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“AAM Reality Index” New Infographics Format for eVTOL Orders

Chris Stonor30 June 2022

https://evtolinsights.com/2022/06/smgs-consulting-aam-reality-index-welcomes-new-addition-the-air-index-interview-with-founder-sergio-cecutta/ After interviewing Sergio Cecutta last week about his SMG Consulting “AAM Reality Index”, he has adde...

Download FREE 33-Page Report: “Electric Urban Aviation and its benefits to the UK Community”

eVTOL Insights Editorial30 June 2022

An Eve Urban Air Mobility-led consortium of global leading aviation organisations has published an important 33-page report that is free to download, entitled: “The Launch of Electric Urban Aviation: delivering environmental, economic and mobility b...

Airbus Chooses KLK Motorsport, Modell-und Formenbau Blasius Gerg to Develop NextGen Rear Structure

eVTOL Insights Editorial30 June 2022

Airbus is collaborating with KLK Motorsport and Modell-und Formenbau Blasius Gerg to design, develop and manufacture the rear structure of the City Airbus NextGen eVTOL, reports a press release. The companies will develop an ultra-lightweight rear f...

Three’s a Union: ECSU, AeroX, Piedmont Flight Training join forces “to pave way for Flying Cars!”

eVTOL Insights Editorial29 June 2022

ECSU (Elizabeth City State University), AeroX and Piedmont Flight Training are “joining forces” to expand aviation education, strengthen and diversify the industry workforce and build an autonomous urban aircraft infrastructure in North Carolina, re...

EHang Announces Strategic Partnership with Agricultural Bank of China, “RMB 1 billion credit facilities”

eVTOL Insights Editorial29 June 2022

EHang announced this week it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), Guangzhou Branch, that apart from comprehensive banking includes credit facilities of RMB1 billion, reports a press release. RMB1 billio...

EHang, ENAIRE Collaborate on U-Space and UAM

eVTOL Insights Editorial29 June 2022

EHang announced this week it has entered into a collaboration agreement with ENAIRE, Spain’s national air navigation services provider and future provider of common information services for U-Space airspace, to promote research, development and inno...

Vertical Flight Society commentary: FAA changes course on eVTOL certification

Jason Pritchard29 June 2022

The FAA makes a U-turn on its approach to powered-lift, as the eVTOL industry tries to hang on. Words by Mike Hirschberg, Executive Director at the Vertical Flight Society On Monday, May 9 (the eve of the VFS Forum 78), The Air Current&n...

BETA Technologies: Further Amazon investment, Successful ALIA Trial Flight

eVTOL Insights Editorial28 June 2022

BETA Technologies and its support from Amazon continues with further investment from the online website (the second Amazon funding via the Climate Pledge Fund after an initial stake last year), alongside a successful trial of the ALIA between two Am...

Archer’s eVTOL Aircraft Returns to the Sky

Chris Stonor27 June 2022

After the recent and surprising departure of Co-Founder and CEO, Brett Adcock, Archer remains on course, determined to gain full certification leading to the start of commercial flights in 2024 via its eVTOL named The Maker. The craft’s first ven...

Video: Interview with Joby CEO, JoeBen Bevirt

Chris Stonor24 June 2022

Under the nifty sub-heading, Future of eVTOLs is not just carbon neutral but climate neutral, below is a recent interview with Joby Founder and CEO, JoeBen Bevirt, carried out by and posted on YouTube by the Farnborough International News Network (F...

SMG’s Consulting ‘AAM Reality Index’ welcomes new addition – Vertiports: Interview with Founder Sergio Cecutta

Chris Stonor21 June 2022

evtolinsights.com last interviewed Sergio Cecutta, the founder of SMG Consulting pioneering ‘AAM Reality Index’ exactly a year ago. This regularly updated index mirrors the eVTOL industry’s development and progress, toward the ultimate goal of produ...

