Advanced Air Mobility

Announced earlier in August, the deal is intended to provide Joby with access to Blade’s customer base and terminals in key markets.

CEO and NASA veteran Jaiwon Shin is stepping down after several years leading the eVTOL startup.

California startup AIBOT has officially unveiled its product line of small quadcopter drones and tiltwing, multirotor eVTOL aircraft.

Alef Aeronautics is to begin testing the integration of its roadable vertical-takeoff aircraft at two small public-use airports in California.

Ascendance is gathering momentum as it sees success in system testing.

Europe’s aviation regulator has released proposed noise certification rules for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

China’s EHang announced a strategic cooperation with the Hefei Provincial Government to establish a “product hub” for its VT35 lift-plus-cruise eVTOL aircraft.

Reliable Robotics has agreed to sell its Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) to the U.S. Air Force to be integrated and tested beginning mid-2026.

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China’s eVTOL developers have moved rapidly up the ranking of the emerging global advanced air mobility industry, displaying a pace of advance unmatched by even the West’s most aggressive startups.

Investors in eVTOL stocks have enjoyed eye-watering returns so far in 2025, but the sector’s rally may need a breather before it resumes.

Japan's SkyDrive has signed a “strategic partnership” with PT Whitesky Aviation of Indonesia as it continues to focus on selling its eVTOLs into Asian markets.

Swiss electric propulsion startup H55 has concluded a monthslong tour across eight U.S. states with its Bristell B23 Energic electric two-seat trainer.

Loft Dynamics has raised a $24 million Series B round to speed up development and rollout of virtual reality-based Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 simulators.

The Pivotal Helix single-seat eVTOL is now being marketed for a wider variety of non-passenger mission sets.

U.S. startup SiFly has set a new world record with the longest ever flight of an electric multirotor drone in the 5-20 kg-class.

Lilium would-be investor Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) and the electric aircraft company’s administrator have hit a snag in their negotiations.

Scheduled for Oct. 12 at the NAAMCE at Springfield’s Beckley Airport, the race is open to competitors from around the world, including student teams.

Having already completed float trials, Regent's Viceroy seaglider is currently in hydrofoil testing in advance of first liftoff expected in the coming months.

Signature Aviation is working with Wisk Aero to evaluate how autonomous AAM operations could be integrated into its private aviation network.

The long-running dispute between failed electric aircraft startup Zunum Aero and Boeing has taken a new twist.

Joby Aviation has conducted its first piloted flight between two public airports.

A leading advocacy organization for uncrewed aircraft has welcomed the FAA’s proposed rules for flying beyond visual line of sight, but highlighted concerns.

A developer of electric powertrains is championing an aircraft architecture that could reduce fuel burn on very-short-haul regional and private flights by 90%.

Eve Air Mobility has announced the successful close of $230 million in fresh funding.