AIR announced that the company’s uncrewed eVTOL aircraft for the logistics market, has successfully completed advanced nighttime flight demonstrations. This is a critical milestone in solidifying standard operating procedures (SOPs) for night operations and verifying seamless integration with ground crews for loading and unloading the aircraft. The demonstrations further advance the company’s efforts to bring […]
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UrbanLink Increases REGENT Seaglider Order, Accelerating Vision for Zero-Emission Coastal Transportation in Florida and Puerto Rico
REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility, a pioneering South Florida-based advanced air and maritime mobility company. UrbanLink has increased its order of REGENT Viceroy seagliders to 47, from the 27 announced last fall, positioning Florida as a national leader in […]
Electra Raises $115 Million to Pioneer the World’s First Ultra Short Aircraft
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced it has secured $115 million in Series B funding to enter the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, the first-ever Ultra Short aircraft, which can take off and land in 150 feet – roughly 10% of the footprint required for similarly-sized legacy airplanes. The round was led by Prysm Capital, […]
EHang’s EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Completes Debut Flight in Downtown Shanghai
EHang Holdings Limited announced that its flagship pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle EH216-S completed its inaugural demo flight in downtown Shanghai. It served as an excellent backdrop to demonstrate the exceptional capabilities in convenience, safety, and eco-friendliness within the operational environment of UAM in metropolises. It has also officially launched the regular trial operation of the […]
Signature Aviation and Eve Air Mobility to Research Ecosystem Requirements and Services for Advanced Air Mobility Ground Operations
Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to research ecosystem requirements as well as the ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ground operations. “Following the rollout of our first full-scale eVTOL prototype, we continue to build on that momentum and are looking forward […]
Arizona Governor Encourages Next Generation of Technology and Transportation at Celebration of Innovation Awards
In her continuing commitment to fostering innovation throughout the state, supporting entrepreneurs, and working with private sector partners, Governor Katie Hobbs announced key actions to advance Arizona’s leadership in technology. At the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards, in a speech outlining her framework for Emerging Tech in Arizona and key focus areas, Governor Hobbs announced […]
Pivotal Completes BlackFly eVTOL Deliveries
Photo above – Watching a Pivotal BlackFly are experts from AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm within the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Beavercreek, Ohio-based defense contractor Modern Technology Solutions Inc. Pivotal has announced it has completed delivery of 13 BlackFly aircraft to customers across the country. Pivotal’s prototype eVTOLs are currently […]
EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Completes First Flight in Brazil
Photo above – EH216-S´s first flight, performed at Quadra in Sao Paulo region, in the presence of numerous Brazilian aviation representatives and the media. EHang Holdings Limited announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil. EHang’s first trial flight in Brazil took place in […]
Electra Conducts Multiple Flight Demonstrations of Ultra Short Aircraft for U.S. Military
Photo above – Electra’s Ultra Short technology demonstrator takes off from a grass field during a flight demo at Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. Credit: Electra Electra.aero, Inc. has announced successful flight demonstrations of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short prototype for military stakeholders. The demonstrations, held at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico […]
CRISALION Mobility Appoints Laure Glatron as Chief Business Development Officer
CRISALION Mobility has appointed Laure Glatron as its new Chief Business Development Officer. Born in France, Laure and has lived in Spain for more than 10 years. She brings a wealth of experience, having held senior positions in the airline and tourism sector and in the field of business development. Her main challenge in this […]