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Archer and Vertical Aerospace escalate eVTOL patent fight as Miami Valo showcase nears

Archer filed a patent‑infringement complaint in the Eastern District of Texas alleging Vertical Aerospace’s new Valo configuration copies Archer’s Midnight design, timing the suit ahead of Vertical’s Miami Valo showcase (Feb. 24–25). Vertical has also sued Archer over tilt‑rotor patents, threatening Archer’s 2025 Midnight commercial launch.

2026-02-24T09:56:04.460461-08:00

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Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions'

2026-02-24T10:56:28.611550-08:00

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LODD Autonomous signs MoU with DHL Express to explore integrating Hili unmanned aircraft into delivery operations

2026-02-24T01:15:15.478788-08:00

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LYNEports, AeroVecto to deploy vertiport planning technology across Oman and Middle East

2026-02-23T01:42:03.653035-08:00

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September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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Vertical Mag

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions' Vertical Aviation International said it supports the FAA's safety objectives for new flight limits around Reagan National (KDCA) but asked regulators to clarify the rule's scope, warning ambiguous language could impose "unintended restrictions" that constrain helicopter, powered‑lift and eVTOL operations.

2026-02-24T10:56:28.611550-08:00

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions'

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Archer and Vertical Aerospace escalate eVTOL patent fight as Miami Valo showcase nears Archer filed a patent‑infringement complaint in the Eastern District of Texas alleging Vertical Aerospace’s new Valo configuration copies Archer’s Midnight design, timing the suit ahead of Vertical’s Miami Valo showcase (Feb. 24–25). Vertical has also sued Archer over tilt‑rotor patents, threatening Archer’s 2025 Midnight commercial launch.

2026-02-24T09:56:04.460461-08:00

Archer and Vertical Aerospace escalate eVTOL patent fight as Miami Valo showcase nears

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XTI Aerospace shelves TriFan 600 VTOL business aircraft, pivots to drone development XTI Aerospace, a Colorado-based developer, has shelved its long-running TriFan 600 vertical-takeoff-and-landing business aircraft program and announced a strategic pivot into unmanned aerial systems. The company will redirect engineering and development resources from the crewed VTOL project toward commercial and military drone initiatives.

2026-02-24T05:06:24.359081-08:00

XTI Aerospace shelves TriFan 600 VTOL business aircraft, pivots to drone development

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LODD Autonomous signs MoU with DHL Express to explore integrating Hili unmanned aircraft into delivery operations LODD Autonomous and DHL Express have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on integrating LODD’s unmanned Hili aircraft into DHL’s delivery operations. The agreement will focus on technical and operational workstreams and assessments to evaluate Hili’s suitability for commercial delivery use.

2026-02-24T01:15:15.478788-08:00

LODD Autonomous signs MoU with DHL Express to explore integrating Hili unmanned aircraft into delivery operations

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MD Aircraft signs LOI with Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to support India AAM push MD Aircraft GmbH has signed a Letter of Intent with Makmor for the sale of 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft. The LOI is positioned to help Makmor expand electric air mobility operations in India, providing an early fleet scale signal for the MDA1 in the region.

2026-02-23T02:32:41.158270-08:00

MD Aircraft signs LOI with Makmor for 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to support India AAM push

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LYNEports, AeroVecto to deploy vertiport planning technology across Oman and Middle East LYNEports has signed a commercial agreement with AeroVecto Aviation Services (AVAS) to deploy its vertiport planning technology across Oman and the wider Middle East. The deal aims to accelerate siting, feasibility and design work for Urban Air Mobility vertiports, supporting regional eVTOL infrastructure development.

2026-02-23T01:42:03.653035-08:00

LYNEports, AeroVecto to deploy vertiport planning technology across Oman and Middle East

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Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter A Leeham News column questions whether Boom Supersonic’s commercial bet remains viable as faltering military ‘green’ policies remove a potential demand pillar. The piece also criticizes urban air mobility hype, calling eVTOLs “perfectly mediocre” and overpriced in its assessment.

2026-02-23T00:21:12.817860-08:00

Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter

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Boeing-backed Wisk’s Gen 6 First Flight Underscores Push for Autonomous eVTOL Operations Wisk’s Boeing-backed Gen 6 eVTOL completed its maiden flight, marking the company’s first airborne test of its full-scale autonomous passenger vehicle. The sortie advances Wisk’s effort to demonstrate unmanned eVTOL capability and underscores industry momentum toward automated Advanced Air Mobility operations.

2026-02-20T11:50:17.063720-08:00

Boeing-backed Wisk’s Gen 6 First Flight Underscores Push for Autonomous eVTOL Operations

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Archer and Vertical Aerospace escalate eVTOL patent fight as Miami Valo showcase nears

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions'

LODD Autonomous signs MoU with DHL Express to explore integrating Hili unmanned aircraft into delivery operations

LYNEports, AeroVecto to deploy vertiport planning technology across Oman and Middle East

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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