE
The manufacturer says its presence at this year’s event in Geneva will be its largest yet.
Beta Makes First Crewed eVTOL Transition Flight
The test flight marks a key milestone for the manufacturer, which is looking to certify its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design in the U.S. by 2026.
Air Taxi Manufacturers Archer, Joby Set Sights on Abu Dhabi
Both companies are working with Abu Dhabi government agencies to build ecosystems in the city for their respective aircraft.
Eve Receives Order For Up to 50 Electric Air Taxis From Japan’s AirX
AirX also becomes the Brazilian manufacturer’s first services and operations solutions and Vector software customer in Japan.
Lilium Begins Producing Battery Packs for Electric Jet
Each electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Lilium Jet will include 10 battery packs, which provide range and redundancy.
Electric Air Taxi Manufacturers Turn to NASA to Model Noise
NASA’s Overflow computer program predicts how air will behave around the aircraft, giving manufacturers insight into potential noise during operations.
Electric Air Taxis Reach Mass Production Phase in China
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer EHang says it now has the trio of approvals necessary to scale up commercial operations in China.
U.K. Releases Blueprint for Electric Drone, Air Taxi Operations by 2028
The U.K. Department for Transport publishes guidance for the country’s growing drone and air taxi industries, aiming for routine service within the next five years.
Airbus, LCI Collaborate to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystems
The partners will create AAM forecasts, perform industry research, and use data analytics to develop solutions for AAM fleets, operations, and infrastructure.
