Revolution.Aero’s Five on Friday: Flapper, Eve and the UK Civil Aviation Authority
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Welcome to this week’s selection of five top stories from the world of advanced air mobility. We include news from Flapper, Eve and the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Industry News
Flapper and Skyportz select Electra.aero for UAM services
Electra.aero has secured purchase commitments for 130 hybrid eSTOL (electric short take-off and landing) aircraft totalling $500m in value, after signing agreements with Flapper and Skyportz.
Eve clinches 100-aircraft order from Avantto
Eve has received a 100-aircraft order from Brazilian aircraft sharing firm Aviation Management Services (Avantto), with deliveries expected to start in 2026.
UK CAA announces eVTOL safety consortium
Companies including Bristow Group, Halo Aviation and Vertical Aerospace will join the eVTOL Safety Leadership Group (eVSLG) to ensure the safety of eVTOL passenger and drone flights.
EHang and the Spanish police to trial EHang 216
EHang and the Spanish National Police are to trial the use of EHang’s 216 eVTOL in emergency and security missions.
TeTra Aviation’s Mk-5 eVTOL flight testing
Japanese startup TeTra Aviation released footage of its Mk-5 eVTOL in flight. The company launched flight testing of its uncrewed SN2 prototype in California last month under a Special Airworthiness Certificate.
