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AIBOT Secures $15 Million Grant for AI-eVTOL Development in California
This grant, administered by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), marks a substantial endorsement for AIBOT and the eVTOL sector.
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Archer Aviation and Air Chateau Sign $500 million MOU
This strategic partnership is set to bolster Archer's recent announcement to initiate air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai by 2026.
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Joby Aviation Conducts Electric Air Taxi Flight in New York City
This event coincides with New York City Mayor Eric Adams' announcement regarding plans to electrify the Downtown Heliport, part of a broader initiative to support cleaner and quieter air travel solutions
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Archer Aviation and BETA Technologies Forge Path for eVTOL Charging Network
The partnership focuses on employing BETA’s Charge Cube systems at Archer's flight test facilities and incorporating BETA's Mini Cube mobile chargers for flexible deployment.
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Joby Reports Progress in Q3 Amid Competitive eVTOL Landscape
During the third quarter, Joby Aviation reported that it has moved closer to FAA certification, with 84% of its Certification Plans, including those for its energy storage and power distribution, now accepted.
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Archer Aviation's Midnight Aircraft Takes to the Skies in Major Milestone
This development is built upon Archer’s extensive flight testing experience, including two years of full-scale tests with its Maker aircraft.
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SkyDrive Receives $82m Grant from Japanese Government for eVTOL Development
The company has been granted an amount of approximately 12.4 billion yen (about USD 82.7 million) to further its technological development aimed at addressing societal challenges such as traffic congestion and emissions reduction.
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Lilium Partners with EMCJET to Launch Private eVTOL Sales in the U.S.
The agreement establishes EMCJET as Lilium's exclusive dealer in Texas for private sales, effective through the end of 2030.
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Jetson Achieves Flight Milestones in Italy
This certification by the Aero Club d'Italia (AeCI) permits pilots to operate the Jetson ONE in Italy’s uncontrolled airspace, a first of its kind globally.
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Archer Aviation Plans Air Taxi Operations in Abu Dhabi by 2026
This collaboration aims to establish Archer’s first international headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) Cluster in Abu Dhabi.
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EHang's Receives Pioneering Certification from China's Aviation Authority
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Joby Aviation Expands Flight Test Program to Include Onboard Pilots
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Joby Aviation Leads in Electric Air Taxi Revolution with Delivery to U.S. Air Force
This delivery positions Joby as leader in delivering electric air taxis to the U.S. Air Force and possibly the first to achieve such a delivery in the United States
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Joby Aviation to Establish Major Manufacturing Facility in Dayton, Ohio
Joby Aviation, which is at the forefront of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft development, announced its plans to cement its presence in the historic city.
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Bristow Group and Volocopter Join Forces to Develop eVTOL Services in U.S. and U.K.
Within the scope of this alliance, Bristow has committed to a purchase of two Volocopter VoloCity aircraft, set to be delivered post-certification.
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LIFT Partners with Marubeni to Commercialize Personal Aerial Vehicle in Japan
The collaboration between LIFT and Marubeni will focus on the commercialization of LIFT's HEXA personal aerial vehicle in Japan.
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Archer Aviation Secures $215 Million Investment for eVTOL Aircraft Development
This influx of capital pushes Archer’s total funding beyond the $1.1 billion mark, a financial milestone crucial for the company's ambitious roadmap towards obtaining FAA certification and initiating commercial operations by 2025.
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Michigan's First Advanced Air Mobility Park Set to Launch at Battle Creek
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the funding on July 31, earmarking it for the creation of an advanced air mobility park named MICH-AIR at the bustling Battle Creek Executive Airport (BTL).
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UrbanV Teams up with Amazon Web Services to Develop Infrastructure for Flying Taxis
This collaboration sets the stage for an innovative revolution in sustainable urban transportation, with the first flights expected to take off in Rome by 2025.
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Archer Secures $142 Million Contracts with U.S. Air Force for eVTOL Aircraft
The deal will involve the delivery of up to six of Archer's Midnight aircraft to the Air Force, in addition to sharing flight test data, pilot training, and developing maintenance and repair operations.
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AutoFlight Achieves a First with Formation Flight of Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
The demonstration took place in Shanghai, China, and involved three of AutoFlight's "Prosperity I" models, a forward step not only for AutoFlight but also for the nascent "battery electric Airtaxi" sector.
