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GE to invest $300M in Beta Technologies and co-develop hybrid-electric turbogenerator for AAM

GE Aerospace will invest $300 million in Beta Technologies and jointly develop a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for advanced air mobility, targeting both civil and defense applications. The deal aims to pair turbine-range extension with electric propulsion to boost range and mission flexibility for eVTOLs and regional aircraft.

2025-09-04T03:24:46.985817-07:00

The Air Current

Hyundai-backed Supernal CEO Shin Jai-won resigns; David Rottblatt named interim COO

2025-08-27T20:04:46.239279-07:00

Vertical Mag

SkyDrive completes SD-05 eVTOL demo flights at Expo 2025 Osaka, posts onboard video and eyes September tests

2025-08-28T07:28:53.886000-07:00

New York Times

Joby Aviation to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business for up to $125 million

2025-08-04T04:13:21.208845-07:00

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The Air Current

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GE to invest $300M in Beta Technologies and co-develop hybrid-electric turbogenerator for AAM GE Aerospace will invest $300 million in Beta Technologies and jointly develop a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for advanced air mobility, targeting both civil and defense applications. The deal aims to pair turbine-range extension with electric propulsion to boost range and mission flexibility for eVTOLs and regional aircraft.

2025-09-04T03:24:46.985817-07:00

GE to invest $300M in Beta Technologies and co-develop hybrid-electric turbogenerator for AAM

Aviation Week

Jump Aero founder seeks funding for JA1 Pulse single‑seat emergency‑response tailsitter eVTOL Jump Aero, founded in 2019, is seeking funding to develop the JA1 Pulse, a single‑person tailsitter eVTOL intended for emergency‑response missions. The company's founder is pursuing capital to accelerate development, refine systems and prepare the aircraft for prototype testing and public demonstrations.

2025-09-03T17:48:59.228828-07:00

Jump Aero founder seeks funding for JA1 Pulse single‑seat emergency‑response tailsitter eVTOL

Aerospace America

Air Force advances Auto‑ACAS as AAM momentum points toward pilotless aircraft The U.S. Air Force is developing Auto‑ACAS (automatic air collision‑avoidance) as part of a broader push to embed automation across air operations. Officials argue reduced pilot workload, rising public acceptance of autonomous AAM and ground taxis, and expanding autonomous tests will make larger pilotless aircraft viable over coming decades.

2025-09-03T02:04:53.425775-07:00

Air Force advances Auto‑ACAS as AAM momentum points toward pilotless aircraft

nashvillepost.com

Whisper Aero repurposes jet‑propulsion technology for 'everyday' applications, co‑founder says Whisper Aero is adapting its jet‑engine propulsion technology for consumer and industrial "everyday" uses, co‑founder Ian Villa said, signalling a move beyond pure aircraft propulsion as the startup seeks broader commercial markets and real‑world validation of its systems.

2025-09-02T15:16:05.583460-07:00

Whisper Aero repurposes jet‑propulsion technology for 'everyday' applications, co‑founder says

Urban Air Mobility News

South Korea updates K‑UAM ConOps and opens three nationwide testbeds to revive stalled UAM market MOLIT has updated the K‑UAM ConOps to broaden operational models and restart a market it says has "stagnant due to global commercialisation delays." Three testbeds — Goheung (open), Ulsan (semi‑urban) and Seoul metro (urban) — will host linked aircraft demonstrations to validate UAM traffic management, vertiports and operator practices.

2025-08-30T04:47:08.949780-07:00

South Korea updates K‑UAM ConOps and opens three nationwide testbeds to revive stalled UAM market

AINonline

Multiple U.S. States Collaborate To Implement Advanced Air Mobility An aviation group has released papers outlining infrastructure requirements, policy options and the role of state governments in scaling advanced air mobility. Multiple U.S. states are coordinating to put those recommendations into practice, aligning regulatory approaches, funding priorities and infrastructure planning to accelerate eVTOL and UAS operations.

2025-08-28T08:33:00.128666-07:00

Multiple U.S. States Collaborate To Implement Advanced Air Mobility

Vertical Mag

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SkyDrive completes SD-05 eVTOL demo flights at Expo 2025 Osaka, posts onboard video and eyes September tests Japan’s SkyDrive completed a series of SD-05 eVTOL demonstration flights above Expo 2025 Osaka (July 31–Aug 24) and released onboard footage of a roughly five‑minute sortie from the expo vertiport over the ocean. The company said further test flights are planned for September.

2025-08-28T07:28:53.886000-07:00

SkyDrive completes SD-05 eVTOL demo flights at Expo 2025 Osaka, posts onboard video and eyes September tests

The Air Current

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Hyundai-backed Supernal CEO Shin Jai-won resigns; David Rottblatt named interim COO Shin Jai-won has stepped down as CEO of Hyundai Motor Group-backed eVTOL developer Supernal and moved into an advisory role within Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility division, the company said. Senior director David Rottblatt will serve as interim chief operating officer while Supernal searches for new leadership.

2025-08-27T20:04:46.239279-07:00

Hyundai-backed Supernal CEO Shin Jai-won resigns; David Rottblatt named interim COO

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