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Aircraft
Cormorant Prepares to Start Testing Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator
Dutch start-up aims to bring regional airliner to market in 2030
Airports
UAE Approves First ‘Hybrid Heliport’ Design for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal to support both helicopter and eVTOL air taxi services
Engines
Boom Picks Supersonic Engine Test Site in Colorado
Boom moves into Reaction Engines’ former hypersonic test facility
Airlines
United Commits to JetZero's Blended-wing-body Airliner
Carrier could buy up to 200 of the 250-seat Z4 airliner
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operator Signs for More Atea Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft
Philippines-based company signed a letter of intent with France’s Ascendance
Aircraft
Supernal Confirms First Flight of eVTOL Tech Demonstrator
A preliminary full-scale example of the planned S-A2 model achieved its first tethered flight on March 1
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Prysm Leads $115 Million Funding Round for Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short
U.S. company is aiming to have a full-scale prototype of its blown-wing design ready to fly in 2027
Aircraft
Aura Aero’s Integral E Electric Aerobatics Model Achieves Inverted Flight
The electric-powered two-seater has made 15 flights since early December 2024
Aircraft
Airbus Will Complete eVTOL Flight Tests Despite Program Pause
Flight testing has been moved to an undisclosed location to allow more space for the work
Aircraft
Osaka World Expo Opens With SkyDrive eVTOL’s Debut Flight
It can carry a pilot and two passengers up to 25 miles.
Airports
Archer and United Reveal New York City eVTOL Network
Proposed vertiport locations include three Manhattan helipads and six airports
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
China’s EHang Says U.S. Tariffs Will Not Affect eVTOL Business
Escalating U.S.-China trade war could complicate eVTOL supply chains
Operations
Bristow Poised to Start Electric Aircraft Operations in Norway
Helicopter operator will begin flying a Beta Alia electric aircraft in Norway in August
Engines
MagniX Electric Aircraft Engine Notches Key Milestones
After five years, Harbour Air's eBeaver is about to achieve its 100th flight
Aircraft
Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family
Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions
Aircraft
SkyDrive Flies eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype in Osaka
The SD-05 eVTOL aircraft made its public debut at World Expo 2025
Engines
Hydrogen Pioneer Says First Aircraft Will Be in Service by 2030
H2Fly co-founder says availability of renewable energy to produce hydrogen fuel is critical
Aircraft
Bosch Teams With Vaeridion on Electric Microliner
Vaeridion focuses on short-haul business travel with its nine-passenger aircraft
Rotorcraft
Unither Achieves First Hydrogen-powered Helicopter Flight
Pioneering liftoff took place in Bromont, Québec
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Recaro and Eve Unveil eVTOL Aircraft Seating Solution
Eve’s eVTOL air taxi will feature Recaro’s seats
