Urban Air Mobility Archives

Skyportz launches first eVTOL air taxi hub in Australia, to transport those attending 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane

Jason Pritchard15 October 2021

Skyportz has revealed the first of its infrastructure for eVTOL air taxis in Australia will be built at the country's Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (AAMCE) in Moreton Bay, Brisbane within the next two years. Speaking at this week's...

Munich Airport teams up with Urban-Air Port on design and operation of take-off and landing infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard14 October 2021

Munich Airport International (MAI) and Urban-Air Port will collaborate in developing aircraft ground infrastructure and airport operations which will facilitate the vertical take-off and landing of electric air taxis. The partners will provide a ...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Mark Cornborough of Vertical Aerospace discusses rotors and the critical mission of reduced noise

Jason Pritchard14 October 2021

The next episode in our podcast series is now live, and continues our deep dive into Vertical Aerospace and the technology behind its VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft. This week, we talk to Mark Cornborough who is Vertical's Head of Next Gen Rotor Design. He...

ABB to fast charge Lilium’s regional air networks and develop the infrastructure needed to fly its eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard14 October 2021

ABB E-mobility will provide the charging infrastructure for Lilium’s high speed regional air network, which will see the company develop, test and supply the MegaWatt fast charging systems necessary for the quick turnaround needed for electric aviat...

CycloTech showcases its CycloRotor propulsion system at DroneX with first video of its technology demonstrator

Jason Pritchard13 October 2021

After nine months of intensive testing, CycloTech were able to give those attending last week's DroneX Trade Show & Conference the chance to watch a video of the first free-flight of its technology demonstrator. The video was showcased at the...

The Vertical Flight Society continues to show record growth, reaching 160 corporate members

Jason Pritchard12 October 2021

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) continues to experience record growth, with 10 new members joining over the past six months as eVTOL and advanced air mobility aircraft developments continue to make progress around the world. As of October 1st, ...

EHang and the Spanish National Police to explore use cases in emergency and security scenarios with its 216 eVTOL

Jason Pritchard11 October 2021

EHang is working with the Spanish National Police to explore potential use cases for AAVs in emergency and security missions. At the Press Day of Expodronica at World Air Traffic Management Congress, which was held on Tuesday, EHang made the fir...

Former Chief People Officer of Rolls-Royce Harry Holt joins Vertical Aerospace as its new COO

Jason Pritchard8 October 2021

Vertical Aerospace has announced the appointment of Harry Holt as Chief Operating Officer. He joins the company from Rolls-Royce, where he was Chief People Officer and served as a member of its executive team, managing its people strategy and wi...

Flapper and Skyportz select Electra.aero’s eSTOL aircraft for urban air mobility services in Latin America and Australia

Jason Pritchard8 October 2021

Electra.aero has secured purchase commitments for 180 of the company's hybrid eSTOL) aircraft totalling more than $500 million in value, after signing agreements with Flapper, Skyportz and Bristow Group. Combined, the three partnerships...

Justin Paines joins Vertical Aerospace as Chief Test Pilot, plans to begin flying its VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft in 2022

Jason Pritchard7 October 2021

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Electro.aero and the Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) to present at eVTOL Insights’ next virtual networking event

Jason Pritchard7 October 2021

eVTOL Insights' next virtual networking event will take place on Friday, October 29th, and we're delighted to confirm Electro.aero and the Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) as our next two speakers. The virtual event has been a regular mee...

Avantto teams up with Eve Air Mobility in Brazil and Latin America, includes order for 100 eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard7 October 2021

Eve Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Management Services – Serviços Aeronáuticos Ltda. ('Avantto') have announced a partnership aimed at developing an Urban Air Mobility ecosystem in Brazil and across Latin America, which includes an order for 1...

New eVTOL leadership group featuring Joby Aviation and Vertical Aerospace created to tackle key safety challenges

Jason Pritchard6 October 2021

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has established an international consortium of eVTOL aircraft industry leaders and aviation experts, which will consider the safety challenges needed to be solved to allow air taxis and drones to come to market. K...

Only a few spaces left to register for AIRTAXI World Congress, more than 100 attendees confirmed for upcoming event

Jason Pritchard5 October 2021

With just seven days to go until the AIRTAXI World Congress, organisers have said there are only a few spaces left for those still wanting to attend. As travel restrictions begin to ease following the global COVID-19 pandemic, more than 100 indus...

Bellwether Industries to present its private urban aircraft for the first time at DroneX

Jason Pritchard1 October 2021

Urban air mobility company Bellwether Industries, will display a prototype of its VTOL technology demonstrator for the first time at DroneX, the UK’s largest event dedicated to UAV products, parts, accessories and services. Taking place from Octo...

Honda confirms the development of its own eVTOL aircraft, featuring a gas turbine hybrid power unit

Jason Pritchard1 October 2021

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Honda confirms the development of its own eVTOL aircraft, which will feature a gas turbine hybrid power unit

Jason Pritchard1 October 2021

Honda Motor Company has introduced new technology initiatives as part of its 2030 Vision, which includes the development of an eVTOL aircraft. The Japanese automotive manufacturer says this direction leads to the fulfilment of Honda’s 2030 Vision...

Vertical Aerospace – Making eVTOL a reality: Leveraging world-class experience

Jason Pritchard30 September 2021

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EHang’s long-range VT-30 eVTOL aircraft makes global debut in ceremony before Zhuhai Airshow

Jason Pritchard29 September 2021

EHang's long-range passenger-grade VT-30 eVTOL aircraft has made its global debut in an unveiling ceremony before the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. The VT-30, which was confirmed by the company in April 2021, is the ...

YASA Spin-Off Evolito launched to provide ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors for urban air mobility aircraft

Jason Pritchard28 September 2021

A new company has been launched in the UK to develop and manufacture electric motors and power electronics for aerospace applications, which includes eVTOL aircraft. Evolito was spun out earlier this year by YASA Motors, one of the world's leadi...

D3 Technologies and Walle Mobility to set out roadmap for urban air mobility in Italy by designing concept of operations

Jason Pritchard27 September 2021

D3 Technologies has agreed to collaborate with Walle Mobility in exploring opportunities for Urban Air Mobility in Italy. The company is developing a digital, fail-safe air management system that enables Advanced Air Mobility to scale. It organi...

Skyports and Brent Cross Town to enable advanced air mobility in London with new vertiport for eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard27 September 2021

Skyports has signed a memorandum of understanding with Brent Cross South Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Argent Related and Barnet Council, to develop a passenger air taxi vertiport at Brent Cross Town. The 180-acre development is in...

Astro Aerospace reveals first flight footage of its Cavorite X5 eVTOL prototype

Jason Pritchard24 September 2021

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Vertical Aerospace signs MoU with Marubeni Corporation to introduce its VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft in Japan

Jason Pritchard24 September 2021

Vertical Aerospace will work with Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation to explore sustainable and emissions-free travel solutions in the country's market, focusing on Vertical’s flagship eVTOL aircraft, the VA-X4. The agreement also sees Marubeni agre...