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KinectAir says it intends to be a launch customer for VoltAero's Cassio electric fixed-wing aircraft for its planned charter network.

Critics say FAA's version one ConOps document for urban air mobility needs more work before service entry starts.

HyPoint says it will have a 150 kW hydrogen fuel system ready to deliver for an eVTOL or electric fixed-wing aircraft by early 2022.

Kinect Air says its AI-led platform will result in more efficient fleet utilisation for its planned per-seat charter and fractional ownership programs.

BAE is adapting energy management, engine controls, and power conversion systems for use with the electric propulsion systems of new eVTOL aircraft.

An Airbus A350-1000 widebody airliner achieved fully autonomous taxi, takeoff, and landings in a series of test flights.

Honeywell's new MicroVCS offers lower maintenance and reduced weight for electric aircraft air-conditioning needs.

ZeroAviation is preparing to start flight testing a hydrogen-powered six-seat aircraft, but says that by 2040 the technology could carry 200 people more than 3,000 nm.

The Japanese eVTOL developer expects to make a first public flight during the summer of 2020.

The new Honeywell business unit will offer avionics, power, air traffic management, and other systems for new aircraft in the UAS and UAM sectors.

The hydrogen-powered version of the aircraft is expected to start flight testing between 2028 and 2030.

The four Cora eVTOL prototypes have logged more than 1,300 flight test hours at development sites in New Zealand and California.

EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.

Former members of Airbus's Vahana eVTOL development team now believe that electric short takeoff and landing aircraft could be more cost effective.

Magnix is partnering with AeroTec to re-engine the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single turboprop with an electric propulsion system.

EHang is using its 216 autonomous eVTOL aircraft to carry freight for a hotel operator in southern China with approval from the CAAC.

EASA's Special Condition VTOL certification requirements include an Enhanced category for commercial operations in urban environments.

The German company says it is still on track to start operating its five-seat all-electric aircraft in air taxi operations from 2025.

Two innovative companies have joined forces in a NASA-funded project to create a hybrid electric Twin Otter variant

The backing for the startup from a leading technology entrepreneur has provided a boost for the eVTOL sector at a time of concern over investment rates.