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The certification from BSI marks a manufacturing-quality milestone for Vertical Aerospace as it develops its planned electric aircraft. The company says the credential could help it pursue contracts with major airlines and operators, though it does not itself establish that the aircraft is certified to fly.
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Brazilian operator FlyBIS has signed an agreement for two Eve Air Mobility eVTOL aircraft, with options for 10 more. The deal adds a prospective customer to Eve’s commercial pipeline, though the available report provides no delivery schedule or other terms.
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The certification from BSI marks a manufacturing-quality milestone for Vertical Aerospace as it develops its planned electric aircraft. The company says the credential could help it pursue contracts with major airlines and operators, though it does not itself establish that the aircraft is certified to fly.
The company has engaged the commercial real estate advisory firm to identify a U.S. location for manufacturing its Switchblade roadable aircraft. The site search follows Samson Sky’s announcement of an $80 million investment from Matin Group, a funding commitment that precedes its move toward production.
Archer Aviation has secured a special market certificate from the FAA, according to Commercial Aviation News. The report provides no further details on the certificate or its implications for the company’s aircraft program.
Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation now expect their first commercial passenger operations with eVTOL air taxis in the U.S. in 2027, according to their third-quarter earnings reports. Both companies had previously targeted commercial flights in 2025, extending the timeline for their planned market entry.
Canada’s Horizon Aircraft has completed the preliminary design review for its hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Work continues to close outstanding items as the company targets the demonstrator’s first flight next year.
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Future Flight Global plans to launch intra-Florida regional flights using two or three Pilatus PC-12s, then introduce Beta Technologies’ Alia electric aircraft. The company says the conventional turboprops will get the operation airborne while it evaluates market dynamics and establishes a practical operating model.
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Archer’s third-quarter update highlighted FAA issuance of a Special Airworthiness Certificate for its Midnight eVTOL and a planned first transition flight before year-end. The company also outlined progress toward completing its planned acquisitions of Wisk and Insitu, alongside new defense and Formula 1 partnerships.
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