Lilium Nabs Order for 10 Pioneer Edition Jets from ArcosJet
ArcosJet, Lilium’s exclusive authorized dealer in the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Cyprus, will sell the four-seat eVTOL to private customers in the UAE.
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Skyryse’s Automated Autorotation Tech Lands Guinness World Record
The aviation technology startup completed the first fully automated autorotation for an emergency landing, using a tech-equipped Robinson R66.
Archer Plans Sale of 200 Electric Air Taxis to Partner in India, Eyeing 2026 Launch
The eVTOL manufacturer and new partner InterGlobe will initially offer air taxi services in the Indian cities of Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
China’s EHang Earns World’s First eVTOL Type Certificate
The electric air taxi manufacturer could launch commercial passenger services as early as this year, which would beat out U.S. and European rivals.
In Israel and Gaza, Drones Change the Calculus of War
In this edition of Future of FLYING, we touch on drones in the Middle East, Wing’s Dallas drone delivery launch, and more.
Artist will.i.am Headlines $15M Investment in Flying Car Company Jetson
The artist turned entrepreneur will also train to become one of the first pilots of Jetson One, the company’s flagship aircraft.
Beta Technologies Will Deliver Electric Aircraft, Chargers to Air Force Base
The agreement extends the company’s three-year partnership with AFWERX Agility Prime, the innovation arm of the Air Force dedicated to vertical lift.
Electric Airplane Manufacturer Heart Aerospace Taps Honeywell for Flight Control System
The company’s compact fly-by-wire controls will be installed on Heart’s ES-30 regional electric airplane.
Bristow to Bring Volocopter Air Taxis to U.S. Via New Partnership
Bristow agreed to buy two VoloCity eVTOLs—and help the German firm build a presence in the U.S. and U.K.
EASA Charts Future of Drone, AAM Industry With Proposed Framework
The European regulator released a 58-page proposal to craft rules and regulations for drones and eVTOL aircraft, including air taxis.
