Advanced Air Mobility

Trends 17 Apr 2024

Lilium begins composite battery packs production for Lilium Jet

First units off the battery assembly line in Munich will be used for verification testing ahead of first piloted flight, targeted for end of 2024.

Advanced Air Mobility 8 Apr 2024

EHang secures production certification from CAAC

With production, type and standard airworthiness certification under its belt the AAM company is cleared for mass production of the EH216-S.

Advanced Air Mobility 8 Apr 2024

Archer successfully completes multiple battery pack drop tests for Midnight aircraft

Proprietary battery pack design integrated into a composite battery enclosure passed extreme impact scenario simulations, setting the stage for upcoming for-credit testing with the FAA.

Advanced Air Mobility 1 Apr 2024

Stellantis increases strategic shareholding in Archer Aviation

Stellantis signals its continued confidence and partnership in the eVTOL company with the purchase of nearly 8.3 million shares.

Advanced Air Mobility 13 Mar 2024

Joby acquires facility in Ohio, scales up eVTOL aircraft manufacture

Existing facility at Dayton International Airport will enable 500 eVTOLs per year, serving as Joby’s initial manufacturing footprint in the region.

Advanced Air Mobility 8 Mar 2024

Airbus debuts CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype

Unveiling coincided with the opening of the new CityAirbus test center in Donauwörth, Germany, ahead of the aircraft’s maiden flight later this year.

Advanced Air Mobility 4 Mar 2024

Volocopter receives green light for VoloCity serial production

Production organization approval (POA) extension gives Volocopter the ability to design and produce the eVTOL aircraft in Bruchsal once it receives type certification.

Advanced Air Mobility 26 Feb 2024

Eve Air Mobility brings on Aciturri, Crouzet as eVTOL suppliers

Pilot controls and wing components will be covered by Crouzet and Aciturri, respectively, as first prototype production begins.

Advanced Air Mobility 20 Feb 2024

Joby to launch eVTOL aircraft service in the UAE

The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support.