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Joby and Virgin Atlantic lock in UK eVTOL air-taxi rollout, while Vertical Aerospace, Skyfly and Moya accelerate AM commercializ

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have signed a definitive multi-year agreement to introduce electric air-taxi services in the United Kingdom, with early links planned to London Heathrow and Manchester. Separately, Vertical Aerospace added three strategic partnerships to speed air mobility rollout, Skyfly opened its Axe electric propulsion to other manufacturers and unveiled a hybrid unmanned system, and Moya Aero began building a full-scale autonomous cargo eVTOL for year-end flight.

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2026-07-23T01:21:40.171111-07:00

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Eve Air Mobility partners with Florida DOT to build eVTOL (AAM) infrastructure and operations under SunTrax

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2026-07-24T00:19:46.465588-07:00

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FIA 2026: Urban-Air Port and AirClad announce strategic partnership for urban air port hangar infrastructure

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2026-07-23T23:37:05.533287-07:00

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Electra.Aero’s short-takeoff electric concept moves toward production as Airbus and MTU push hybrid-electric and fuel-cell power

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2026-07-23T02:19:34.257084-07:00

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Eve Air Mobility partners with Florida DOT to build eVTOL (AAM) infrastructure and operations under SunTrax Eve Air Mobility has entered a partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation to support development of advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure and operational integration in the state. The effort is tied to SunTrax, aimed at accelerating eVTOL deployment groundwork at a state level.

2026-07-24T00:19:46.465588-07:00

Eve Air Mobility partners with Florida DOT to build eVTOL (AAM) infrastructure and operations under SunTrax

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FIA 2026: Urban-Air Port and AirClad announce strategic partnership for urban air port hangar infrastructure Urban-Air Port and AirClad announced a strategic partnership ahead of FIA 2026, aligning on the infrastructure needed for urban air mobility operations, including hangar concepts designed to support aircraft handling and future air-taxi ecosystems. The announcement signals intent to scale deployment of air-port facilities for eVTOL operations.

2026-07-23T23:37:05.533287-07:00

FIA 2026: Urban-Air Port and AirClad announce strategic partnership for urban air port hangar infrastructure

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NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a The National Business Aviation Association says a Senate committee has advanced three aviation bills addressing key policy gaps across certification for advanced air mobility, medication-related aviation rules, and regulatory pathways for supersonic flight operations. NBAA frames the package as moving urgent reforms through the legislative process.

2026-07-23T09:38:04.562764-07:00

NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a

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Electra.Aero’s short-takeoff electric concept moves toward production as Airbus and MTU push hybrid-electric and fuel-cell power Electra.Aero says its nine-passenger Ultra Short uses eight electric motors and blown-lift technology for takeoff/landing in under 150 feet, progressing from prototype toward production. Separately, Airbus is advancing its LEIA hybrid-electric testing while MTU develops flying fuel-cell engine technology with Airbus and pursues EASA approval, and books ~$500M in Farnborough engine orders. In the West US, Fundamental Advisors acquired firefighting-and-utility operator BlueSky Helicopters.

2026-07-23T02:19:34.257084-07:00

Electra.Aero’s short-takeoff electric concept moves toward production as Airbus and MTU push hybrid-electric and fuel-cell power

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Joby and Virgin Atlantic lock in UK eVTOL air-taxi rollout, while Vertical Aerospace, Skyfly and Moya accelerate AM commercializ Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have signed a definitive multi-year agreement to introduce electric air-taxi services in the United Kingdom, with early links planned to London Heathrow and Manchester. Separately, Vertical Aerospace added three strategic partnerships to speed air mobility rollout, Skyfly opened its Axe electric propulsion to other manufacturers and unveiled a hybrid unmanned system, and Moya Aero began building a full-scale autonomous cargo eVTOL for year-end flight.

2026-07-23T01:21:40.171111-07:00

Joby and Virgin Atlantic lock in UK eVTOL air-taxi rollout, while Vertical Aerospace, Skyfly and Moya accelerate AM commercializ

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Florida Backs Eve’s Advanced Air Mobility Research Efforts

2026-07-23T01:21:40.171111-07:00

Florida Backs Eve’s Advanced A

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Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029 Radia CEO outlined a business case for the company’s “giant” WindRunner cargo concept, positioning it as a new entrant for air-freight capacity. The plan calls for assembly of the first aircraft to begin in 2029, highlighting an extended development-to-production timeline.

2026-07-22T08:08:02.374296-07:00

Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029

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Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push Bell says it’s entering a “big year” for the MV-75, with construction under way on the first six test aircraft. The company’s milestone indicates a transition from development toward a broader test campaign ahead of future flight and certification activity.

2026-07-22T05:43:03.536961-07:00

Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push

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