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Joby Advances to Final FAA Certification Phase with Electric Air Taxi

Joby Aviation has commenced the final phase of FAA type certification for its electric air taxi. Testing included FAA pilots evaluating flight safety and human factors in a conforming flight deck simulator. This milestone moves the company closer to commercial passenger operations, targeting 2025 for flight testing.

2024-12-20T07:23:58.075148-08:00

GlobalAir.com

Archer Completes Georgia eVTOL Facility, Production Starts Early 2025

2024-12-19T06:23:36.805037-08:00

FlightGlobal

Wisk Aero Reveals Full-Scale Gen6 Air Taxi Prototype

2024-12-20T15:19:10.058008-08:00

International Airport Review

Norway and Partners Launch Test Arena for Sustainable Aviation

2024-12-19T23:35:52.768611-08:00

Hype Analysis

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FlightGlobal

Wisk Aero Reveals Full-Scale Gen6 Air Taxi Prototype Wisk Aero has unveiled its first full-scale prototype of the Gen6 autonomous air taxi, providing a glimpse into the future of urban air mobility. The prototype is under assembly and marks a significant step forward in autonomous eVTOL technology.

2024-12-20T15:19:10.058008-08:00

Wisk Aero Reveals Full-Scale Gen6 Air Taxi Prototype

GlobalAir.com

Joby Advances to Final FAA Certification Phase with Electric Air Taxi Joby Aviation has commenced the final phase of FAA type certification for its electric air taxi. Testing included FAA pilots evaluating flight safety and human factors in a conforming flight deck simulator. This milestone moves the company closer to commercial passenger operations, targeting 2025 for flight testing.

2024-12-20T07:23:58.075148-08:00

Joby Advances to Final FAA Certification Phase with Electric Air Taxi

International Airport Review

Norway and Partners Launch Test Arena for Sustainable Aviation Norway's aviation sector collaborates with global partners to establish a test arena focused on zero- and low-emission aircraft. Scheduled for demonstration operations by 2025, this initiative aims to advance sustainable aviation practices and accelerate the transition to greener aviation solutions.

2024-12-19T23:35:52.768611-08:00

Norway and Partners Launch Test Arena for Sustainable Aviation

AINonline

New Zealand Air Ambulance Orders BETA's Alia-250 eVTOL for 2028 Operations The acquisition of the all-electric Alia-250 eVTOL by New Zealand's largest air ambulance service will enhance patient transport capabilities nationwide, with operations set to commence in 2028.

2024-12-19T23:07:44.101215-08:00

New Zealand Air Ambulance Orders BETA's Alia-250 eVTOL for 2028 Operations

Aviation Week

European eVTOL Startups Lag Behind U.S. Rivals European companies developing eVTOL aircraft are facing significant challenges as U.S. competitors extend their lead. The disparity in progress is attributed to differences in regulatory environment, funding access, and market readiness, potentially impacting the competitive landscape of urban air mobility.

2024-12-19T14:16:05.457924-08:00

European eVTOL Startups Lag Behind U.S. Rivals

GlobalAir.com

Archer Completes Georgia eVTOL Facility, Production Starts Early 2025 Archer Aviation has finalized its new 400,000 square-foot eVTOL manufacturing facility at Covington Municipal Airport, Georgia. Production is slated to commence in early 2025, aiming to achieve two Midnight aircraft per month by year-end, with further scalability to 650 units annually by 2030 in partnership with Stellantis.

2024-12-19T06:23:36.805037-08:00

Archer Completes Georgia eVTOL Facility, Production Starts Early 2025

eVTOL Insights

Middle East Revolutionizes Supply Chain with Drones, AAM, and eVTOL Reed Smith's new report highlights how the Middle East is leveraging advancements in drones, AAM, and eVTOL technology to transform its supply chain logistics. The region aims to establish itself as a global leader by navigating logistical challenges and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.

2024-12-19T02:42:59.814686-08:00

Middle East Revolutionizes Supply Chain with Drones, AAM, and eVTOL

Aviation Week

SkyDrive, Osaka Metro Plan eVTOL Network with Four Hubs SkyDrive Inc and Osaka Metro Co aim to establish 'Osaka Diamond Routes', an eVTOL network linking Shin-Osaka/Umeda, Morinomiya, Tennoji/Abeno, and the Osaka Bay Area. This partnership, initiated in August 2024, follows their eVTOL commercialization agreement, targeting post-Osaka World Expo 2025 operations.

2024-12-19T02:18:26.711591-08:00

SkyDrive, Osaka Metro Plan eVTOL Network with Four Hubs

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