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FlyOnE (Australia) signs conditional purchase deal for Electron Aerospace E5 e-electric aircraft, replacing 2021 MoU for 28

FlyOnE (Australia) has signed a conditional aircraft purchase agreement with Electron Aerospace for the E5 electric aircraft. The deal supersedes a 2021 memorandum of understanding covering 28 aircraft, with FlyOnE now committing to a larger, but undisclosed, quantity.

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2026-06-30T18:17:10.919927-07:00

Reuters

Joby and Toyota set up an eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, with Toyota as majority owner and a target of ~500 air taxis per ye

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2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

AINonline

FAA breaks ground on advanced air mobility test range in Oklahoma City to support eVTOL testing and integration

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2026-06-30T13:29:29.371670-07:00

Business Wire

Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution

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2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00

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FlyOnE (Australia) signs conditional purchase deal for Electron Aerospace E5 e-electric aircraft, replacing 2021 MoU for 28 FlyOnE (Australia) has signed a conditional aircraft purchase agreement with Electron Aerospace for the E5 electric aircraft. The deal supersedes a 2021 memorandum of understanding covering 28 aircraft, with FlyOnE now committing to a larger, but undisclosed, quantity.

2026-06-30T18:17:10.919927-07:00

FlyOnE (Australia) signs conditional purchase deal for Electron Aerospace E5 e-electric aircraft, replacing 2021 MoU for 28

AINonline

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FAA breaks ground on advanced air mobility test range in Oklahoma City to support eVTOL testing and integration The FAA has broken ground on an Advanced Air Mobility test range in Oklahoma City, designed to support eVTOL aircraft testing, pilot training, and system integration. The range is intended to provide a dedicated environment for evaluating emerging urban air mobility operations ahead of broader commercialization.

2026-06-30T13:29:29.371670-07:00

FAA breaks ground on advanced air mobility test range in Oklahoma City to support eVTOL testing and integration

Reuters

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Joby and Toyota set up an eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, with Toyota as majority owner and a target of ~500 air taxis per ye Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance by establishing a joint venture to realize air mobility. Toyota will be the majority owner of the production company, and the partners aim for production of about 500 air taxis annually.

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

Joby and Toyota set up an eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, with Toyota as majority owner and a target of ~500 air taxis per ye

Flying Magazine

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

Business Wire

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Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution Vertical Aerospace has entered a long-term agreement with Astronics to supply the low-voltage power distribution system for its Valo eVTOL aircraft. The supplier selection supports Vertical’s certification progress by locking in a core electrical sub-system for the airframe’s electrification architecture.

2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00

Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution

Flying Magazine

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FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis The FAA is building a dedicated facility in Oklahoma City to serve as a hub for research, training, and operational analysis related to electric and hybrid aircraft—aimed at accelerating how the agency develops knowledge and procedures for emerging air-mobility operations.

2026-06-26T10:13:19.860525-07:00

FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis

eVTOL Insights

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Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live Skyfly says the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) regulations will go live during EAA AirVenture in July. The company will use the event to highlight its Axe VCA aircraft as MOSAIC enters operational effect.

2026-06-26T02:55:48.832742-07:00

Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live

eVTOL Insights

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Sarla Aviation and Urban-Air Port to Build Infrastructure Foundations for Advanced Air Mobility in India

2026-06-26T01:41:14.769841-07:00

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