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Joby Aviation and Toyota form joint venture to produce S4 eVTOL air taxis as they pursue commercial deployment approval

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor have announced the initial phase of a strategic manufacturing alliance through a newly established joint venture aimed at realizing air mobility. The partners say the JV is intended to produce Joby’s S4 series eVTOL aircraft as Joby works toward government approval to deploy commercial operations.

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution

2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis

2026-06-26T10:13:19.860525-07:00

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September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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Joby Aviation and Toyota form joint venture to produce S4 eVTOL air taxis as they pursue commercial deployment approval Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor have announced the initial phase of a strategic manufacturing alliance through a newly established joint venture aimed at realizing air mobility. The partners say the JV is intended to produce Joby’s S4 series eVTOL aircraft as Joby works toward government approval to deploy commercial operations.

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

Joby Aviation and Toyota form joint venture to produce S4 eVTOL air taxis as they pursue commercial deployment approval

Flying Magazine

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

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Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution Vertical Aerospace has entered a long-term agreement with Astronics to supply the low-voltage power distribution system for its Valo eVTOL aircraft. The supplier selection supports Vertical’s certification progress by locking in a core electrical sub-system for the airframe’s electrification architecture.

2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00

Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution

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FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis The FAA is building a dedicated facility in Oklahoma City to serve as a hub for research, training, and operational analysis related to electric and hybrid aircraft—aimed at accelerating how the agency develops knowledge and procedures for emerging air-mobility operations.

2026-06-26T10:13:19.860525-07:00

FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis

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Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live Skyfly says the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) regulations will go live during EAA AirVenture in July. The company will use the event to highlight its Axe VCA aircraft as MOSAIC enters operational effect.

2026-06-26T02:55:48.832742-07:00

Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live

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Sarla Aviation and Urban-Air Port to Build Infrastructure Foundations for Advanced Air Mobility in India

2026-06-26T01:41:14.769841-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace CEO: 2026 milestones position company for “road to market” Vertical Aerospace says 2026 is shaping up as a run of major development milestones, and its CEO is using that momentum to map a clear path toward market entry. The remarks frame progress as “on track,” linking programme execution to commercialization readiness.

2026-06-25T20:12:31.749295-07:00

Vertical Aerospace CEO: 2026 milestones position company for “road to market”

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BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility launch Hawaii electric aircraft demonstration with Hawaiian Airlines supporting evaluati BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility have partnered to begin an electric aircraft demonstration program in Hawaii, with Hawaiian Airlines participating to support evaluation activities as part of Alaska Air Group. The initiative expands BETA’s flight-demonstration footprint into a near-term airline operational setting.

2026-06-25T05:07:48.124251-07:00

BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility launch Hawaii electric aircraft demonstration with Hawaiian Airlines supporting evaluati

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Joby Aviation and Toyota form joint venture to produce S4 eVTOL air taxis as they pursue commercial deployment approval

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution

FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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