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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.
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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.
Embraer raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $8.4 billion-$8.6 billion from $8.2 billion-$8.5 billion after third-quarter revenue grew 17%. Executives said the company does not expect to announce a new aircraft in 2027, prioritizing progress at Eve rather than pursuing multiple major investment programs at once.
Airspeeder has named the final two pilots for its International Series, completing the initial line-up across five teams. The competition is scheduled to open with a race in Adelaide in November 2026, setting the next public milestone for the company’s eVTOL racing series.
Beta Technologies is pushing to become the first electric aircraft manufacturer to win FAA certification. The milestone would put the company at the front of electric-aircraft certification, though the article summary provides no details on the aircraft, certification timeline or specific regulatory steps.
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The Republic of Korea Air Force will receive four S-92A+ helicopters under a $643 million program, replacing three S-92s that have served in presidential transport since 2007. The new aircraft are expected to enter service from 2031, extending Sikorsky’s role in a mission performed by more than a dozen nations.
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