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Bristow and Electra to flight test hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft in Norway with Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority

Bristow Group is partnering with Electra, Avinor and Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority to run hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) flight trials in Scandinavia. The plan includes operational evaluations targeted for mid-next year, with Electra’s nine-passenger EL9 set to begin Norway flight trials in 2027.

2026-04-21T06:13:34.060374-07:00

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Electron Aerospace refreshes E5 all-electric five-seat design following concept review

2026-04-21T04:17:59.109117-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight

2026-04-20T08:21:15.768308-07:00

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SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to receive Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from JCAB

2026-04-19T22:06:23.640993-07:00

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Bristow and Electra to flight test hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft in Norway with Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority Bristow Group is partnering with Electra, Avinor and Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority to run hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) flight trials in Scandinavia. The plan includes operational evaluations targeted for mid-next year, with Electra’s nine-passenger EL9 set to begin Norway flight trials in 2027.

2026-04-21T06:13:34.060374-07:00

Bristow and Electra to flight test hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft in Norway with Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority

Aviation Week

Electron Aerospace refreshes E5 all-electric five-seat design following concept review Dutch developer Electron Aerospace has unveiled a revised configuration for its all-electric E5 five-seater, incorporating multiple changes after a recently completed concept design review. The update indicates the company is refining the airframe and overall concept ahead of the next development phase for its electric aircraft program.

2026-04-21T04:17:59.109117-07:00

Electron Aerospace refreshes E5 all-electric five-seat design following concept review

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FAA VPAR kickoff meeting at MMAC underlines momentum for advanced air mobility collaboration The FAA held a VPAR kickoff meeting at MMAC, signaling renewed momentum for coordination across advanced air mobility stakeholders. The session is framed as an early step to accelerate collaboration tied to powered-lift/eVTOL operational integration and readiness work.

2026-04-20T09:20:26.466068-07:00

FAA VPAR kickoff meeting at MMAC underlines momentum for advanced air mobility collaboration

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Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight Vertical Aerospace has executed and closed the remaining components of its previously announced comprehensive financing package totaling up to $850 million, following its 14 April success with the company’s first two-way transition flight for the Valo eVTOL. The package had been under phased execution after an agreement-in-principle.

2026-04-20T08:21:15.768308-07:00

Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight

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SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to receive Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from JCAB SkyDrive says Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted it Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification under MLIT, making the company the first dedicated eVTOL developer in Japan to achieve the designation. The approval is positioned as a major milestone toward type certification and later Advanced Air Mobility commercialization.

2026-04-19T22:06:23.640993-07:00

SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to receive Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from JCAB

eVTOL Insights

AutoFlight completes China’s first two-ton-class autonomous eVTOL cargo trial in Guizhou Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight says its CarryAll (V2000CG) delivered spring tea across mountainous terrain in Guizhou in 37 minutes, completing the first two-ton-class eVTOL dedicated transport trial in the country. The autonomous, unmanned cargo run targets faster logistics in difficult regions.

2026-04-17T01:50:01.492317-07:00

AutoFlight completes China’s first two-ton-class autonomous eVTOL cargo trial in Guizhou

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CHINA: AutoFlight transports spring tea in trial using its CarryAll two-ton class eVTOL aircraft

2026-04-17T01:50:01.492317-07:00

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Joby and L3Harris to demo autonomous S-4T hybrid-electric rotorcraft for the US Army Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris plan to demonstrate a modified, hybrid-electric version of Joby’s S-4 rotorcraft—dubbed the S-4T—for the US Army in the coming days. The S-4T pairs the all-electric S-4 airframe with hybrid-electric propulsion and an autonomous flight control system.

2026-04-16T16:16:26.237964-07:00

Joby and L3Harris to demo autonomous S-4T hybrid-electric rotorcraft for the US Army

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Bristow and Electra to flight test hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft in Norway with Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority

Electron Aerospace refreshes E5 all-electric five-seat design following concept review

Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight

SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to receive Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from JCAB

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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