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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it is working to help industry bring air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches, and expand drone operations to market as it embraces next-generation aviation. The agency’s update was delivered during the Farnborough Airshow context.

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2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00

AINonline

Anduril, Archer, Embraer, Sikorsky and BETA push autonomy into missiles and VTOL cargo

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2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

FlightGlobal

Vertical Aerospace nears UK government funding (up to £310m) to anchor UK production

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2026-07-20T16:08:31.781398-07:00

Reuters

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

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FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it is working to help industry bring air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches, and expand drone operations to market as it embraces next-generation aviation. The agency’s update was delivered during the Farnborough Airshow context.

2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00

FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches

AINonline

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Anduril, Archer, Embraer, Sikorsky and BETA push autonomy into missiles and VTOL cargo A set of deals and showcases highlights a rapid push toward autonomy across air and defense: Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU to pursue the Barracuda missile on the C-390 (no first-test timeline stated), while Anduril and Archer unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous VTOL platform for defense and commercial uses. Sikorsky will integrate its MATRIX autonomy suite into BETA’s ALIA MV250 hybrid VTOL for contested logistics, including integration completed in two weeks after the partnership agreement.

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Anduril, Archer, Embraer, Sikorsky and BETA push autonomy into missiles and VTOL cargo

AINonline

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Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy to Beta's MV250 Military VTOL

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy

FlightGlobal

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Vertical Aerospace nears UK government funding (up to £310m) to anchor UK production Vertical said it is close to securing a final “broad package” of government-backed investment, including a grant of up to £310 million, with a decision expected by year-end. The funding is aimed at anchoring production in the UK as the company advances its aircraft development and scale-up plans.

2026-07-20T16:08:31.781398-07:00

Vertical Aerospace nears UK government funding (up to £310m) to anchor UK production

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LYTE Aviation and AMROS Global team up on AMROS’ PowerBridge HyVolt hybrid-electric propulsion for LYTE’s SkyBus hydrogen eVTOL LYTE Aviation has partnered with AMROS Global to develop and deliver the PowerBridge HyVolt hybrid-electric propulsion system for LYTE’s 40-seat hybrid-hydrogen eVTOL, the SkyBus. The collaboration targets integrating the hybrid-electric powerplant into the aircraft’s propulsion architecture.

2026-07-20T00:08:10.417437-07:00

LYTE Aviation and AMROS Global team up on AMROS’ PowerBridge HyVolt hybrid-electric propulsion for LYTE’s SkyBus hydrogen eVTOL

eVTOL Insights

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SkyDrive begins formal FAA familiarization for its compact eVTOL type certification SkyDrive has started formal familiarization meetings with the U.S. FAA as part of the company’s type certification process for its compact eVTOL aircraft. The sessions mark an early, structured step in regulatory engagement toward potential certification approval.

2026-07-20T00:08:09.438150-07:00

SkyDrive begins formal FAA familiarization for its compact eVTOL type certification

eVTOL Insights

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SkyDrive Commences Formal Familiarization Meetings with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

2026-07-20T00:08:09.438150-07:00

SkyDrive Commences Formal Fami

eVTOL Insights

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SkyDrive Partners with Tokio Marine & Nichido and Nippon Koei for eVTOL Research in Japan

2026-07-19T23:52:52.159024-07:00

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