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KNETCO and Skyports sign MoU to develop advanced air mobility infrastructure in Kuwait

Kuwaiti telecommunications and smart-infrastructure company KNETCO and Skyports Infrastructure have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to develop infrastructure for advanced air mobility in Kuwait. The partnership expands Skyports’ Middle East strategy and lays groundwork for the country’s emerging AAM ecosystem, including potential air-taxi operations.

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Former Airbus Japan President Stéphane Ginoux joins SkyDrive as advisor as eVTOL commercialization advances

SkyDrive has appointed Stéphane Ginoux, former president of Airbus Japan and head of Airbus operations in North Asia, as an advisor. The Japanese eVTOL developer is adding senior Airbus experience as it works to advance commercialization of its aircraft.

Flying Magazine

Beta targets up to $50 million in FY26 revenue from aircraft components before certifying or delivering an electric airplane

Beta Technologies expects fiscal 2026 revenue of as much as $50 million despite having yet to certify or deliver its electric aircraft. The company has instead built a commercial niche selling components, offering an early revenue stream while its aircraft programs progress toward certification and production.

AINonline

Noemi Aerospace signs MoU for up to five amphibious electric aircraft with Philippine operator

Electric seaplane start-up Noemi Aerospace has agreed with Philippine seaplane operator Horizon Sun Charters to provide three amphibious aircraft, with options for two more. The agreement comes as Indian officials reportedly show interest in encouraging new seaplane services, pointing to emerging demand for regional amphibious air mobility.

Reuters

Boeing’s Wisk sale sheds a non-core air-taxi distraction, not a broader breakup signal

Boeing’s decision to sell Wisk Aero is being viewed by analysts as a targeted effort to exit a struggling, non-core air-taxi business rather than the start of another divestment wave. The move reflects the aerospace giant’s focus on its broader turnaround priorities.

Flying Magazine

Miami Executive Airport Takes Early Steps to Integrate Novel Aircraft

Miami Executive Airport is positioning itself among the first U.S. facilities to take concrete steps toward accommodating new and novel aircraft. The initiative signals an emerging role for airports in preparing infrastructure and operations for aircraft entering the aviation system.

AINonline

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Beta says component sales to eVTOL rivals boosted second-quarter revenue

Beta Technologies said component sales helped lift its second-quarter revenue, with the electric-aircraft developer supplying systems to companies that may ultimately compete in the eVTOL market. The shift positions Beta’s component business as an additional commercial opportunity alongside its own aircraft-development and certification efforts.

AINonline

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Vertical Aerospace Secures Fresh Funding and Targets Valo eVTOL Critical Design Review This Year

Vertical Aerospace has extended the cash runway for its Valo electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft with fresh funding, while the UK-based company says it plans to complete the program’s critical design review this year. The milestone will mark a key step in the aircraft’s development and certification campaign.