eVTOL news

Brazilian eVTOL developer Eve Air Mobility said it has completed propeller tests on its propeller rig in Brazil in order to measure aerodynamic performance and sound properties for modeling and development.

Eve is continuing to collaborate with regulators, air navigation service providers, vertiport developers, and other UAM stakeholders to begin developing technology to support UAM operations from an air traffic management perspective.

Through the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy’s NextGen FDI program, hybrid eVTOL developer Odys Aviation is establishing a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, and is in discussions to develop a high-volume assembly plant.

Hybrid eVTOL developer Plana has partnered with Moviation, the developer of the Vonaer booking app. As part of the agreement, the two companies will share information and discuss routes, cabin configurations, and customer experience to optimize user satisfaction.

AIRTAXI World Congress 2023 brings together eVTOL OEMs, investors, operators, airlines, airports, vertiports, and more for personalized, pre-arranged meetings from Oct. 2 to 5 at the San Francisco International Airport.

EvFly is working with Yas Holding to advance AAM technologies in the United Arab Emirates and develop domestic talent for future jobs, including focusing on training and apprenticeships for all AAM sectors.

Lilium has signed an agreement with Benelux-based business jet operator ASL Group for the delivery of six Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets, which includes pre-delivery payments to Lilium.

Lilium’s shareholder letter discusses its progress in achieving important milestones in the development of its Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft.

Heron AirBridge has partnered with KMITL to spearhead the research and development of unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTS) concepts and technologies in Thailand.

South Korean mobility company Kakao Mobility has pre-ordered up to 50 of Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft. The agreement adds South Korea to Vertical’s list of launch markets.