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H55 advances 200 kWh ESS for RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator

H55 says it has advanced development of a 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator after achieving a first full-power run. The milestone moves the demonstrator closer to flight-test readiness and validates higher-capacity lithium‑ion propulsion battery integration.

2026-03-23T03:58:07.560597-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace revises Valo production design and partners with Bristow to advance commercial launch

2026-03-20T15:34:59.653186-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace launches battery pilot production at 15,000 sq ft Vertical Energy Centre

2026-03-18T04:29:52.010923-07:00

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EA Maven: Single‑Operator UAM Model Could Raise Early eVTOL Margins by ~15.7%

2026-03-19T03:34:42.079908-07:00

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H55 advances 200 kWh ESS for RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator H55 says it has advanced development of a 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator after achieving a first full-power run. The milestone moves the demonstrator closer to flight-test readiness and validates higher-capacity lithium‑ion propulsion battery integration.

2026-03-23T03:58:07.560597-07:00

H55 advances 200 kWh ESS for RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator

AINonline

Vertical Aerospace revises Valo production design and partners with Bristow to advance commercial launch Vertical Aerospace has revised the Valo eVTOL’s production design, incorporating changes from its VX4 prototype, and partnered with Bristow to accelerate operational readiness and commercial launch planning. The moves aim to shorten the gap between flight-test learnings and certified, revenue-generating service.

2026-03-20T15:34:59.653186-07:00

Vertical Aerospace revises Valo production design and partners with Bristow to advance commercial launch

Vertical Mag

Vertical Aviation International CEO François Lassale outlines plans and priorities François Lassale, recently appointed CEO and president of Vertical Aviation International, told Vertical Plus he will prioritize accelerating deliveries, tightening leadership and advancing the company's commercialisation roadmap. His comments follow his first public appearance as CEO at Verticon and signal an operational focus on execution.

2026-03-20T06:15:09.713713-07:00

Vertical Aviation International CEO François Lassale outlines plans and priorities

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EA Maven: Single‑Operator UAM Model Could Raise Early eVTOL Margins by ~15.7% EA Maven's market analysis finds a single‑operator Urban Air Mobility model could increase early eVTOL operator profits by about 15.7%, driven by higher fleet utilization and simplified ticketing/operations. The finding implies operators and investors should prioritise integrated business models, fleet sizing and vertiport investment when selecting launch markets.

2026-03-19T03:34:42.079908-07:00

EA Maven: Single‑Operator UAM Model Could Raise Early eVTOL Margins by ~15.7%

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Enabling AAM industrialisation: Julian Del Campo on integration, manufacturing and supply chain Julian Del Campo, Senior Business Development Manager at Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions, told eVTOL Insights that industrialising advanced air mobility requires tighter systems integration, scalable manufacturing processes and more resilient supplier networks. He outlined supplier-led approaches to move components and assemblies into volume production for eVTOLs.

2026-03-19T02:50:03.109118-07:00

Enabling AAM industrialisation: Julian Del Campo on integration, manufacturing and supply chain

Leeham News

Why electric-hybrid concepts fall short operationally Leeham News concludes in Part 8 of its alternative-propulsion series that electric-hybrid aircraft concepts — across eVTOL, regional and demonstrator programmes — fail to meet operational requirements because weight, energy-density and integration penalties make them operationally unacceptable.

2026-03-19T01:34:03.402724-07:00

Why electric-hybrid concepts fall short operationally

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Vertical Aerospace launches battery pilot production at 15,000 sq ft Vertical Energy Centre Vertical Aerospace said its battery pilot production line is now operational at the 15,000 sq ft Vertical Energy Centre, producing battery systems for its Valo eVTOL. The pilot line will supply certification aircraft and is intended to be scaled up to volume production starting in 2028.

2026-03-18T04:29:52.010923-07:00

Vertical Aerospace launches battery pilot production at 15,000 sq ft Vertical Energy Centre

AINonline

Wisk unveils Boeing-backed Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL; White House taps Wisk and Texas to lead safe rollout Wisk, backed by Boeing, rolled out its Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL and is targeting a first transition flight later this year. The White House also selected Wisk and Texas to lead federal efforts to safely introduce autonomous air taxi operations.

2026-03-17T09:25:57.713305-07:00

Wisk unveils Boeing-backed Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL; White House taps Wisk and Texas to lead safe rollout

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H55 advances 200 kWh ESS for RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator

Vertical Aerospace revises Valo production design and partners with Bristow to advance commercial launch

Vertical Aerospace launches battery pilot production at 15,000 sq ft Vertical Energy Centre

EA Maven: Single‑Operator UAM Model Could Raise Early eVTOL Margins by ~15.7%

Hype Analysis

September 2024 eVTOL Industry Developments: A Comprehensive Report

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