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Airbus balances automation and airmanship as single‑pilot operations and eVTOL traffic loom

Airbus and safety analysts say advances in automation promise improved efficiency and safety and open prospects for single‑pilot operations, but warn the trend risks eroding airmanship and introduces new regulatory and air‑traffic challenges as eVTOLs and autonomous flights enter crowded airspace.

2025-10-09T00:20:28.317276-07:00

Air Data News

Joby raises roughly $514M in equity offering; underwriters' option lifts gross to ~$591M as FAA certification nears

2025-10-09T03:56:59.939796-07:00

Vertical Mag

Joby conducts crewed eVTOL demonstrations between Marina and Salinas at California International Airshow

2025-10-06T08:12:26.401470-07:00

Reuters

Beta Technologies files S-1 for NYSE IPO to fund Alia family, develops 19‑seat follow‑on

2025-09-29T06:03:51.956401-07:00

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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

eVTOL News

AMSL Aero unveils Vertiia production‑model tilt‑prop concept AMSL Aero has unveiled the Vertiia, a tilt‑prop production‑model concept design that advances the project beyond initial studies toward a production‑intent configuration. The reveal highlights a tilt‑prop propulsion layout and design elements aimed at commercial Advanced Air Mobility operations and potential certification pathways.

2025-10-12T10:00:47.317108-07:00

AMSL Aero unveils Vertiia production‑model tilt‑prop concept

Flying Magazine

Zapata's AirScooter to Debut in U.S. in 2026; Maker Says Personal VTOL Needs No Pilot License Zapata will introduce its single‑seat AirScooter personal VTOL in the U.S. in 2026, asserting the vertical takeoff‑and‑landing aircraft can be flown without a conventional pilot license. The company positions the AirScooter as an owner‑operated personal aircraft rather than a commercial air taxi.

2025-10-11T07:06:23.851246-07:00

Zapata's AirScooter to Debut in U.S. in 2026; Maker Says Personal VTOL Needs No Pilot License

AINonline

Major FBO chains invest to host eVTOL air‑taxi services Signature, Atlantic, Avflight and Clay Lacy — four major FBO chains — are investing in infrastructure and operational planning to host eVTOL air‑taxi services and vertiports. The moves position private-terminal operators to capture groundside and airside roles as commercial advanced air mobility services approach deployment.

2025-10-10T07:20:48.955501-07:00

Major FBO chains invest to host eVTOL air‑taxi services

Flying Magazine

Advanced Air Mobility Gains Two Certification Pathways, Accelerating Commercialisation Advanced air mobility aircraft now have two certification pathways, providing alternate tracks for type approval. The dual-path approach aims to accelerate commercialisation of eVTOLs and related AAM platforms by offering regulators and manufacturers greater flexibility to match certification to varied vehicle architectures.

2025-10-10T05:09:24.717335-07:00

Advanced Air Mobility Gains Two Certification Pathways, Accelerating Commercialisation

eVTOL Insights

Odys Aviation raises $26M Series A to accelerate full‑scale flight testing and global launch Odys Aviation has closed a $26 million Series A to accelerate full‑scale flight testing, add strategic team members and prepare for a global launch. The financing will underwrite near‑term flight‑test campaigns and operational readiness work as the company moves toward market entry.

2025-10-10T02:37:52.416242-07:00

Odys Aviation raises $26M Series A to accelerate full‑scale flight testing and global launch

Business Wire

Odys Aviation raises $26M Series A to accelerate full-scale flight testing and global launch Odys Aviation closed a $26 million Series A to fund full-scale flight testing, add strategic team members and prepare for global operational launches of its Laila VTOL demonstrator. The financing will underwrite near-term flight-test campaigns and operational readiness as the company moves toward market entry.

2025-10-09T15:05:58.815499-07:00

Odys Aviation raises $26M Series A to accelerate full-scale flight testing and global launch

Air Data News

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Joby raises roughly $514M in equity offering; underwriters' option lifts gross to ~$591M as FAA certification nears Joby Aviation closed an underwritten offering of 35,075,000 shares at $16.85, raising roughly $514 million, with underwriters' full exercise lifting gross proceeds to about $591 million. The raise bolsters Joby’s balance sheet as it advances final assembly and FAA type‑certification flight tests for its S4 eVTOL.

2025-10-09T03:56:59.939796-07:00

Joby raises roughly $514M in equity offering; underwriters' option lifts gross to ~$591M as FAA certification nears

Leeham News

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Airbus balances automation and airmanship as single‑pilot operations and eVTOL traffic loom Airbus and safety analysts say advances in automation promise improved efficiency and safety and open prospects for single‑pilot operations, but warn the trend risks eroding airmanship and introduces new regulatory and air‑traffic challenges as eVTOLs and autonomous flights enter crowded airspace.

2025-10-09T00:20:28.317276-07:00

Airbus balances automation and airmanship as single‑pilot operations and eVTOL traffic loom

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