Archer expects to deliver first revenue generating aircraft this year news Yves Le Marquand 28 Feb 25 0 Archer Aviation said its expects to deliver its first revenue generating eVTOL aircraft later this year to helicopter operator Abu Dhabi Aviation. The eVTOL aircraft… Read more
Joby forecasts $500m-plus spend in 2025 news Yves Le Marquand 27 Feb 25 0 Joby Aviation is set to spend equivalent to Toyota’s incoming $500m investment as it forecasts 2025 outgoings as high as $540m, highlighting the costs of… Read more
‘This is not the end of the road’ says former Eviation CEO Deep Dive Yves Le Marquand 24 Feb 25 0 Eviation Aircraft has laid off the majority of its staff and put a “temporary pause” –something we are fast becoming accustomed to in 2025 – on its… Read more
Merlin and Quikjet launch pilot fatigue study news Yves Le Marquand 24 Feb 25 0 Autonomous flight systems developer Merlin and cargo airline Quikjet are conducting a study to assess pilot fatigue levels whilst flying. The study will see the… Read more
Alef offers peak at flying car with test flight footage news Yves Le Marquand 21 Feb 25 0 Flying car developer Alef Aeronautics has provided a glimpse of its flying car under development, releasing test flight footage of an ultralight prototype for… Read more
BAE expanding Endicott base with laser focus on electrification news Yves Le Marquand 21 Feb 25 0 BAE Systems is set to add a 150,000sqft facility to its existing footprint in Endicott, New York dedicated to commercial aircraft electrification. At a time… Read more
US Navy expands contract with PteroDynamics news Yves Le Marquand 21 Feb 25 0 The US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has deepened its relationship with PteroDynamics through a fresh contract expansion worth $4.65m. PteroDynamics, a developer… Read more
US utility secures FAA exemption for BVLOS operations news Yves Le Marquand 19 Feb 25 0 Southern Company has become the first utility company in the US to secure a Part 91 exemption for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations… Read more
ZeroAvia set to sell first novel electric engine to Jetcruzer news Yves Le Marquand 19 Feb 25 0 ZeroAvia has agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS) to Jetcruzer International. Expected to be delivered this spring, the… Read more
Reliable Robotics adds to defence advisory board news Yves Le Marquand 11 Feb 25 0 Reliable Robotics has appointed General Richard D. Clarke (ret.) and General Mike Minihan (ret.) to its Defense Advisory Board. Clarke previously served as the Commander… Read more
Archer raises $300m to further defence venture news Yves Le Marquand 11 Feb 25 0 Archer has raised $301.75m to continue development of its hybrid aircraft platform designed initially for the defence market. This raise, lead by investors including BlackRock,… Read more
Beta’s installs first electric charger in South Carolina news Yves Le Marquand 11 Feb 25 0 Florence Regional Airport (FLO) become the first location in South Carolina to install a Beta Technologies electric aircraft charger. The charger, manufactured by Beta, are… Read more
Pyka releases second crop-spraying aircraft news Yves Le Marquand 11 Feb 25 0 Pyka has released its second generation agricultural spray aircraft with prices starting at $550,000. The Pelican 2 features a 300-litre payload and is capable of… Read more
Amphibious aviation conference ‘bigger than last year’ news Yves Le Marquand 27 Jan 25 0 Numbers are up across delegates, sponsors and exhibitors compared with 2024 at this year’s Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA25) conference. The conference… Read more
Aura welcomes latest FCC rule-making proposal news Yves Le Marquand 22 Jan 25 0 Aura Network Systems has welcomed the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) latest notice of proposed rule-making related to dedicated spectrum for advanced air mobility. The inclusion… Read more