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Electra files FAA Part 23 type‑certificate application for nine‑seat EL9 hybrid‑electric Ultra‑Short aircraft

Electra has submitted a Part 23 type‑certification application to the FAA for its nine‑seat EL9 hybrid‑electric Ultra‑Short aircraft, advancing the programme from the FAA’s Emerging Technology Division into the Aircraft Certification Service. The filing seeks approval for both commercial and military use and moves the EL9 out of pure technology development.

2025-12-10T13:53:17.993010-08:00

Business Wire

Vertical Aerospace, Skyports and Bristow to launch UK’s first eVTOL air‑taxi network

2025-12-10T08:31:55.581255-08:00

Aviation Source

Archer completes first-phase transactions to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport

2025-12-09T15:34:35.241155-08:00

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Eve and SkyGrid publish white paper defining automated traffic management for low‑altitude AAM operations

2025-12-08T16:21:41.098284-08:00

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Washington Post

Trump launches air‑taxi pilot program to accelerate eVTOL for Los Angeles 2028 The Trump administration has launched a federal air‑taxi pilot program intended to accelerate eVTOL testing and operations ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The initiative aims to fast‑track regulatory trials and public demonstrations, potentially benefiting developers, vertiport builders and operators targeting a 2028 roll‑out.

2025-12-12T20:25:16.085472-08:00

Trump launches air‑taxi pilot program to accelerate eVTOL for Los Angeles 2028

Aviation Week

Jekta, Open Skies to launch electric amphibious aircraft operations in the Gulf Swiss startup Jekta has partnered with UK-based Open Skies Network to develop electric amphibious aircraft operations across the Gulf. The collaboration aims to develop operational concepts for battery-electric amphibious aircraft serving coastal and maritime routes across Gulf states, assessing capability and readiness for water-based electric air services.

2025-12-12T12:17:44.976476-08:00

Jekta, Open Skies to launch electric amphibious aircraft operations in the Gulf

Business Wire

GACA signs agreement with Archer to fast-track eVTOL air taxis in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed an agreement with Archer Aviation to create a regulatory pathway for eVTOL air taxi deployment in the kingdom. The memorandum covers regulatory framework development, demonstration flights, and coordination on certification, airspace integration and operational trials.

2025-12-10T14:50:22.675176-08:00

GACA signs agreement with Archer to fast-track eVTOL air taxis in Saudi Arabia

AINonline

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Electra files FAA Part 23 type‑certificate application for nine‑seat EL9 hybrid‑electric Ultra‑Short aircraft Electra has submitted a Part 23 type‑certification application to the FAA for its nine‑seat EL9 hybrid‑electric Ultra‑Short aircraft, advancing the programme from the FAA’s Emerging Technology Division into the Aircraft Certification Service. The filing seeks approval for both commercial and military use and moves the EL9 out of pure technology development.

2025-12-10T13:53:17.993010-08:00

Electra files FAA Part 23 type‑certificate application for nine‑seat EL9 hybrid‑electric Ultra‑Short aircraft

Vertical Mag

VerdeGo upgrades Hybrid Systems Integration Lab to speed eVTOL hybrid powerplant development VerdeGo Aero has upgraded its Hybrid Systems Integration Lab (HSIL) to accelerate customer development timelines and lower programme costs by enabling simulated piloted flight integrated with VerdeGo’s hybrid powerplants. The enhanced HSIL gives eVTOL and hybrid-electric aircraft developers a faster path to market.

2025-12-10T10:28:34.936760-08:00

VerdeGo upgrades Hybrid Systems Integration Lab to speed eVTOL hybrid powerplant development

Business Wire

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Vertical Aerospace, Skyports and Bristow to launch UK’s first eVTOL air‑taxi network Vertical Aerospace, Skyports Infrastructure and Bristow Group unveiled plans to launch the UK’s first commercial eVTOL air‑taxi network, aligning service rollout with Vertical’s new Valo aircraft unveiling. Initial routes centre on Canary Wharf links to Heathrow, Gatwick, Cambridge and Oxford.

2025-12-10T08:31:55.581255-08:00

Vertical Aerospace, Skyports and Bristow to launch UK’s first eVTOL air‑taxi network

AINonline

Congress, states press FAA for clearer rules and coordination as advanced air mobility scales Lawmakers, state officials and industry advocates told a House aviation subcommittee the fast-growing advanced air mobility sector needs clearer federal rules and tighter coordination on airspace, noise and infrastructure. They urged the FAA to lead airspace management while engaging local communities and states on operations and siting.

2025-12-09T23:16:16.180207-08:00

Congress, states press FAA for clearer rules and coordination as advanced air mobility scales

Aviation Source

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Archer completes first-phase transactions to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport Archer Aviation has completed the first phase of transactions to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles. The milestone advances the multi-step acquisition process, clearing an initial legal and financial hurdle toward securing full control and future operational planning at the site.

2025-12-09T15:34:35.241155-08:00

Archer completes first-phase transactions to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport

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