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SkyDrive SD-05 hits 100km/h (62mph) in flight tests, positioning short-hop inter-urban air mobility for commercialization

Japan’s SkyDrive says its SD-05 eVTOL prototype has been accelerated to 100km/h (62mph), which the company calls a viable speed for short-hop inter-urban air mobility and a marker of progress toward type certification.

2026-06-24T02:08:16.234338-07:00

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Electro Ventures acquires Vertiport Simulations to bolster eVTOL digital planning, charging expertise and simulation-driven infr

2026-06-24T02:26:16.704163-07:00

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AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations

2026-06-23T01:47:43.649800-07:00

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TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push

2026-06-22T01:41:23.205700-07:00

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Electro Ventures acquires Vertiport Simulations to bolster eVTOL digital planning, charging expertise and simulation-driven infr Electro Ventures says it has acquired Vertiport Simulations, combining electric-aviation infrastructure know-how with charging technology and digital planning tools. The move underscores the industry’s shift toward simulation-led planning to de-risk vertiport operations for eVTOL aircraft before construction scales.

2026-06-24T02:26:16.704163-07:00

Electro Ventures acquires Vertiport Simulations to bolster eVTOL digital planning, charging expertise and simulation-driven infr

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SkyDrive SD-05 hits 100km/h (62mph) in flight tests, positioning short-hop inter-urban air mobility for commercialization Japan’s SkyDrive says its SD-05 eVTOL prototype has been accelerated to 100km/h (62mph), which the company calls a viable speed for short-hop inter-urban air mobility and a marker of progress toward type certification.

2026-06-24T02:08:16.234338-07:00

SkyDrive SD-05 hits 100km/h (62mph) in flight tests, positioning short-hop inter-urban air mobility for commercialization

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VAI realigns staffing to support vertical aviation strategy, targeting 5-year goals VAI is reshaping its organization with strategic staffing changes to better navigate the evolving vertical aviation landscape and execute its plans over the next five years. The move is positioned as a realignment of resources and capabilities to meet defined strategic objectives.

2026-06-23T07:43:07.812770-07:00

VAI realigns staffing to support vertical aviation strategy, targeting 5-year goals

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AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations AutoFlight has been picked for the inaugural round of Hong Kong’s “Regulatory Sandbox X,” a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating the city’s low-altitude economy. The program will test innovative low-altitude use cases through regulatory trial conditions, positioning AutoFlight for follow-on commercialization.

2026-06-23T01:47:43.649800-07:00

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations

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Acodyne raises €2.5M pre-seed to develop autonomous, jet-speed cargo drones for defense and offshore logistics Danish startup Acodyne has secured €2.5 million in pre-seed funding to scale an unmanned heavy-lift cargo aircraft aimed at military resupply, offshore operations, and remote logistics. Its E100 prototype targets a 100kg payload at 450 km/h, with crewless operations and flight testing planned before end-2026.

2026-06-22T03:25:43.912724-07:00

Acodyne raises €2.5M pre-seed to develop autonomous, jet-speed cargo drones for defense and offshore logistics

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TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push TCab’s founder Yon Wui Ng says the company is taking a pragmatic approach to eVTOL development—framing the effort around executable steps rather than hype. The remarks connect to China’s broader “low-altitude economy” momentum, positioning near-term engineering and program discipline as the key differentiator.

2026-06-22T01:41:23.205700-07:00

TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push

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AirIndex and Aeroberm partner to close the “landing gap” between helicopters and safe eVTOL operations AirIndex and Aeroberm—described as a Skyportz Australia company—say they will work together to tackle a key, under-addressed barrier to Advanced Air Mobility: the operational gap between where helicopters land today and where eVTOL aircraft can safely land tomorrow. The partnership focuses on enabling the next step from concepts to deployable landing infrastructure readiness.

2026-06-18T02:42:24.488560-07:00

AirIndex and Aeroberm partner to close the “landing gap” between helicopters and safe eVTOL operations

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Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh July 18-19 with 15% ticket discount for eVTOL Insights readers The Vertical Flight Society’s Federal City Chapter will host this year’s Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh on July 18-19, two days ahead of EAA AirVenture. eVTOL Insights readers are eligible for a 15% discount on tickets as the event returns to the Wisconsin show circuit.

2026-06-18T02:32:21.945146-07:00

Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh July 18-19 with 15% ticket discount for eVTOL Insights readers

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SkyDrive SD-05 hits 100km/h (62mph) in flight tests, positioning short-hop inter-urban air mobility for commercialization

Electro Ventures acquires Vertiport Simulations to bolster eVTOL digital planning, charging expertise and simulation-driven infr

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations

TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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