Distributed electric propulsion can give aircraft designers greater flexibility over configurations that can make performance more efficient, and Airflow believes blown wing technology unlocks this potential.

The start-up was founded by an aerospace engineering professor and student from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and has so far raised almost $6 million.

Savback Helicopters will handle sales and marketing for Dufour Aerospace's Aero2 autonomous air vehicle and the eight-seater Aero3 eVTOL in Nordic countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.

UK-based Falko Aviation has indicated that its strategy in the commercial aviation leasing market calls for the introduction of various electric aircraft.

Inflight connectivity specialist SmartSky Networks is joining forces with GE Aviation and Mosaic ATM to improve flight management systems and air traffic management for eVTOL aircraft operations.

The German start-up, which is backed by Volocopter, AutoFlight, and Archer investors Lukasz Gadowksi, is looking to support the development of eVTOL aircraft.

The new Seattle-area research and development center is part of a wider aerospace hub that also includes several facilities operated by aerospace giant Boeing.

The former Boeing executive has played a prominent role in the development of electric propulsion technology to convert existing aircraft and power new designs.

Government-backed Innovate UK wants to ensure PEMD capabilities are fully available to electric aviation companies working towards its net-zero emissions objective for 2050.

In late December, both the FAA and the U.S. Air Force issued airworthiness approvals for the second full-scale eVTOL prototype, which is set to start flying in this month.

The Japanese company unveiled its full-scale SD-03 eVTOL prototype at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

After another year of hype that has delivered at least $6 billion in new investment and sales commitments covering several thousand new aircraft, 2022 is poised to present a serious reality check to the advanced air mobility new wave.

The eVTOL aircraft manufacturer is partnered with the Guangzhou Development District Communications Investment Group to develop what it calls a 5G Intelligent Air Mobility Experience Center.

A new report is estimating the electric aircraft market will grow at a 4.6% CAGR, reaching $9.566 billion by 2027.

From January, prospective customers will be able to place pre-orders for the six-seat eVTOL, which from 2024 is expected to operate on routes of up to 100 miles.

Japan’s Okayama Kurashiki Mizushima Aero & Space Industry Cluster Study Group is working with the Chinese manufacturer to develop use cases for eVTOL aircraft.

The Austrian start-up, which is a specialist in radio frequency technology, has been helping Joby develop a customized radar system for its eVTOL aircraft.

Arguing that the UK start-up's new single turbine light helicopters will be more competitive for new air mobility missions, CEO Jason Hill was dismissive of his eVTOL rivals.

The European safety agency is looking to close what it acknowledges are gaps in current regulations that create obstacles to certifying and operating new types of aircraft, including those with electric propulsion.

With an increase in prospective orders for eVTOL aircraft, operators and manufacturers might increasingly turn to sources of finance such as leases, but aviation consultant Alton says the risk must be fully understood.