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Aircraft

How Archer is Advancing Its Ambitions to Bring eVTOL Aircraft to Market in Multiple Applications

We get an update during the Dubai Airshow on everything that's been going on.
Archer Midnight in flight over Abu Dhabi
Aircraft

China’s Aero Asia Show Set To Open in Zhuhai This Week

Bombardier, Bell Textron, and Pratt & Whitney Canada are exhibiting
Aero Asia show 2023
Engines

VerdeGo Aero Starts Producing Hybrid-Electric Powertrain

The VH-4T-RD hardware is a pre-cursor to the VH-4T-415 production powertrain
VH-4T-RD hybrid-electric powerplant
Aircraft

Saudi Arabian Partners Sign Up For Joby eVTOL Flight Trials

The Helicopter Company and Red Sea Global are also partnered with rival Archer
Joby eVTOL aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Cranfield Aerospace Unveils Stringray Multi-Role Drone

The UK start-up is backed by Abu Dhabi's Strategic Development Fund
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions ST-5 Stingray drone
Aircraft

Archer Launches Partnership with Helicopter Operator

The Helicopter Company and Red Sea Global will support test flights
Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft
Airports

Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Confirm Vertiport Plans

First two facilities being built for eVTOL air taxis will be ready in the first quarter of 2026
Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports
Rotorcraft

Abu Dhabi-backed eVTOL Nears First Flight in UAE

Autocraft confident E20+ aircraft will receive GCAA certification in 2027 or 2028
20+ developed by Autocraft and TCab Tech
Airlines

Air Freight Group Orders Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft

Logistics specialist is launching a new electric air cargo operator called e-Smart Avia
Beta Technologies Alia CX300 aircraft
Aircraft

U.S. Marines Trial Regent’s Seaglider for Rescue Missions

Regent is developing electric and hybrid-electric version of its seaglider
U.S. Marines trial Regent Craft seaglider
Aircraft

eVTOL Rivals Race To Prove Air Taxi Use Case in the UAE

Joby announces Dubai vertiport sites as Archer concludes Abu Dhabi test flights
Joby eVTOL at Dubai Airshow
Security

Fokker Introduces GPS Jamming and Spoofing Protection

New system integrates with multiple civil aircraft flight decks
Opsgroup spoofing example
Rotorcraft

Honda To Fly First Full-scale eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Build of remotely piloted aircraft to be completed by the end of the year
Honda eVTOL at Dubai Airshow 2025
Aircraft

Jekta Eyes Middle East as Market for Amphibious Aircraft

Luxury tourism sector represents first use case for upcoming PHA-ZE 100
Jekta and Tahseen deal at Dubai Airshow 2025
Regulations and Government

Transport Canada Certifies Three Pipistrel Light Aircraft

All-electric Velis Electro two-seater is now certified in Canada
Pipistrel
Avionics

Black Box in the Sky Captures Data on the Fly

Honeywell also seeks solutions for GPS jamming, pilot fatigue, and more
Black Box in the Sky Honeywell
Regulations and Government

Saudi Regulator To Accept FAA Approval for Joby’s eVTOL

Joby has also flown a hybrid, autonomous version of the aircraft
Joby in Dubai
Aircraft

Vertical Claims Lead with eVTOL Flight Tests and Payload

Piloted transition flights with full-scale prototype are now underway
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL test flight
Engines

ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles Study Hydrogen-Electric Airship

Airlander could be first non-fixed-wing integration of ZA600 propulsion system
Airlander airship with ZeroAvia logo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AAMG Backs Zuri’s Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

European investment group invests in Czech start-up and promises orders
Zuri's hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft