Cheap power means cheaper operations, says Jekta research news Yves Le Marquand 14 Nov 23 0 The cheaper the electricity the cheaper the electric regional air mobility operations, according to new research from Jekta. The study has identified regions, like Africa,… Read more
Volocopter and Joby take to skies above New York news Yves Le Marquand 13 Nov 23 0 Volocopter and Joby have taken part in the world’s first public showcase of multiple eVTOL aircraft today and yesterday in New York. Joby and Volocopter… Read more
AutoFlight signs MoU on MENA strategy with Falcon Aviation Services news Yves Le Marquand 13 Nov 23 0 AutoFlight and Falcon Aviation Services have signed a memorandum of understanding to work out an AAM strategy in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region.… Read more
Honeywell’s AAM unit hits $10bn in secured contracts news Yves Le Marquand 13 Nov 23 0 Honeywell’s AAM business unit has secured contracts worth over $10bn, the firm has announced. “This milestone is not just about reaching a certain number, it’s… Read more
Skyryse reports first automated helicopter autorotation landing news Yves Le Marquand 13 Nov 23 0 Skyryse says it has completed the “world’s first” fully automated helicopter autorotation emergency landing in an outfitted R22. The procedure is one of dozens of… Read more
Vertical reports £22m loss for third quarter, files to raise $180m news Yves Le Marquand 10 Nov 23 0 Vertical Aerospace announced third quarter results reporting a loss of £22m compared to £19m in the same quarter previous year as it continues to make… Read more
Michelin to make custom-designed tires for Lilium Jet news Yves Le Marquand 10 Nov 23 0 Lilium and Michelin have announced a partnership to produce custom tires for the Lilium Jet. The firms began working together more than a year ago… Read more
Moya Aero and MineToo agree deal for 50 eVTOLs news Yves Le Marquand 10 Nov 23 0 Moya Aero and mobility solutions provider, MineToo have signed a letter of intent for 50 aircraft. The deal, which comes at a time of expansion… Read more
Blade ‘turning corner on profit’ with stellar Q3 performance news Yves Le Marquand 9 Nov 23 0 As Blade Air Mobility turns “the corner to profitability” it is “doing so without sacrificing revenue growth’, according to CEO Rob Wiesenthal. The operator announced… Read more
Archer and InterGlobe to launch air taxi services in India news Yves Le Marquand 9 Nov 23 0 Archer and InterGlobe Enterprises have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at launching air taxi services in India. Part of the deal will see… Read more
ARENA backs AMSL Aero’s hydrogen eVTOL plans news Yves Le Marquand 8 Nov 23 0 AMSL Aero has been awarded $5.43m by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as part of its Advancing Renewables Program. The Australian aerospace startup said… Read more
Setting standards: BETA and Archer agree ‘industry-first’ charger deal news Yves Le Marquand 7 Nov 23 0 BETA Technologies has agreed an industry-first deal to supply its electric aircraft chargers to Archer. Archer will use two of BETA’s Charge Cubes at its… Read more
Auckland Airport joins Heart Aerospace advisory board news Yves Le Marquand 7 Nov 23 0 Auckland Airport, the largest in New Zealand, has joined Heart Aerospace’s industry advisory board. Made up of airlines, governments, leasing companies, and airports from around… Read more
Moya Aero and Fototerra sign LoI for 10 eVTOLs news Yves Le Marquand 6 Nov 23 0 Moya Aero and aerial survey specialist, Fototerra have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire 10 Moya eVTOLs. Fototerra plan to use the aircraft… Read more
NEOM to invest in Boom through new investment arm news Yves Le Marquand 3 Nov 23 0 NEOM is investing in Boom Supersonic through its newly inaugurated investment arm, NEOM Investment Fund (NIF). The investment arm has been launched to support the… Read more