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Horizon Aircraft selects Beta Technologies fly-by-wire flight-control computers for hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 VTOL

Canada’s Horizon Aircraft has selected Beta Technologies to supply the flight-control system—fly-by-wire flight control computers plus customized software and hardware integration—for its developmental Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. Horizon says the architecture and cost synergies behind the choice will support Cavorite X7 development, testing, and certification.

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2026-07-09T05:16:21.071443-07:00

Aviation Today

Q&A: CEO outlines how aviation’s “digital backbone” will enable advanced air mobility and eVTOL scale-up

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2026-07-09T08:59:10.639913-07:00

eVTOL Insights

SkyDrive signs MoU with Japan Biz Aviation to support future eVTOL operations in Japan

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2026-07-09T04:45:00.301530-07:00

FlightGlobal

Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations

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2026-07-09T02:29:14.477593-07:00

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Aviation Today

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Q&A: CEO outlines how aviation’s “digital backbone” will enable advanced air mobility and eVTOL scale-up In a CEO Q&A, the executive discusses building aviation’s digital backbone—positioning data, connectivity, and software infrastructure as core enablers for advanced air mobility. The discussion frames how digital systems support broader industry trends tied to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations and commercialization.

2026-07-09T08:59:10.639913-07:00

Q&A: CEO outlines how aviation’s “digital backbone” will enable advanced air mobility and eVTOL scale-up

eVTOL Insights

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Horizon Aircraft selects Beta Technologies fly-by-wire flight-control computers for hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 VTOL Canada’s Horizon Aircraft has selected Beta Technologies to supply the flight-control system—fly-by-wire flight control computers plus customized software and hardware integration—for its developmental Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. Horizon says the architecture and cost synergies behind the choice will support Cavorite X7 development, testing, and certification.

2026-07-09T05:16:21.071443-07:00

Horizon Aircraft selects Beta Technologies fly-by-wire flight-control computers for hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 VTOL

eVTOL Insights

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SkyDrive signs MoU with Japan Biz Aviation to support future eVTOL operations in Japan SkyDrive has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Biz Aviation to collaborate on future commercial operations of its compact eVTOL aircraft in Japan. Japan Biz Aviation, which operates HondaJet and Bell helicopter charters, is positioned to support the operational rollout of SkyDrive’s fleet in the domestic market.

2026-07-09T04:45:00.301530-07:00

SkyDrive signs MoU with Japan Biz Aviation to support future eVTOL operations in Japan

Bloomberg

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Cities weigh “advanced air mobility” as eVTOL/air-taxi rollouts draw near As electric flying taxis move closer to real-world operations in major US metros such as Los Angeles and New York, local governments are beginning to map out what changes are needed on the ground. The piece highlights the high “tall hurdles” still ahead for advanced air mobility.

2026-07-09T02:45:17.445117-07:00

Cities weigh “advanced air mobility” as eVTOL/air-taxi rollouts draw near

FlightGlobal

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Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations Dubai has secured regulatory certification for a dedicated vertiport site for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and electric air-taxi operations, clearing it for Joby Aviation’s launch plans. The first location in a planned four-vertiport network is described as approved and ready to begin lift-off.

2026-07-09T02:29:14.477593-07:00

Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations

eVTOL Insights

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EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S flights in Switzerland, expanding eVTOL demonstrations to 22 countries EHang said it has successfully completed the first pilotless flights of its EH216-S eVTOL aircraft in Switzerland. The milestone extends the company’s global flight demonstration footprint to 22 countries, signaling continued progress toward scalable, remotely/automation-enabled eVTOL operations.

2026-07-08T03:59:00.130580-07:00

EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S flights in Switzerland, expanding eVTOL demonstrations to 22 countries

eVTOL Insights

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EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S eVTOL flights in Switzerland, extending autonomous AAM operations to Quinto (Ticino) EHang says it has successfully completed the first pilotless flights of its EH216-S eVTOL in Switzerland. The company also reports milestone test flights in Quinto, Ticino, with Switzerland becoming the 22nd country to fly EHang’s autonomous technology—advancing Advanced Air Mobility in an Alpine operating environment.

2026-07-08T03:59:00.130580-07:00

EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S eVTOL flights in Switzerland, extending autonomous AAM operations to Quinto (Ticino)

CAPA

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UAE GCAA certifies Dubai’s VDX purpose-built eVTOL vertiport with Skyports The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure announced that VDX, positioned adjacent to Dubai International Airport, has received regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations. The vertiport is billed as the first purpose-built commercial facility to be certified for eVTOL services.

2026-07-07T18:59:57.134240-07:00

UAE GCAA certifies Dubai’s VDX purpose-built eVTOL vertiport with Skyports

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