UK CAA Choose EASA over FAA For Future Safety Certification Standards

Jason Pritchard20 June 2022

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed it will put in place the certification standards used by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), known as Special Conditions (SC)-VTOL, as the basis for UK acceptance for eVTOL aircraft. This a...

London 2023: April 18th-19th

Jason Pritchard17 June 2022

eVTOL Insights is super excited to reveal the dates for its 2023 London conference, which will be held once again at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Tower Bridge. Following the inaugural success of our first event in April – which attracted nearly 90...

The Countdown Begins: Flying Taxis and the Paris Olympic Games (Part 2)

Chris Stonor17 June 2022

The trials at Cergy-Pontoise Airport, leading up to the Paris Olympic Games in July, 2024 are imperative for the future success of the eVTOL industry. Over 4 billion people worldwide could watch on TV, air taxis flying over the French capital during...

Best eVTOL Stock to BUY During June: Blade a Cut Above the Rest

Chris Stonor17 June 2022

While much has been written on Joby, Archer, Vertical Aerospace and more recently Eve about their Stock Market long-term hold investment opportunities, there is one share that lies under the radar which some believe is a cut above the rest. Tarik...

PODCAST: HyPoint’s Alex Ivanenko discusses hydrogen fuel cells and its potential use for eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard16 June 2022

Our next podcast episode is live! We were delighted to be joined by Alex Ivanenko, co-founder and CEO of HyPoint. In our conversation, Alex talks to us about the background behind setting up the company and also tells us how close we really are ...

Lilium chooses Expliseat to design and build the seat for its eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard15 June 2022

Lilium has chosen French manufacturer Expliseat to design and build the pilot and passenger seats for its jet. Expliseat specialises in lightweight and durable seating for aviation and other low carbon transport, and has expertise in advanced mat...

AutoFlight releases second video footage of its Prosperity I eVTOL air taxi

eVTOL Insights Editorial14 June 2022

AutoFlight has released a second proof-of-concept (POC) video for its Prosperity I air taxi, which debuts less than four months after the original POC video and includes a modified, more efficient design. In the latest design, new optimised lifti...

The Countdown Begins: Flying Taxis and the Paris Olympic Games

Chris Stonor14 June 2022

It is two years, just two years, until the Olympic sporting pomp, ceremony and competition begin in Paris. History features 29 Summer Olympic Games held in 23 cities and 24 Winter Games hosted in 21 cities. Beijing will pass the torch on to the Fren...

Interview with Lilium’s Chief Technology Officer, Alastair McIntosh

Chris Stonor9 June 2022

Alastair McIntosh has an impressive background. Before joining Lilium in December 2020 as the company's CTO, he had worked at Rolls-Royce for over 33 years, starting as a design engineer, then moving up the ranks to Chief Design Engineer and Chief E...

Volocopter’s VoloConnect eVTOL aircraft completes first flight in its latest milestone

Jason Pritchard7 June 2022

Volocopter has announced its VoloConnect fixed-winged passenger aircraft completed its first flight last month at the UP Summit, an annual gathering of leaders in transportation innovation hosted by investment firm UP Partners. Voloco...

Joby Continues to Impress: Growing Support From Financial Media

Chris Stonor7 June 2022

Joby Aviation continues to impress with a consistent slew of positive news. With the dynamic JoeBen Bevirt at its helm, the company is viewed as the eVTOL market leader, the pioneer of this new industry. It flies the flag for the future of electric ...

Eve and Falcon Aviation Services partner to introduce eVTOL flights in Dubai

eVTOL Insights Editorial7 June 2022

Eve Holding and Falcon Aviation Services, a leading Business Aviation Services operator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, have signed a letter of intent for up to 35 eVTOL aircraft, with deliveries expected to start in 2026 The p...

NASA Selects Electra as AAM National Campaign Partner to Accelerate Urban & Regional Air Mobility

eVTOL Insights Editorial7 June 2022

Electra.aero has been selected as a partner in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign, which aims to integrate air taxis, cargo delivery, and other advanced aircraft concepts into US ...