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Electra signs Safran Helicopter Engines production deal for TG600 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9 (initial 250-unit

Electra has signed a “life-of-program” production agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines for the TG600 turbogenerator to support its hybrid-electric EL9 ultra short aircraft certification push. The deal includes an initial order for 250 units, tied to a planned 2030 entry into service.

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2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00

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Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus

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2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

FlightGlobal

Vertical Aerospace slides Valo eVTOL type certification to 2029 (from late 2028/2025 plans)

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2026-07-13T04:15:05.817352-07:00

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Beta, Sora, Horizon and JetZero signal momentum for electric flight—FAA pilot missions, eVTOL testing and Cavorite X7 avionics

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2026-07-13T00:44:26.595674-07:00

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Electra signs Safran Helicopter Engines production deal for TG600 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9 (initial 250-unit Electra has signed a “life-of-program” production agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines for the TG600 turbogenerator to support its hybrid-electric EL9 ultra short aircraft certification push. The deal includes an initial order for 250 units, tied to a planned 2030 entry into service.

2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00

Electra signs Safran Helicopter Engines production deal for TG600 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9 (initial 250-unit

Urban Air Mobility News

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Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter Co. and BETA Technologies have agreed to a strategic partnership to establish electric air-taxi services in South Korea. The collaboration is positioned to support the South Korean government’s target of launching commercial advanced air mobility services by 2029.

2026-07-15T03:45:26.953110-07:00

Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor

AeroTime

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Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus At the 2026 NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Northrop Grumman signed an MOU tied to NATO’s LOI for MQ-4C Triton procurement. Ahead of Farnborough International Airshow (July 20–22), industry messaging spotlights production capacity rather than new orders, alongside AAM eVTOL demos and UAV ISR/electronic-warfare/strike payload displays including ASELSAN’s.

2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus

Urban Air Mobility News

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SkyDrive SD-05 reaches 86 km/h in Yamaguchi eVTOL tourism demo ahead of 2028 commercial launch SkyDrive completed a demonstration flight of its three-seat SD-05 eVTOL at the Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, repeating a scenic touring use case over the Seto Inland Sea. The company said the aircraft flew at up to 86 km/h and is positioning the service for both domestic and international markets with a 2028 launch target.

2026-07-14T02:29:50.919260-07:00

SkyDrive SD-05 reaches 86 km/h in Yamaguchi eVTOL tourism demo ahead of 2028 commercial launch

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Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft Venetz Aerospace, a UK electric propulsion designer for unmanned aircraft systems, says it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) covering electric motors and propellers. The approval extends to applications across both uncrewed and crewed aircraft use cases.

2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00

Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft

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Vertical Aerospace slides Valo eVTOL type certification to 2029 (from late 2028/2025 plans) Vertical Aerospace says its Valo air taxi now targets type certification in 2029, extending a timeline that had already slipped from earlier expectations. The company framed the change as part of a programme re-baselining and warned of increasing risk to its prior 2028 target ahead of its Farnborough International Airshow appearance.

2026-07-13T04:15:05.817352-07:00

Vertical Aerospace slides Valo eVTOL type certification to 2029 (from late 2028/2025 plans)

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Beta, Sora, Horizon and JetZero signal momentum for electric flight—FAA pilot missions, eVTOL testing and Cavorite X7 avionics BETA Technologies has completed first missions in an FAA program examining safe operations of electric aircraft alongside conventional aviation, and Horizon Aircraft selected BETA to supply flight-control computers and customized software for the Cavorite X7 full-scale hybrid-electric eVTOL. Separately, Sora Aviation finished subscale S-1 eVTOL testing, while JetZero begins assembling its blended-wing-body demonstrator and UK start-up Sora targets service entry by 2031.

2026-07-13T00:44:26.595674-07:00

Beta, Sora, Horizon and JetZero signal momentum for electric flight—FAA pilot missions, eVTOL testing and Cavorite X7 avionics

AeroTime

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BETA and Electra Aero report certification and flight-test milestones for hybrid-electric ultra-STOL/CTOL aircraft BETA Technologies has completed the first stage of its eIPP Multistate Collaborative electric conventional takeoff and landing flight-test programme. Separately, Electra Aero says it has secured a critical FAA approval milestone and is advancing certification for its hybrid-electric EL9 ultra-STOL aircraft, framed as a route toward commercialization.

2026-07-12T03:28:58.353588-07:00

BETA and Electra Aero report certification and flight-test milestones for hybrid-electric ultra-STOL/CTOL aircraft

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