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Electra Raises $115 Million Series B Funding for Hybrid-Electric EL9 Aircraft

Electra has raised $115 million in Series B funding to advance its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft into pre-production and certification stages, targeting a market entry by 2029. The funding milestone underscores the demand for sustainable aviation as Electra enhances its ultra-short takeoff and landing capabilities.

2025-04-21T10:46:09.982181-07:00

The Air Current

Archer and United Airlines to Introduce Electric Air Taxis in NYC

2025-04-17T05:32:21.779193-07:00

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Lilium Aerospace Employees Criticize Leadership During Insolvency Turmoil

2025-04-17T10:48:12.121387-07:00

eVTOL Insights

eVTOL Companies Show Resilience Amid Market Volatility

2025-04-16T03:54:39.670179-07:00

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September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL / Urban Air Mobility) News Timeline

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Lilium and Supernal Propel eVTOL Innovation with Major Milestones Lilium's recent €200 million investment aims to revitalize its eVTOL development, marking a critical step in urban air mobility. Meanwhile, Supernal has confirmed the first flight of its eVTOL technology demonstrator, showcasing significant advancements in electric vertical take-off and landing technology.

2025-04-22T08:00:18.326285-07:00

Lilium and Supernal Propel eVTOL Innovation with Major Milestones

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Airbus Proceeds with eVTOL Prototype Flight Testing Amid Program Hold Airbus will continue flight tests of its eVTOL prototype despite pausing the overall program, indicating a strategic shift in development focus. This decision highlights the complexity and hurdles within the eVTOL sector, as companies navigate technical, regulatory, and market challenges.

2025-04-22T07:28:27.671166-07:00

Airbus Proceeds with eVTOL Prototype Flight Testing Amid Program Hold

eVTOL Insights

Ascendance Expands Fleet with PhilJets Partnership in the Philippines Ascendance has entered into a Letter of Intent to supply PhilJets with five additional Atea aircraft, bringing the total pre-ordered to 15. This deal marks a strategic partnership to strengthen regional air mobility in the Philippines, positioning both companies for growth in a dynamic market.

2025-04-22T03:09:28.061895-07:00

Ascendance Expands Fleet with PhilJets Partnership in the Philippines

eVTOL News

DSIP Holding Company Puts eVTOL Air Taxi and Drone Patents Up for Sale DSIP Holding Company LLC announced the public sale of its United States patents for lift+cruise electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi and drone technologies. This divestment opens opportunities for aerospace firms to capitalize on innovative urban air mobility and drone capabilities.

2025-04-21T12:32:32.538110-07:00

DSIP Holding Company Puts eVTOL Air Taxi and Drone Patents Up for Sale

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Electra Raises $115 Million Series B Funding for Hybrid-Electric EL9 Aircraft Electra has raised $115 million in Series B funding to advance its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft into pre-production and certification stages, targeting a market entry by 2029. The funding milestone underscores the demand for sustainable aviation as Electra enhances its ultra-short takeoff and landing capabilities.

2025-04-21T10:46:09.982181-07:00

Electra Raises $115 Million Series B Funding for Hybrid-Electric EL9 Aircraft

Aviation Week

China's AVIC AR-E3000 eVTOL Completes First Flight Demonstration The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) successfully conducted the first flight of its AR-E3000 eVTOL, marking a significant step in China's advanced air mobility ecosystem. As the global race for urban air transport intensifies, AVIC's entry highlights its commitment to innovation in electric aviation technologies.

2025-04-21T10:39:58.466792-07:00

China's AVIC AR-E3000 eVTOL Completes First Flight Demonstration

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SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL Showcased in First Public Flight at Expo 2025 Osaka SkyDrive's SD-05 eVTOL aircraft completed its successful inaugural public flight at the Expo 2025 Osaka, highlighting advancements in urban air mobility. The three-seat eVTOL, operated with Thales’s FlytRise control system, marks a key progress in electric vertical takeoff and landing technology.

2025-04-21T08:32:30.289514-07:00

SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL Showcased in First Public Flight at Expo 2025 Osaka

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Lilium Aerospace Employees Criticize Leadership During Insolvency Turmoil Amid ongoing insolvency proceedings at Lilium Aerospace, employees express frustration with what they perceive as poor leadership and slow processes, complicating their efforts to secure benefits post-collapse. These complaints highlight the deeper challenges facing the company as it struggles during this financial crisis.

2025-04-17T10:48:12.121387-07:00

Lilium Aerospace Employees Criticize Leadership During Insolvency Turmoil

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