Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Goyang Special City and Verty Inc. to advance urban air mobility in South Korea. The agreement, signed during the Global UAM & Drone Expo, establishes a collaborative framework to accelerate the commercial deployment of electric air taxis. This partnership

UK-based company SkyFly has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round to advance its personal eVTOL aircraft, the Axe. The funds will be primarily used to achieve certification under the UK's light aircraft regulations. The Axe is a two-seat, hybrid-electric aircraft designed for

Pivotal, the manufacturer of the Helix personal electric aircraft, is actively scouting for new talent in Florida. The company is exploring the state for a potential new manufacturing facility to scale up production of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. Key roles being sought include positions in manufacturing,

Wisk Aero has unveiled a new vertiport facility in Mirabel, Quebec, dedicated to testing its autonomous eVTOL aircraft. Located at the Mirabel Aerospace Centre, the site will be used to develop and evaluate operational procedures for the company's self-flying, all-electric air taxi. Testing will focus on

Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark believes the company's Alia A250 will be the first eVTOL aircraft to achieve FAA type certification. Clark attributes this expected success to the aircraft's 'simple and conventional' lift-plus-cruise design, which avoids the mechanical complexities of tiltrotor systems

Electric aviation startup Beta Technologies has successfully raised $511 million in a Series D funding round. The investment, led by TPG Rise Climate and Fidelity, increases the company's valuation to $3.4 billion. Beta is developing its 'Alia' electric aircraft, which comes in both vertical and

Boston Logan International Airport has received its first-ever barge delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a significant milestone for decarbonizing air travel in Massachusetts. The fuel was supplied by World Energy and transported by a new marine vessel, marking a crucial step in building a reliable SAF supply chain.

Advanced transmissions are a critical enabling technology for the emerging eVTOL aircraft market. These systems bridge the significant speed gap between highly efficient, high-RPM electric motors and the large, slow-turning rotors required for vertical flight. By using specialized, lightweight gearboxes, designers can optimize performance, reduce overall aircraft weight,

Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang has announced a strategic partnership to establish a regional hub in Thailand. The collaboration, involving local partners like Charoen Pokphand Group, aims to develop a comprehensive urban air mobility ecosystem. Plans include the construction of a vertiport and an operational platform for EHang's autonomous