Revolution.Aero’s Five on Friday: Elroy Air, Lilium and Richard Aboulafia
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This week’s selection of five big industry stories begins with Elroy Air. We also include news from Lilium, Hermeus and Richard Aboulafia..
Industry News
Elroy Air secures $40m in Series A
Aircraft lessor Skye Aviation ordered 15 of Bye Aerospace’s new eFlyer 800 electric aircraft, provisionally increasing the manufacturer’s order total to 800.
Lilium in talks with Brazilian airline for $1bn order
Lilium is negotiating the terms for a 220-aircraft, $1bn order with Azul Airlines, one of Brazil’s largest domestic carriers. Deliveries would begin in 2025.
Hermeus gets $60m from the US Air Force
US Air Force and several venture capital firms are making a $60m investment in Hermeus Corporation, the Georgia-based startup that aims to develop the world’s first reusable hypersonic aircraft.
DHL orders 12 Eviation planes
DHL Express has ordered 12 electric cargo aircraft from start-up Eviation for delivery in 2024. DHL is hoping to make a first test flight later this year.
Richard Aboulafia’s ‘Six AAM Thoughts’
In his monthly newsletter respected aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia provides a candid appraisal of advanced air mobility
