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Joby named NVIDIA’s aviation launch partner for IGX Thor to speed autonomous eVTOL flight

Joby Aviation has been chosen as NVIDIA’s aviation launch partner for the IGX Thor industrial compute platform, bringing Blackwell-architecture on‑device AI compute to Joby’s autonomy stack to accelerate development and support next‑generation physical AI applications in flight.

2025-10-29T01:56:11.056070-07:00

The Air Current

Archer wins €18M bid for Lilium’s ~300 eVTOL patents, boosting portfolio past 1,000

2025-10-15T05:38:26.507236-07:00

Vertical Mag

Archer named exclusive air‑taxi partner for Los Angeles ahead of World Cup 2026 and Super Bowl LXI

2025-10-22T07:40:24.102101-07:00

FlightGlobal

Electra.aero selects Evolito to supply eight electric propulsion units per EL9 under production contract

2025-10-13T03:11:41.288689-07:00

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Wisk selects Liebherr‑Aerospace to develop and supply electro‑mechanical actuation for Gen 6 eVTOL Wisk Aero has selected Liebherr‑Aerospace to develop and supply the electro‑mechanical actuation system that provides control of the aircraft's flight surfaces on its Generation 6 autonomous, all‑electric vertical‑takeoff‑and‑landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The long‑term strategic agreement covers development, certification and full‑rate production.

2025-10-29T10:40:58.398992-07:00

Wisk selects Liebherr‑Aerospace to develop and supply electro‑mechanical actuation for Gen 6 eVTOL

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Joby named NVIDIA’s aviation launch partner for IGX Thor to speed autonomous eVTOL flight Joby Aviation has been chosen as NVIDIA’s aviation launch partner for the IGX Thor industrial compute platform, bringing Blackwell-architecture on‑device AI compute to Joby’s autonomy stack to accelerate development and support next‑generation physical AI applications in flight.

2025-10-29T01:56:11.056070-07:00

Joby named NVIDIA’s aviation launch partner for IGX Thor to speed autonomous eVTOL flight

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Christchurch conducts Australasia's first on‑site liquid‑hydrogen aircraft refuelling ahead of hydrogen‑electric flight tests Fabrum, AMSL Aero and Stralis Aircraft completed the region’s first on‑site liquid‑hydrogen refuelling at Christchurch Airport, using LH2 produced and stored in the airport’s renewable‑energy precinct to fill aviation tanks as part of a demonstration programme to advance hydrogen‑electric flight.

2025-10-28T07:10:29.892175-07:00

Christchurch conducts Australasia's first on‑site liquid‑hydrogen aircraft refuelling ahead of hydrogen‑electric flight tests

eVTOL Insights

Odys Aviation appoints Oliver Reinhardt as Head of Design for hybrid VTOL programme California-based dual-use aerospace company Odys Aviation has named Oliver Reinhardt as Head of Design for its hybrid VTOL programme. Reinhardt will lead design development for Odys's hybrid VTOL aircraft, joining the company's senior engineering team as it progresses toward demonstrator testing and commercialisation.

2025-10-28T03:15:13.216627-07:00

Odys Aviation appoints Oliver Reinhardt as Head of Design for hybrid VTOL programme

FlightGlobal

Canada commits C$62M to sustainable aerospace R&D; Horizon to add anti‑ice to Cavorite X7 Ottawa has allocated C$62 million (US$44.3 million) to Canadian aerospace research and technology projects focused on sustainability and resilience. Recipients include Horizon Aircraft, which will integrate an innovative anti‑ice system on its Cavorite X7 eVTOL to improve all‑weather capability.

2025-10-27T04:34:56.504937-07:00

Canada commits C$62M to sustainable aerospace R&D; Horizon to add anti‑ice to Cavorite X7

eVTOL Insights

Horizon wins US$2M INSAT grant to speed all‑weather eVTOL development Horizon Aircraft, a Canada‑based eVTOL developer, has been awarded a US$2 million grant from the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) to accelerate development of its all‑weather eVTOL programme. The funding will support the company’s next steps in maturing its aircraft technology.

2025-10-27T03:53:03.906899-07:00

Horizon wins US$2M INSAT grant to speed all‑weather eVTOL development

AINonline

Europe issues noise requirements for eVTOLs — implications for manufacturers and operators European regulators have published new noise requirements for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Manufacturers and operators now face updated acoustic thresholds and operational expectations that will influence vehicle design choices, certification pathways and community acceptance as Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial services.

2025-10-26T17:24:09.557624-07:00

Europe issues noise requirements for eVTOLs — implications for manufacturers and operators

Aerospace America

AIR's Air One eVTOL prototype destroyed by fire in Florida test flight; NTSB opens probe A two-seat Air One eVTOL prototype built by Israel-based AIR crashed and was consumed by fire during an uncrewed test flight in Florida on Thursday, the NTSB said. No one was aboard and there were no injuries; the NTSB has opened an investigation into the loss.

2025-10-24T07:52:14.561978-07:00

AIR's Air One eVTOL prototype destroyed by fire in Florida test flight; NTSB opens probe

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