Joby Aviation flew a converted Cessna Caravan 3,199 miles across the United States this week — from Concord, California, to North Carolina’s Outer Banks — with zero control inputs from its onboard safety pilot. It autonomously taxied, took off, cruised,…
Two eVTOL deals landed within days of each other this month. Archer Aviation is acquiring Boeing’s Wisk Aero, along with Insitu and SkyGrid, with Boeing taking a 19.75% equity stake in Archer as part of the transaction. Joby Aviation is…
This is a Guest Post. The writer wishes to remain anonymous. The media and the general world seem to take for granted that electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, functioning like air taxis, replacement helicopters, or even short-range regional transports,…
UPDATE – Five major eVTOL start-ups announced various program updates last week for their Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) programs, both technically and financially. This includes Joby Aviation flying its first production aircraft, Vertical Aerospace making good progress with its first…
Joby Aviation has been granted permission by the FAA to start test-flying its first production prototype aircraft. The eVTOL maker has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate. After some initial test flights, the aircraft will be delivered to Edwards Air Force…
Archer has completed the final assembly of the first Midnight aircraft and is readying the eVTOL for the first flight and test program later this summer. The vehicle will start with ground testing at the Salinas (California) test facility, where…