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Lassale to Make First Appearance as VAI CEO at Verticon, Calls AAM an 'Inflection Point'

Vertical Aviation International's new CEO and president, Lassale, arrives at his first Verticon, calling the advanced-air-mobility sector an industry "inflection point." His appearance is the first public outing as chief executive, coming as VAI tightens leadership to accelerate delivery.

2026-03-07T11:48:50.632422-08:00

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Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Edge Toward Long‑Awaited Commercial Launch

2026-03-07T06:40:19.403515-08:00

eVTOL Insights

Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo

2026-03-06T02:19:30.178600-08:00

AINonline

Eve shows four‑seat Eve‑100 mockup at VERTICON as flight‑test, customer and ecosystem work ramps

2026-03-06T08:02:48.629438-08:00

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September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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AINonline

Lassale to Make First Appearance as VAI CEO at Verticon, Calls AAM an 'Inflection Point' Vertical Aviation International's new CEO and president, Lassale, arrives at his first Verticon, calling the advanced-air-mobility sector an industry "inflection point." His appearance is the first public outing as chief executive, coming as VAI tightens leadership to accelerate delivery.

2026-03-07T11:48:50.632422-08:00

Lassale to Make First Appearance as VAI CEO at Verticon, Calls AAM an 'Inflection Point'

AINonline

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Edge Toward Long‑Awaited Commercial Launch Developers of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are closing in on commercial operations after years of development, testing and regulatory work. eVTOLs could replace helicopters in specific roles—short‑range passenger shuttles, air‑taxi and certain specialist missions—if certification and infrastructure keep pace.

2026-03-07T06:40:19.403515-08:00

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Edge Toward Long‑Awaited Commercial Launch

AINonline

Eve shows four‑seat Eve‑100 mockup at VERTICON as flight‑test, customer and ecosystem work ramps Eve Air Mobility is exhibiting a mockup of its four‑passenger Eve‑100 at VERTICON 2026, giving a helicopter industry audience a first look at an eVTOL configuration. The company says it is expanding its flight‑test programme, locking customer commitments and developing operator ecosystem pathways.

2026-03-06T08:02:48.629438-08:00

Eve shows four‑seat Eve‑100 mockup at VERTICON as flight‑test, customer and ecosystem work ramps

eVTOL Insights

Joby partners with San Jose Sharks to explore vertiport near SAP Center Joby Aviation has partnered with NHL team San Jose Sharks to explore developing a vertiport near the SAP Center. The collaboration will evaluate siting, access and integration opportunities for Joby's eVTOL operations adjacent to a major urban sports venue, targeting event and city-center connectivity.

2026-03-06T02:19:30.800072-08:00

Joby partners with San Jose Sharks to explore vertiport near SAP Center

eVTOL Insights

Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo Skyports Infrastructure revealed new details after supporting SkyDrive's eVTOL demonstration flights in Tokyo, showcasing its Vertiport Automation system in live operations. Skyports said the trial produced operational data and insights to validate automated vertiport functions for Advanced Air Mobility deployments.

2026-03-06T02:19:30.178600-08:00

Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo

eVTOL Insights

PODCAST: Flyte CEO Marc Sellouk on scaling regional air mobility in the U.S. The Airflow podcast interviews Marc Sellouk, CEO of Flyte, on scaling regional air mobility across the United States. Sellouk discusses Flyte’s strategy and ambitions for bringing intra-regional air services to market, offering listeners an operator’s viewpoint on commercialising advanced air mobility in the U.S.

2026-03-05T04:52:19.005585-08:00

PODCAST: Flyte CEO Marc Sellouk on scaling regional air mobility in the U.S.

Leeham News

The state of alternative propulsion aircraft — Part 6: series-hybrid, battery-electric status Before Christmas Leeham News launched a series examining alternative propulsion; Part 6 (published March 5, 2026) closes the sequence with a detailed review of series-hybrid architectures — typically realised as battery-electric aircraft — assessing their technical maturity, certification hurdles and programme timelines.

2026-03-05T00:11:54.099101-08:00

The state of alternative propulsion aircraft — Part 6: series-hybrid, battery-electric status

eVTOL News

Embry‑Riddle unveils PAV‑ER personal air vehicle technology demonstrator Embry‑Riddle this week unveiled the PAV‑ER, a personal air vehicle technology demonstrator intended to advance research into personal air mobility concepts and provide a flight‑test platform for related technologies. The project signals growing academic engagement in Advanced Air Mobility development.

2026-03-04T13:51:58.762115-08:00

Embry‑Riddle unveils PAV‑ER personal air vehicle technology demonstrator