Advanced Air Mobility

Joby receives Part 135 Certification from the FAA ahead of schedule

The certification, initially targeted for the second half of 2022, is another step toward commercial operation. Joby will use conventional aircraft to refine systems and procedures in advance of launching eVTOL service targeted for 2024.  

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Lilium engages Aernnova to design and build the Lilium Jet’s propulsion mounting system

Aernnova and Lilium will collaborate on the design, manufacture and delivery of the key composite aerostructure component.

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Aerospace

Archer, United Airlines form joint eVTOL advisory board

The committee will advise on the development of systems and features intended to improve operations and other ideas to support Archer’s future airline operations and further the widespread adoption of UAM.  

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Airbus, ITA Airways partner to develop urban air mobility in Italy

Both companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying strategic use cases for emission-free mobility solutions, also catering to the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft.

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New Hartzell Propeller director leads the way for advanced air mobility

Mitch Heaton, director of business development and new technology will further the company’s involvement in delivering composite propellers for eVTOL, eSTOL, electric, hybrid and hydrogen aircraft.  

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LIFT Aircraft’s HEXA is awarded Phase 3 contract for Agility Prime program

The rigorous program will continue experimentation and flight testing of the composite eVTOL aircraft, closely following behind U.S. eVTOL developers like Joby, Archer and Beta Technologies.

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Joby submits area-specific certification plan for type certification

Certification plan, believed to be an industry first, focuses on cabin safety, comprising the integrity of materials, seats and occupant restraints used in the interior of the aircraft.

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Prepregs

Archer Aviation plans to work with Hexcel to advance eVTOL production capabilities

Under the proposed relationship, Hexcel will supply its high-performance carbon fiber prepreg material for the production aircraft.

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Aerospace

Lilium begins eVTOL demonstrator flight testing in Spain

Lilium Jet demonstrator, dubbed Phoenix 2, begins the next phase of flight testing at Spain’s ATLAS Flight Test Center. A third demonstrator will be introduced in summer 2022.

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Carbon Fibers

Qarbon Aerospace ships first completed HEXA eVTOL aircraft 

The composite aircraft, designed by LIFT Aircraft, was manufactured, assembled and integrated by Qarbon Aerospace.

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