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Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot; U.S. eVTOL operations to begin in 2026 across 10 states

Joby Aviation has been selected for the White House‑backed federal air‑taxi pilot and will begin early commercial eVTOL operations in 2026, initially serving routes across 10 U.S. states under FAA oversight. The award marks a key transition from testing to scheduled passenger service.

2026-03-09T17:51:26.574890-07:00

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Honda unveils hybrid-electric eVTOL after four years in stealth — 400 flights, 249‑mile range

2026-03-10T05:58:07.887563-07:00

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SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight

2026-03-10T05:03:24.918566-07:00

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Sikorsky targets three demonstrator first flights in 2026 — hybrid tiltwing, Nomad 100 and unmanned U‑Hawk

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

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Honda unveils hybrid-electric eVTOL after four years in stealth — 400 flights, 249‑mile range Honda has revealed a hybrid-electric eVTOL after four years in stealth, saying the demonstrator has completed roughly 400 flight tests. The company claims a 249‑mile range — far beyond most battery‑only air taxi designs — implying suitability for longer missions than typical eVTOL concepts.

2026-03-10T05:58:07.887563-07:00

Honda unveils hybrid-electric eVTOL after four years in stealth — 400 flights, 249‑mile range

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SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent with Aeroauto Global and partnered with SAI Flight to expand into Florida, establishing terms for the purchase of eight SD‑05 eVTOLs including pricing and delivery windows. The deals mark a concrete step in the company’s U.S. commercial push.

2026-03-10T05:03:24.918566-07:00

SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight

FlightGlobal

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Sikorsky targets three demonstrator first flights in 2026 — hybrid tiltwing, Nomad 100 and unmanned U‑Hawk Sikorsky is advancing three technology demonstrators — a hybrid-electric tiltwing, the autonomous Nomad 100 rotor-blown-wing, and an unmanned U‑Hawk Black Hawk variant — and plans first flights in 2026 as it gathers flight-test data to define its next production aircraft and mature propulsion, autonomy and mission systems.

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

Sikorsky targets three demonstrator first flights in 2026 — hybrid tiltwing, Nomad 100 and unmanned U‑Hawk

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Archer accuses Joby of hiding China ties and defrauding U.S. in escalating eVTOL lawsuit Archer Aviation filed a counterclaim alleging Joby Aviation defrauded the U.S. government and concealed close Chinese supply‑chain links used to secure an unfair competitive advantage. The filing sharpens a legal battle between two leading eVTOL developers as both move toward commercial service and government programs.

2026-03-09T23:39:14.763056-07:00

Archer accuses Joby of hiding China ties and defrauding U.S. in escalating eVTOL lawsuit

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Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot; U.S. eVTOL operations to begin in 2026 across 10 states Joby Aviation has been selected for the White House‑backed federal air‑taxi pilot and will begin early commercial eVTOL operations in 2026, initially serving routes across 10 U.S. states under FAA oversight. The award marks a key transition from testing to scheduled passenger service.

2026-03-09T17:51:26.574890-07:00

Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot; U.S. eVTOL operations to begin in 2026 across 10 states

Vertical Mag

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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Archer joins White House air‑taxi pilot to ready Midnight for H2 2026 operations in Florida, New York and Texas Archer has joined the White House’s federal air‑taxi pilot program and will work with partners in Florida, New York and Texas to prepare for early commercial operations of its Midnight eVTOL as soon as the second half of 2026. The move focuses on regulatory trials, local site readiness and operational integration.

2026-03-09T13:23:56.802157-07:00

Archer joins White House air‑taxi pilot to ready Midnight for H2 2026 operations in Florida, New York and Texas

Vertical Mag

Archer, with partners in Florida, New York and Texas, joins White House air‑taxi pilot program to prepare for early Midnight ops in H2 2026

2026-03-09T13:23:56.802157-07:00

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Joby selected for White House air‑taxi pilot; U.S. eVTOL operations to begin in 2026 across 10 states

Honda unveils hybrid-electric eVTOL after four years in stealth — 400 flights, 249‑mile range

SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight

Sikorsky targets three demonstrator first flights in 2026 — hybrid tiltwing, Nomad 100 and unmanned U‑Hawk

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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