Vertical flies first piloted thrustborne tests in eVTOL

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Yves Le Marquand

8 Jan 25

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Vertical Aerospace has successfully completed a first set of piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres in its eVTOL aircraft. The milestone means Vertical’s VX4 aircraft has now…

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Beta Technologies expands charging network by nearly 200% in 2024

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Jan 25

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Beta Technologies installed electric chargers at 30 new sites in 2024, growing its network by almost 200%, the company has reported. The electric aircraft and…

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Verticals partners with Monolith to accelerate testing

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Jan 25

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Vertical Aerospace has began working with artificial intelligence (AI) software provider Monolith to increase its eVTOL testing and simulation programme efficiency. Flight and ground tests…

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Volocopter files for insolvency as search for investment continues

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Jan 25

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Volocopter has started insolvency proceedings as it continues to look for further investment to fund its eVTOL programme.  The German eVTOL developer announced on Monday…

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New Zealand air ambulance operator orders BETA eVTOLs

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Dec 24

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New Zealand Air Ambulance Service has placed a deposit-backed order for two BETA eVTOLs with options for a further 10. The operator, which is the…

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Joby’s aircraft undergoes major FAA aerostructure tests

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Dec 24

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Joby Aviation has completed a series of major aerostructure tests for certification credit with the FAA. The company reported successfully completing static load testing of…

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Skyports breaks ground on UK vertiport development

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Dec 24

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Skyports Infrastructure and Bicester Motion have broken ground on the UK’s first vertiport testbed development. The vertiport is under construction on a plot of 0.42…

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SkyGrid publishes concept of operations

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Dec 24

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SkyGrid has released its blueprint for third-party service providers in its Concept of Operations for Third-Party Services Supporting the Airspace Integration of AAM.  The concept of…

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Skyports and Groupe ADP joint venture to operate Manhattan heliport

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Dec 24

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A joint venture between Skyports Infrastructure and Groupe ADP has been named as the new operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. The New York City…

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Vertical Aerospace announces $50m funding from Mudrick Capital

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Nov 24

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Vertical Aerospace has announced $50m in new funding as part of a transaction worth $180m with Mudrick Capital. The signing of a non-binding term sheet…

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SAI Flight pre-orders 10 SkyDrive aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Nov 24

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SkyDrive, South Carolina-based operator SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport have signed an agreement to jointly explore eVTOL aircraft services in the region, including a…

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EHang authorises $30m share repurchase

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Fayaz Hussain

22 Nov 24

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The board of EHang Holdings has approved a $30m share repurchase programme of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) or ordinary shares over the next 12…

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EHang reports 348% YoY jump in Q3 revenue, delivers 63 units

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Fayaz Hussain

20 Nov 24

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EHang announced financial results for the third quarter (Q3) with total revenue of RMB128.1m ($18.3m). That figure is up 348% year-over-year from the same period…

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EHang and Enpower to develop eVTOL motors

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Nov 24

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EHang has formed a strategic partnership with Zhuhai Enpower Electric to jointly develop electric motors and motor controllers for its eVTOL aircraft. Enpower is a…

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Archer’s expenses soar in Q3 amid manufacturing ramp-up

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Fayaz Hussain

8 Nov 24

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Archer reported widening losses in the third quarter of 2024, as the eVTOL manufacturer continues its push toward commercialisation. The company’s net loss expanded to…

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