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Toyota probes Joby production to protect nearly $1 billion investment, considers deeper manufacturing role

Toyota Motor Corp. is troubleshooting Joby Aviation’s production processes and weighing a deeper manufacturing role to safeguard its nearly $1 billion investment pledge. The move shifts Toyota from passive backer toward operational engagement as Joby prepares to scale eVTOL production and commercialisation.

2026-02-13T08:00:16.474150-08:00

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Archer to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results on March 2, 2026

2026-02-12T15:13:28.567763-08:00

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Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL

2026-02-12T02:34:34.438125-08:00

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SkyDrive, 7A Drones agree framework sale of 10 SD‑05 eVTOLs and propose Magong–Hujing medevac route

2026-02-11T20:06:29.409860-08:00

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Toyota probes Joby production to protect nearly $1 billion investment, considers deeper manufacturing role Toyota Motor Corp. is troubleshooting Joby Aviation’s production processes and weighing a deeper manufacturing role to safeguard its nearly $1 billion investment pledge. The move shifts Toyota from passive backer toward operational engagement as Joby prepares to scale eVTOL production and commercialisation.

2026-02-13T08:00:16.474150-08:00

Toyota probes Joby production to protect nearly $1 billion investment, considers deeper manufacturing role

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Archer to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results on March 2, 2026 Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) will release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results after market close on Monday, March 2, 2026. The company will host a live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the results and operating update.

2026-02-12T15:13:28.567763-08:00

Archer to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results on March 2, 2026

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Vertical Aviation International restructures leadership to strengthen accountability and governance Vertical Aviation International said it has restructured its leadership to strengthen accountability, execution and governance across the company. The reorganisation, VAI said, aims to tighten oversight, clarify responsibilities and accelerate delivery of its Advanced Air Mobility programmes. The company announced the changes in a statement.

2026-02-12T05:25:24.872005-08:00

Vertical Aviation International restructures leadership to strengthen accountability and governance

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ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests German start‑up ERC System will conduct the first flight of Romeo, an uncrewed vertical‑takeoff‑and‑landing cargo prototype, in 2026 after completing successful hover tests in Munich. The company says it will mature Romeo toward a commercial cargo UAS offering in the coming years.

2026-02-12T03:33:40.669718-08:00

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

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Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL Electra has been granted multiple U.S. patents protecting core elements of its hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture for the nine‑seat EL9, safeguarding technologies the company says enable ultra‑short takeoff and landing (USTOL) performance while preserving conventional safety and performance margins as certification advances.

2026-02-12T02:34:34.438125-08:00

Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL

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SkyDrive, 7A Drones agree framework sale of 10 SD‑05 eVTOLs and propose Magong–Hujing medevac route SkyDrive has reached a general understanding with Taiwanese drone-system company 7A Drones for the purchase of 10 SD‑05 eVTOLs and proposed an emergency medical evacuation route linking Magong City with Hujing Island. The agreement sets out pricing, framework terms and preliminary route network plans.

2026-02-11T20:06:29.409860-08:00

SkyDrive, 7A Drones agree framework sale of 10 SD‑05 eVTOLs and propose Magong–Hujing medevac route

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Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed After Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 'leapfrog to aerial mobility', India’s eVTOL pioneers urged regulators to accelerate certification, airspace and operational rules to capitalise on nascent domestic demand and the government's endorsement. They warned slow timelines could cede early commercial advantage to foreign entrants.

2026-02-11T01:19:07.784614-08:00

Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed

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SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield SkyGrid and Port San Antonio signed an MOU to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport capabilities for Advanced Air Mobility on the Port’s 1,900‑acre Tech Port campus. The programme will evaluate technologies, services and regulatory frameworks to safely mix eVTOLs, drones and military/civil traffic at a joint‑use airfield.

2026-02-10T07:54:37.618338-08:00

SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield

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Toyota probes Joby production to protect nearly $1 billion investment, considers deeper manufacturing role

Archer to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results on March 2, 2026

Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL

SkyDrive, 7A Drones agree framework sale of 10 SD‑05 eVTOLs and propose Magong–Hujing medevac route

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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