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Joby seeks jury trial as Archer pushes for dismissal in trade-secret dispute

Joby Aviation has requested a jury trial as Archer Aviation asks a federal judge to dismiss its trade-secret claims. The motion keeps the legal fight over alleged confidential information in an active litigation posture rather than ending it at the pleading stage.

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2026-07-07T07:59:31.044753-07:00

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Electra.aero, Signature Aviation and UrbanV sign MOU to build an eSTOL/ultra-short-haul regional air-mobility infrastructure eco

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2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

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Radia expands partner network for WindRunner supersized cargo lifter, targeting military rotary-wing transport

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2026-07-07T06:44:59.790712-07:00

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SkyDrive lays out its SD-05 eVTOL certification strategy, targeting approval for its wingless multicopter concept

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2026-07-06T08:59:10.103449-07:00

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Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL / Urban Air Mobility) News Timeline

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Joby seeks jury trial as Archer pushes for dismissal in trade-secret dispute Joby Aviation has requested a jury trial as Archer Aviation asks a federal judge to dismiss its trade-secret claims. The motion keeps the legal fight over alleged confidential information in an active litigation posture rather than ending it at the pleading stage.

2026-07-07T07:59:31.044753-07:00

Joby seeks jury trial as Archer pushes for dismissal in trade-secret dispute

AINonline

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Radia expands partner network for WindRunner supersized cargo lifter, targeting military rotary-wing transport Radia is adding partners to its WindRunner “supersized cargo lifter,” positioning the platform for defense use cases such as carrying multiple Chinook helicopters—described as potentially “half a dozen.” The updates underscore how Radia is building a broader ecosystem around lift capacity rather than focusing solely on airframe development.

2026-07-07T06:44:59.790712-07:00

Radia expands partner network for WindRunner supersized cargo lifter, targeting military rotary-wing transport

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Electra.aero, Signature Aviation and UrbanV sign MOU to build an eSTOL/ultra-short-haul regional air-mobility infrastructure eco Electra.aero has teamed with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV to develop infrastructure and operations for an eSTOL-enabled point-to-point regional air mobility model. The partners’ Memorandum of Understanding combines UrbanV’s end-to-end vertiport capabilities with Signature’s global network of private aviation terminals.

2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Electra.aero, Signature Aviation and UrbanV sign MOU to build an eSTOL/ultra-short-haul regional air-mobility infrastructure eco

AINonline

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SkyDrive lays out its SD-05 eVTOL certification strategy, targeting approval for its wingless multicopter concept SkyDrive is advancing a certification-focused roadmap for its SD-05 eVTOL, positioning the company’s wingless multicopter design around a clear regulatory path. The update outlines how SkyDrive intends to sequence development and evidence to support certification readiness for the aircraft.

2026-07-06T08:59:10.103449-07:00

SkyDrive lays out its SD-05 eVTOL certification strategy, targeting approval for its wingless multicopter concept

eVTOL Insights

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SkyDrive and Whitesky Advance eVTOL Commercialization Efforts in Indonesia

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

SkyDrive and Whitesky Advance

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Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind Surf Air Mobility Inc. and BETA Technologies have started an electric aviation demonstration program in Hawai‘i to evaluate the operational, infrastructure, and economic requirements for scaling low-emission interisland cargo and passenger air service. Separately, SkyDrive and helicopter operator Whitesky Aviation held a two-day Jakarta event to advance eVTOL commercial plans in Indonesia.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind

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FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur The FAA and US Department of Transportation held a June 25 groundbreaking for the Vertical Take-Off and Landing Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. The new facility is set to support advanced air mobility research, including development and analysis of VTOL procedures.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur

eVTOL Insights

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FAA and DOT Break Ground on V‑PAR Facility for Advanced Air Mobility Research

2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

FAA and DOT Break Ground on V‑

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