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AEE and Horizon Aircraft announce collaboration on hybrid-electric VTOL technology

AEE Aircraft Electronics Engineering GmbH and Horizon Aircraft have announced a strategic collaboration focused on hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing technology. The announcement identifies the technology area but does not disclose the partnership’s scope, development milestones, aircraft application or commercial timeline.

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Zuri selects EdgePerformance for hybrid-electric TD 2.0 tiltrotor demonstrator

Czech aircraft developer Zuri has chosen Norway’s EdgePerformance to supply a modified piston engine for its Technology Demonstrator 2.0, a hybrid-electric tiltrotor. The flex-fuel engine drives the aircraft’s generator, supporting development of Zuri’s planned uncrewed cargo aircraft.

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FAA Advances Multi-State eVTOL Integration Testing Programme

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FAA advances eVTOL integration trials as Phoenix-area airports test ground-vehicle collision technology

The FAA has selected eight projects for its three-year eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, spanning 26 states and testing advanced air mobility aircraft and operating concepts. Separately, new technology intended to prevent aircraft collisions with ground vehicles will be tested at Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley and Goodyear airports through year-end.

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Joby challenges $116.9 million Aerosonic trade-secrets verdict, denying misuse

Joby is seeking to overturn a jury award of nearly $117 million to aircraft sensor supplier Aerosonic, denying that it misused the supplier’s trade secrets to develop sensors for its aircraft. The challenge contests a major legal judgment tied to Joby’s development activities.

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FAA awards Heart Aerospace $2.9 million to test ES-36 hybrid turbogenerator

Heart Aerospace received a $2.9 million award from the FAA’s Phase IV CLEEN program to advance the turbogenerator for its ES-36 hybrid-electric regional aircraft. The funding will support ground and flight testing of the system, which is part of the aircraft’s hybrid propulsion development.

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TCab Tech and Malaysia’s SIDEC explore E20 eVTOL commercialization

Chinese eVTOL developer TCab Tech has signed an MOU with Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation to explore commercializing its five-seat E20 electric aircraft in Malaysia. The agreement also aims to support the company’s expansion across Southeast Asia; the parties have not disclosed specific commercial or operational plans.

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Skyfly targets yacht owners for two-seat Axe eVTOL, showcasing aircraft at Fort Lauderdale boat show

Skyfly is positioning its two-seat Axe Vertically Capable Aircraft for yacht owners and plans to display it at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2026. The pitch places the aircraft in the private mobility market, though the announcement provides no pricing, sales or certification details.