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Heart Aerospace has received an FAA CLEEN award to support flight testing its turbogenerator on the ES-36. The award advances development of the company’s hybrid-electric propulsion system, though the available report does not specify the award’s value, testing timeline or other program details.
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Heart Aerospace has received an FAA CLEEN award to support flight testing its turbogenerator on the ES-36. The award advances development of the company’s hybrid-electric propulsion system, though the available report does not specify the award’s value, testing timeline or other program details.
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.
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.
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A Florida federal jury awarded instrumentation and air data systems developer Aerosonic $116.8 million after finding that eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation breached a confidentiality agreement covering air data probes. The verdict centers on a supplier dispute involving technology used in aircraft air data systems.
Australian aviation company FlyOnE Limited has signed a letter of intent with Germany’s MD Aircraft GmbH for ten MDA1 eViator all-electric aircraft. The agreement outlines plans to introduce the nine-passenger aircraft in Australia’s regional aviation market; it is an LOI, not a confirmed aircraft order.
BETA Technologies operated electric aircraft in Utah for five days to assess their potential to transport urgent medical cargo, including radiopharmaceuticals used in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The trial focused on whether electric aviation could serve time-sensitive healthcare logistics needs.
In an eVTOL Insights Podcast, Jason Pritchard speaks with Melissa Rank, Aviation Market Leader and Programme Director at SAM, about the foundations required to support advanced air mobility. The discussion looks beyond aircraft development to the wider ecosystem needed for the sector.
Vertical Aerospace has filed a patent infringement counterclaim against Archer Aviation in Texas, alleging that Archer infringed a patent covering thermal management for its propulsion system. The move escalates an ongoing legal dispute between the UK-headquartered air taxi developer and its US rival.
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