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Rival eVTOL air taxi developers Archer Aviation and Wisk Aero have squashed their row over intellectual property and will now collaborate on autonomous flight technologies, the companies announced August 10.
Images posted online show significant damage to the first full-scale prototype of the company's VX4 eVTOL aircraft following a motor failure flight test.
Vertical Aerospace has confirmed that its VX4 eVTOL prototype aircraft was involved in a safety incident during flight testing at Cotswold Airport in the UK.
The U.S. company is chasing more funding to advance its plans for civil and military applications in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries and Kaman.
While eVTOL aircraft and uncrewed drones will operate differently in various countries, Heron AirBridge says a robust approach to air traffic management will be the key to success.
Europe will hold the largest share of the global eVTOL aircraft market, while fully electric and lift-and-cruise designs will account for most of the market growth between 2023 and 2035.