AutoFlight eVTOL Trial in China — A Preview for Rural America?
In a significant step for autonomous aviation, AutoFlight recently concluded a successful delivery trial using its 2-ton-class eVTOL aircraft. The…
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eVTOL Operations Could Launch in American Skies by Summer 2026
The headlines arrived almost simultaneously. Bloomberg, Wired, and Fox News all ran features in the past two weeks reaching the…
Joby Flies First FAA-Conforming eVTOL – For-Credit Testing Begins
Joby Aviation has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a milestone that marks the…
FAA Selects 8 eVTOL Pilot Projects Across 26 States – Rural Routes Included
The Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation have selected eight pilot projects spanning 26 states to test electric…
Why Rural Operators Should Watch the EV Charging Summit This Week
The EV Charging Summit and Expo opens tomorrow in Las Vegas — and while the agenda skews toward urban fleets…
Bipartisan Bill Targets FAA Certification Reform for eVTOLs
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at streamlining parts of the FAA’s type certification process, with a…
Diamond Aircraft Acquires Volocopter – New Life for a Troubled eVTOL Program
Diamond Aircraft has acquired Volocopter out of insolvency, giving the German eVTOL developer a second chance under new ownership after…
FAA Launches eVTOL Integration Pilot Program – Rural Counties Should Apply
The Federal Aviation Administration has officially established the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), a first-of-its-kind initiative that will allow state,…
Joby Powers On First FAA-Conforming eVTOL – Certification Endgame Begins
Joby Aviation has begun power-on testing of its first FAA-conforming aircraft, entering the final phase of the type certification process…
Textron Dissolves eAviation Division – What the AAM Shakeout Means for Rural Communities
Textron Inc. has announced it will eliminate its eAviation business unit, redistributing electric aircraft programs across its existing divisions in…