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Vertical Aerospace to Develop High-Power Charging Technology to Enable Commercial Electric Aviation
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced it will lead the development of next-generation high-power charging and thermal management technology through the UK Government-backed ECLiPSE (Electrified Charging & Liquid-cooling Provision for Support of E-flights) programme. As the electric aviation industry moves toward commercial operations, charging infrastructure is emerging as one of the…
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Vertical Aerospace Caps Landmark Week at Farnborough, Accelerating the Path to Commercial Electric Aviation
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, concluded a landmark Farnborough International Airshow after a week of major milestones that demonstrated the maturity of its technology, the strength of the ecosystem supporting commercial electric aviation, and its continued execution against certification, manufacturing and commercialization strategy. Historic Public Flight Demonstrations The week began with…
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AV Awarded $117.3 Million U.S. Army Production Contract for P550™
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today announced it has been awarded a $117.3 million contract by the U.S. Army for its P550™ electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial system in support of the Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance program, advancing the Army’s push to field scalable, adaptable capabilities for modern warfare.…
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SkyDrive Successfully Completes eVTOL Demonstration Flight Simulating Scenic Tours over the Seto Inland Sea
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan, announced today the completion of a demonstration flight of its “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft (SkyDrive Model SD-05). The flight, held at the test site inside the Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, western Japan, was designed to simulate a scenic touring flight over the Seto Inland Sea. The flight,…
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Vertical Aerospace to Fly First eVTOL Public Demonstration Flights at Farnborough International Airshow
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, plans to conduct the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights to take place at the Farnborough International Airshow (20-24 July 2026), marking another significant milestone as the company advances towards certification and commercial service. The demonstrations come at an important point in…
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Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation Launch Initial Phase of a Strategic Manufacturing Alliance to Realize Air Mobility for All
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) and Toyota Motor Corporation today announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance by establishing the Joint Venture to realize air mobility. This will combine Joby’s pioneering work in electric aviation with Toyota’s globally recognized expertise in production systems and operational excellence. The Strategic Alliance will initially focus on establishing the groundwork for commercial…
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SkyDrive Marks a Total of 300 Flights without Incident
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan, announces the completion of 300 flights of the SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive model SD-05), having reached this milestone over a period of 20 months from November 2024 and June 2026. Through these demonstration flights, we have not only assessed the aircraft’s performance, we have also amassed a large volume…
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Vertical Aerospace Achieves Historic Piloted Thrustborne Transition
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “the Company”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced a landmark achievement in aviation history: piloted thrustborne transition by a full-scale eVTOL aircraft, taking off vertically like a helicopter and transitioning seamlessly into wingborne flight like a fixed-wing aircraft. This milestone unlocks the defining capability of eVTOL aviation and places…
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Elroy Air selected to provide autonomous aerial cargo delivery as part of new White House program
Elroy Air, the leading U.S.-based developer of autonomous aerial systems for middle-mile logistics, has been selected for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Established under President Trump’s Unleashing American Drone Dominance Executive Order, the program is designed to accelerate safe eVTOL and advanced air mobility operations across the United States. Elroy Air was the only OEM with…
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At CES 2026: RICTOR Unveils the X4 “Air Mobility Pod” at $39,900, No Pilot’s License Required
At CES 2026, RICTOR officially launched the X4, the world’s first “Hop-on-and-Take-off” ultralight eVTOL. With a price point of $39,900, the X4 shatters the whole industry. By complying with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 103 regulations, the X4 stands as one of the few manned aircraft globally that can be operated legally without airworthiness certification or a pilot’s license, dramatically…
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