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Joby asks judge to dismiss Archer's claims over China ties and import labeling

Joby Aviation asked a US district judge on April 6 to dismiss Archer Aviation’s lawsuit accusing Joby of misrepresenting business ties to China and mislabeling imports on customs forms, calling Archer’s allegations “unsupported and legally infirm” in a formal motion to dismiss.

2026-04-07T12:06:27.320851-07:00

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Japan targets 2027 start for commercial eVTOL services in revised AAM roadmap

2026-04-07T01:31:22.498529-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace completes first piloted thrust‑borne transition of full‑scale Valo eVTOL

2026-04-06T10:21:00.869508-07:00

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Wisk's Generation‑6 eVTOL: Safety Claims Confront Certification Hurdles

2026-04-03T12:05:34.072062-07:00

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September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

October 1, 2024 - A summary of major events, strategic partnerships and technological advancements in the eVTOL market. Read More.

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ASI’s Flyways AI to manage Joby eVTOL in live demonstrations this year ASI’s Flyways AI platform will manage Joby Aviation’s eVTOL in live demonstrations this year, autonomously handling routing and mission-management functions during test flights. The trials aim to validate human–machine handoffs, airspace integration and vertiport coordination ahead of Joby’s FAA certification and commercial plans.

2026-04-07T14:21:03.766340-07:00

ASI’s Flyways AI to manage Joby eVTOL in live demonstrations this year

FlightGlobal

Joby asks judge to dismiss Archer's claims over China ties and import labeling Joby Aviation asked a US district judge on April 6 to dismiss Archer Aviation’s lawsuit accusing Joby of misrepresenting business ties to China and mislabeling imports on customs forms, calling Archer’s allegations “unsupported and legally infirm” in a formal motion to dismiss.

2026-04-07T12:06:27.320851-07:00

Joby asks judge to dismiss Archer's claims over China ties and import labeling

AINonline

Japan targets 2027 start for commercial eVTOL services in revised AAM roadmap Japan's revised Advanced Air Mobility roadmap targets the start of commercial eVTOL services in 2027 and sets a phased timetable for deployment. The plan schedules staged operational trials, regulatory milestones and infrastructure rollouts intended to transition urban air taxis from demonstrations to paid services.

2026-04-07T01:31:22.498529-07:00

Japan targets 2027 start for commercial eVTOL services in revised AAM roadmap

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Vertical Aerospace completes first piloted thrust‑borne transition of full‑scale Valo eVTOL Vertical Aerospace has completed the first piloted thrust‑borne transition of its full‑scale Valo demonstrator, moving from vertical hover to wingborne cruise in a controlled test. The flight, conducted under UK CAA oversight in collaboration with EASA, advances the programme toward a 2028 certification target.

2026-04-06T10:21:00.869508-07:00

Vertical Aerospace completes first piloted thrust‑borne transition of full‑scale Valo eVTOL

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Wisk's Generation‑6 eVTOL: Safety Claims Confront Certification Hurdles Wisk Aero says its fully autonomous Generation‑6 eVTOL could deliver safety levels superior to piloted operations. Converting that claim into certified commercial service hinges on extensive flight‑test evidence, new regulatory standards and airspace‑integration frameworks that remain unresolved.

2026-04-03T12:05:34.072062-07:00

Wisk's Generation‑6 eVTOL: Safety Claims Confront Certification Hurdles

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FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program accelerates early commercial operations, reshaping AAM certification The FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is enabling limited early commercial eVTOL operations to collect real‑world data that will inform forthcoming FAA rulemaking on powered‑lift aircraft, airspace integration and operational standards. The pilots aim to accelerate practical validation ahead of formal certification guidance.

2026-04-02T17:46:17.971340-07:00

FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program accelerates early commercial operations, reshaping AAM certification

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Podcast: Aergility CEO Nick Hall on unmanned hybrid VTOL for logistics New podcast episode: Aergility CEO Nick Hall joins The Airflow to discuss unmanned hybrid VTOL for logistics. Hall outlines Aergility’s approach to vehicle design, autonomy and commercial logistics use cases, and the operational and regulatory hurdles for unmanned vertical-lift freight.

2026-04-02T01:30:52.600364-07:00

Podcast: Aergility CEO Nick Hall on unmanned hybrid VTOL for logistics

Vertical Mag

Powering tomorrow’s helicopters: can engine makers meet rotorcraft OEM needs? Evaluates whether engine manufacturers can supply the power, fuel‑efficiency, weight and integration solutions rotorcraft OEMs need for next‑generation helicopters — spanning lower‑fuel‑burn turboshafts, hybrid demonstrators and electric architectures — and how certification, supply‑chain and MRO constraints will shape development and procurement timelines.

2026-04-01T10:55:56.507393-07:00

Powering tomorrow’s helicopters: can engine makers meet rotorcraft OEM needs?

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Joby asks judge to dismiss Archer's claims over China ties and import labeling

Japan targets 2027 start for commercial eVTOL services in revised AAM roadmap

Vertical Aerospace completes first piloted thrust‑borne transition of full‑scale Valo eVTOL

Wisk's Generation‑6 eVTOL: Safety Claims Confront Certification Hurdles

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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