Tag: eVTOL
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Archer Aviation and Air Chateau: Historic eVTOL Deal
100 Midnight Aircraft to Revolutionize UAE Air Mobility In a groundbreaking move at the Dubai Air Show, Archer Aviation and Air Chateau International signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), initiating the purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft, valued at approximately $500 million. This partnership marks a significant step in urban air mobility, particularly…
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Overair & DFW International Airport Forge eVTOL Future
Exploring Urban Air Mobility in Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Overair, an innovator in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, have announced a collaborative venture. This partnership aims to revolutionize urban air mobility in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, promising a sustainable and integrated eVTOL program at DFW. This joint initiative…
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Joby Aviation Delivers First eVTOL to U.S. Air Force
Milestone Marks Early Delivery and U.S. Government’s First Steps Into Electric Air Taxi Operations Joby Aviation has achieved a groundbreaking feat by delivering its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base. The early delivery not only comes six months ahead of the initially projected 2024 timeline but also sets…
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SkyDrive partners with Solyu: urban air mobility in Korea
A leap forward in solving Korea’s urban congestion with eVTOL aircraft In a significant step toward redefining urban travel, SkyDrive Inc., a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has received a pre-order for up to 50 aircraft from Korean aircraft leasing company Solyu. The partnership aims to usher in a new era of convenient and sustainable…
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Archer’s eVTOL tech earns $142M U.S. Air Force contracts
Key Department of Defense partnership for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft expands The U.S. Air Force and Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, have announced a significant expansion of their ongoing partnership. This move marks a key endorsement of Archer’s pioneering eVTOL technology, as the new contracts…
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AutoFlight: first formation flight of autonomous eVTOL
Setting new standards in battery electric Airtaxi landscape AutoFlight, autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology company, made history by conducting the world’s first formation flight of three autonomous eVTOL aircraft in Shanghai, China. First flight of its kind This demonstration marked a significant achievement, not only for AutoFlight but also for the nascent…
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Alef Aeronautics Model A: the first FAA-certified flying car
Achieving a landmark: FAA’s special airworthiness certification Alef has reached a momentous milestone. The mobility company has announced that their “Model A” flying car has been granted a Special Airworthiness Certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the first time a vehicle of this kind has received legal approval to fly from…
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MagLev Aero introduces new propulsion technology for eVTOL
A quiet revolution for urban air mobility As urban air mobility moves closer to becoming a reality, Boston-based aerospace innovator, MagLev Aero, unveiled its advanced propulsion platform at the prestigious Paris Air Show. This new technology, the MagLev HyperDrive™, is designed to enable a new generation of ultraquiet electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft,…
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Exploring initial designs for DARPA’s VTOL X-Plane project
DARPA unveils nine teams for ANCILLARY X-plane development DARPA‘s ambitious ANCILLARY (AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY) project is moving forward with nine companies now on board to develop conceptual designs for an innovative vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system (UAS). “ANCILLARY aims to develop a small UAS that takes off and lands…
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Stellantis and Archer high-volume eVTOL aircraft production
Strategic partnership promises revolutionary changes in urban air mobility. Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. have unveiled progress on their joint venture, the construction of the world’s first high-volume eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft manufacturing facility. This endeavor, which will be operational by mid-2024, ushers in a new era of urban air mobility.…