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Reuters • Manya Saini

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

Beta Technologies has filed an S‑1 for a New York Stock Exchange IPO to raise capital for its Alia electric aircraft family, disclosing rising revenue alongside widening losses and confirming development of a 19‑seat follow‑on to the six‑seat Alia.

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

eVTOL Insights

RAKTA, Joby and Skyports to launch eVTOL air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027

2025-09-29T04:41:20.971084-07:00

Vertical Mag

PLANA signs LOI with Korea's VONAER for 20 CP‑01 hybrid eVTOLs; five certified deliveries targeted by 2033

2025-09-23T07:32:22.847432-07:00

CNN

Two Xpeng eVTOLs collide during Changchun airshow rehearsal; one catches fire, pilot injured

2025-09-16T23:32:24.474342-07:00

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Joby Aviation

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Joby and ANA complete public eVTOL demonstration at Expo 2025 Osaka, advancing Japan air‑taxi program Joby Aviation and ANA Holdings completed a public eVTOL flight demonstration at Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai, executing vertical takeoff, full transition to wingborne flight and vertical landing—the first such showcase at a world expo. The flights kick off a 13‑day program in Japan, with Joby planning more than 20 sorties.

2025-09-30T05:16:47.768433-07:00

Joby and ANA complete public eVTOL demonstration at Expo 2025 Osaka, advancing Japan air‑taxi program

Aviation Week

Tokyo launches ¥1 trillion aerospace fund to back automakers in space, eVTOL and hydrogen Tokyo has launched a ¥1 trillion aerospace fund to back automotive manufacturers investing in space, electric air taxis (eVTOL) and hydrogen propulsion. The program aims to mobilize domestic capital for commercial space ventures, advanced air mobility demonstrators and hydrogen powertrain development for aviation.

2025-09-30T01:33:19.634960-07:00

Tokyo launches ¥1 trillion aerospace fund to back automakers in space, eVTOL and hydrogen

FlightGlobal

Hyundai reaffirms commitment to Supernal as SA-2 programme paused, leaders depart Hyundai says it remains committed to advanced air mobility despite turmoil at US eVTOL unit Supernal. Supernal has paused development of its SA-2 aircraft and seen senior leaders, including CEO Shin Jai-won, step down or move to advisory roles, leaving the programme's near-term future uncertain.

2025-09-29T10:04:29.947828-07:00

Hyundai reaffirms commitment to Supernal as SA-2 programme paused, leaders depart

chinaevtolnews.com

Aerofugia's AE200‑100 six‑seat eVTOL enters production after final assembly and avionics fit Aerofugia has begun production of its AE200‑100 six‑seat eVTOL prototype and completed final assembly and avionics installation on the first airframe at its China production facility this week. The milestone brings the aircraft closer to crewed flight testing and an eventual commercial rollout.

2025-09-29T07:50:46.762683-07:00

Aerofugia's AE200‑100 six‑seat eVTOL enters production after final assembly and avionics fit

Reuters

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Beta Technologies files S-1 for NYSE IPO to fund Alia family, develops 19‑seat follow‑on Beta Technologies has filed an S‑1 for a New York Stock Exchange IPO to raise capital for its Alia electric aircraft family, disclosing rising revenue alongside widening losses and confirming development of a 19‑seat follow‑on to the six‑seat Alia.

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

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

news.archer.com

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Archer and JAL–Sumitomo JV Soracle to launch Midnight eVTOL air taxi services in Osaka and other Japanese cities Archer Aviation said Soracle — a joint venture of Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation — has been selected to establish eVTOL air‑taxi services in Osaka Prefecture, with plans to expand into other Japanese urban areas. Archer is the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer named to play a leading role.

2025-09-29T05:39:19.452545-07:00

Archer and JAL–Sumitomo JV Soracle to launch Midnight eVTOL air taxi services in Osaka and other Japanese cities

eVTOL Insights

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RAKTA, Joby and Skyports to launch eVTOL air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027 The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA), Joby Aviation and Skyports have signed a memorandum to develop a passenger eVTOL air taxi network in the Emirate, targeting launch by 2027, initially on an inter‑emirate corridor connecting Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.

2025-09-29T04:41:20.971084-07:00

RAKTA, Joby and Skyports to launch eVTOL air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027

Aerospace America

Electric aircraft to compete for first time as Pulitzer Trophy race is revived The historic Pulitzer Trophy air race is being revived and, for the first time, will include electric aircraft competitors — spotlighting battery‑electric fixed‑wing platforms such as the CX300 in a high‑profile speed contest. Organizers say the event will put propulsion and piloting under authentic race conditions.

2025-09-29T02:00:33.506904-07:00

Electric aircraft to compete for first time as Pulitzer Trophy race is revived

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