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AirMobility, Skyportz sign MoU to bring Aeroberm modular vertipad to Japan

AirMobility and Skyportz signed an MoU to introduce Skyportz’s patented Aeroberm™ modular vertipad into Japan, integrating it with AirMobility’s AirVport automation. Aeroberm is designed to reduce eVTOL downwash and noise and enable rapid response to battery fires, supporting safer, quieter vertiport operations.

2026-02-17T08:14:43.910127-08:00

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Alpha Metalcraft’s direct‑plating process could cut eVTOL rotor blade cost and weight

2026-02-17T07:30:06.865900-08:00

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Volocopter, Eve, Wisk and Moya Aero added to eVTOL Insights North America speaker line-up

2026-02-16T01:39:50.838341-08:00

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Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL

2026-02-12T02:34:34.438125-08:00

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AirMobility, Skyportz sign MoU to bring Aeroberm modular vertipad to Japan AirMobility and Skyportz signed an MoU to introduce Skyportz’s patented Aeroberm™ modular vertipad into Japan, integrating it with AirMobility’s AirVport automation. Aeroberm is designed to reduce eVTOL downwash and noise and enable rapid response to battery fires, supporting safer, quieter vertiport operations.

2026-02-17T08:14:43.910127-08:00

AirMobility, Skyportz sign MoU to bring Aeroberm modular vertipad to Japan

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Alpha Metalcraft’s direct‑plating process could cut eVTOL rotor blade cost and weight Alpha Metalcraft Group is in discussions with eVTOL developers to apply its direct‑plating manufacturing process to rotor blades, a technique the company says can reduce both production cost and blade weight. Component savings at this level can materially affect aircraft range, payload and unit economics.

2026-02-17T07:30:06.865900-08:00

Alpha Metalcraft’s direct‑plating process could cut eVTOL rotor blade cost and weight

eVTOL Insights

Volocopter, Eve, Wisk and Moya Aero added to eVTOL Insights North America speaker line-up With ten weeks to go, eVTOL Insights North America in Ohio has added Volocopter, Eve, Wisk and Moya Aero to its speaker line-up. The additions increase participation from active eVTOL developers and suppliers ahead of the conference and awards event.

2026-02-16T01:39:50.838341-08:00

Volocopter, Eve, Wisk and Moya Aero added to eVTOL Insights North America speaker line-up

Bloomberg

Toyota probes Joby production to protect nearly $1 billion investment, considers deeper manufacturing role Toyota Motor Corp. is troubleshooting Joby Aviation’s production processes and weighing a deeper manufacturing role to safeguard its nearly $1 billion investment pledge. The move shifts Toyota from passive backer toward operational engagement as Joby prepares to scale eVTOL production and commercialisation.

2026-02-13T08:00:16.474150-08:00

Toyota probes Joby production to protect nearly $1 billion investment, considers deeper manufacturing role

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Archer to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results on March 2, 2026 Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) will release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results after market close on Monday, March 2, 2026. The company will host a live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the results and operating update.

2026-02-12T15:13:28.567763-08:00

Archer to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 operating update and financial results on March 2, 2026

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Vertical Aviation International restructures leadership to strengthen accountability and governance Vertical Aviation International said it has restructured its leadership to strengthen accountability, execution and governance across the company. The reorganisation, VAI said, aims to tighten oversight, clarify responsibilities and accelerate delivery of its Advanced Air Mobility programmes. The company announced the changes in a statement.

2026-02-12T05:25:24.872005-08:00

Vertical Aviation International restructures leadership to strengthen accountability and governance

FlightGlobal

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests German start‑up ERC System will conduct the first flight of Romeo, an uncrewed vertical‑takeoff‑and‑landing cargo prototype, in 2026 after completing successful hover tests in Munich. The company says it will mature Romeo toward a commercial cargo UAS offering in the coming years.

2026-02-12T03:33:40.669718-08:00

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

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Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL Electra has been granted multiple U.S. patents protecting core elements of its hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture for the nine‑seat EL9, safeguarding technologies the company says enable ultra‑short takeoff and landing (USTOL) performance while preserving conventional safety and performance margins as certification advances.

2026-02-12T02:34:34.438125-08:00

Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL

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AirMobility, Skyportz sign MoU to bring Aeroberm modular vertipad to Japan

Alpha Metalcraft’s direct‑plating process could cut eVTOL rotor blade cost and weight

Volocopter, Eve, Wisk and Moya Aero added to eVTOL Insights North America speaker line-up

Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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