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STILFOLD and Kookiejar Partner to Forge Sustainable 'Origami' Vertiports
In this latest partnership, STILFOLD will support Kookiejar in enhancing the sustainability of advanced air mobility.
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Wisk Aero Achieves First Public Demonstration Flight of Fully Autonomous Air Taxi
The milestone flight took place at EAA AirVenture and showcased Wisk's 5th Generation autonomous eVTOL technology demonstrator, Cora.
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PLANA Joins U.S. AAM Research Program to Accelerate Technology Development
This move is part of PLANA's strategic efforts to expedite its technology research and development initiatives and expand its presence globally.
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PLANA and OneSky Join Forces for Advanced Air Mobility
Through this agreement, PLANA is set to become a part of OneSky's Future of Flight program.
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Eve Air Mobility and Embraer Announce eVTOL Production Facility in Brazil
The production facility will be located in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil
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PLANA and Hi-Air Forge Partnership for AAM Aircraft Order
PLANA will provide Hi-Air with its hybrid-electric AAM aircraft, CP-01, starting from 2030.
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EHang Secures $23 Million Private Placement Led by Renowned Investor Mr. Lee Soo Man
EHang raised the capital from several strategic investors, with Mr. Lee Soo Man, a well-known South Korean music producer and entrepreneur, leading the group.
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Australia's New Guidelines Pave the Way for Corporate Vertiports
This development opens up opportunities for companies like Skyportz to build operational networks for electric air taxis.
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Federal Support for Archer eVTOL U.S Market Entry
The visit included over 70 representatives from various federal agencies with support facilitating the safe entry of eVTOL aircraft into the U.S. market by 2025
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Groundbreaking eVTOL Prototype Enters FAA Certification Process, Bringing Flying Cars Closer to Reality
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Dufour Aerospace Partners with Connova as Main Supplier for Aero2 Airframe
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Aero2 program, with Connova set to produce the key sub-assemblies of the airframe at their facility in Villmergen, Switzerland.
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Joby Takes Major Step with FAA Certification and Launch of Production
This certificate enables Joby to initiate flight testing for its first production prototype, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey towards FAA certification and large-scale production.
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MightyFly Showcase World-first Autonomous EVTOL Cargo Delivery
The demonstrations, scheduled for 2024, will mark the first public display of an autonomous eVTOL, showcasing its ability to transport up to 100 pounds of cargo.
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Lilium Receives FAA Certification for its eVTOL Jet
This follows the certification basis issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Lilium Jet in 2020.
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Guardian Agriculture Raises $20M to Transform Sustainable Farming
Led by Fall Line Capital, this funding round marks a significant milestone for the company, enabling the expansion of commercial operations nationwide and accelerating the manufacturing of its SC1 aircraft.
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Lilium partner with UrbanV on vertiports in Italy, and the French Riviera
Initially, the partnership will focus on Italy and the French Riviera, with UrbanV spearheading operations in these regions and potential expansion into additional markets in the future.
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AIR One eVTOL to operate with High Lander UTM and Mission Control
Under this partnership, AIR's aerial vehicles will operate within the airspace coverage provided by High Lander.
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Eve and Widerøe Zero to Launch eVTOL Operations in Scandinavia
The agreement includes up to 50 electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a service and operation solutions package, and the implementation of Eve's Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) software solution.
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Volocopter Air Taxis Show Potential for Emergency Medical Response
Volocopter, has expanded the potential applications of its battery-powered aircraft beyond air taxi services through a new partnership with ADAC Luftrettung, a German organization specializing in emergency medical response.
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Archer and Stellantis Advance their Strategic Manufacturing Partnership
The companies are making significant progress in the construction of the world's first high-volume electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturing facility
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SkyDrive to build eVTOL at Suzuki Facility
SkyDrive will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to eVTOL manufacturing in collaboration with Suzuki. This subsidiary will operate within a Suzuki Group production facility located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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Dufour Unveil their Swiss-made Heavy lift eVTOL
Designed as an unmanned aerial vehicle, the Aero2 features a hybrid-electric propulsion system and an aerodynamically optimized tilt-wing design.
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United to Bring Air Taxi Service to San Francisco with Eve
The aim is to provide an aerial commuting option as an alternative to the heavily congested roadways in the region.
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You Can Now Pre-Order a Flying Car
Marketed as a "flying car," the SD-05 is an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle designed by Skydrive.
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