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SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield

SkyGrid and Port San Antonio signed an MOU to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport capabilities for Advanced Air Mobility on the Port’s 1,900‑acre Tech Port campus. The programme will evaluate technologies, services and regulatory frameworks to safely mix eVTOLs, drones and military/civil traffic at a joint‑use airfield.

2026-02-10T07:54:37.618338-08:00

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Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed

2026-02-11T01:19:07.784614-08:00

Urban Air Mobility News

Horizon names RAMPF and North Aircraft for Cavorite X7 composite fuselage and wings as prototype advances toward flight testing

2026-02-10T05:14:31.979547-08:00

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Vertical Aerospace signs MoU to develop eVTOL manufacturing in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030

2026-02-10T02:35:25.630737-08:00

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September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

October 1, 2024 - A summary of major events, strategic partnerships and technological advancements in the eVTOL market. Read More.

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Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed After Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 'leapfrog to aerial mobility', India’s eVTOL pioneers urged regulators to accelerate certification, airspace and operational rules to capitalise on nascent domestic demand and the government's endorsement. They warned slow timelines could cede early commercial advantage to foreign entrants.

2026-02-11T01:19:07.784614-08:00

Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed

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SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield SkyGrid and Port San Antonio signed an MOU to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport capabilities for Advanced Air Mobility on the Port’s 1,900‑acre Tech Port campus. The programme will evaluate technologies, services and regulatory frameworks to safely mix eVTOLs, drones and military/civil traffic at a joint‑use airfield.

2026-02-10T07:54:37.618338-08:00

SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield

Urban Air Mobility News

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Horizon names RAMPF and North Aircraft for Cavorite X7 composite fuselage and wings as prototype advances toward flight testing Horizon Aircraft has appointed RAMPF Composite Solutions to fabricate the primary fuselage and North Aircraft Industries to engineer, manufacture and test the composite wings for its full‑scale Cavorite X7 hybrid‑electric VTOL. These supplier contracts secure dedicated composite airframe capability as the X7 advances toward flight testing.

2026-02-10T05:14:31.979547-08:00

Horizon names RAMPF and North Aircraft for Cavorite X7 composite fuselage and wings as prototype advances toward flight testing

FlightGlobal

EASA to tailor flight‑time limitations for air taxis and emergency medical services EASA is developing flight‑time limitation (FTL) rules specifically for air‑taxi (eVTOL) and emergency medical service operations, recognising their distinct duty patterns and high‑tempo, variable‑mission profiles and aiming to adapt fatigue management and crew‑rest requirements accordingly.

2026-02-10T03:56:31.070534-08:00

EASA to tailor flight‑time limitations for air taxis and emergency medical services

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Vertical Aerospace signs MoU to develop eVTOL manufacturing in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 Vertical Aerospace signed a strategic three‑party MoU with Saudi AHQ Group and the National Industrial Development Centre to explore local manufacturing, investment and deployment of its Valo eVTOL as part of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 push to cultivate Advanced Air Mobility and attract air‑taxi makers.

2026-02-10T02:35:25.630737-08:00

Vertical Aerospace signs MoU to develop eVTOL manufacturing in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030

Reuters

ERC System's 2.7-tonne heavy-lift eVTOL completes first public test flight in Munich Munich startup ERC System flew a 2.7-tonne heavy‑lift eVTOL prototype in a public test in Munich, marking one of Europe’s largest electric vertical‑takeoff demonstrators. The aircraft is targeted at heavy‑lift missions including patient transfers to emergency hospitals and other logistics roles.

2026-02-09T15:09:02.787940-08:00

ERC System's 2.7-tonne heavy-lift eVTOL completes first public test flight in Munich

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Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts Dubai will introduce commercial flying‑taxi services this year, initially concentrating on airport transfers, resort connections and business‑district hops rather than immediate mass urban transit. The phased rollout prioritizes high‑value point‑to‑point routes to validate operations, manage airspace and scale as vertiports and rules mature.

2026-02-09T08:32:46.418196-08:00

Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts

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eVTOL sector hits reality — major projects reassessed after Lilium and Volocopter closures After Lilium and Volocopter ceased operations in 2024, the eVTOL market endured a sobering 2025 as additional developers folded or scaled back. This roundup assesses the status of major projects, the consolidation pressures reshaping the field, and the implications for certification and commercial launch timelines.

2026-02-09T00:04:46.161048-08:00

eVTOL sector hits reality — major projects reassessed after Lilium and Volocopter closures

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SkyGrid to test UTM, CONOPS and vertiport integration for AAM at Port San Antonio joint‑use airfield

Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed

Horizon names RAMPF and North Aircraft for Cavorite X7 composite fuselage and wings as prototype advances toward flight testing

Vertical Aerospace signs MoU to develop eVTOL manufacturing in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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