Silicon Valley flying car startup begins type certification process with FAA
A startup in Silicon Valley, California, that is developing the world’s first flying car is making huge strides…
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Alef Aeronautics’ $300,000 flying car given certification to launch by FAA
A flying car designed by Alef Aeronautics has been granted Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration…
“There is no plan B” Wisk confirms autonomy plans at Paris Air Show
It shares its sleek, modern looks with other eVTOLs on diplay at the Paris Air Show. However, there…
What stood out at the Paris Air Show 2023? | Video
AeroTime has been closely tracking, plus reporting directly from, the Paris Air Show. The event has showcased numerous…
Volocopter affirms plans for Paris Olympics, Saudi new cities
This has proved to be an eventful week for German advanced air mobility (AAM) firm Volocopter. Just as Volocopter’s…
Get close to the action: Paris Air Show in video
Get close to the action and experience the Paris Air Show via AeroTime video reports. See what the…
Suzuki and SkyDrive to begin flying cars production by 2024
Suzuki Motor Corporation, the auto and motorcycle manufacturer based in Hamamatsu, Japan, and SkyDrive will start manufacturing eVTOL…
Nidec and Embraer form joint-venture to develop electric propulsion system
Japan’s Nidec Corporation and Brazil’s Embraer have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture company, called Nidec…
Rolls-Royce presents small new gas turbine for hybrid aircraft
Just as the Paris Air Show prepares for its grand opening, Rolls-Royce has announced that it has been…
Paris Air Show 2023: mixed commercial expectations
With the Paris Air Show, one of the most important trade events in aviation, returning after a four-year…
Norwegian startup Elfly unveils all-electric seaplane design
The quest to electrify aviation could prompt a revival of the seaplane industry. The adoption of new propulsion technologies…
Biden announces Polly Trottenberg as the FAA‘s new Acting Administrator
President Joe Biden announced that Polly Trottenberg will serve as new Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration…
Sustainability takes center stage at the EBACE 2023 executive jet show
From May 23 – 25, 2023. the exhibition area next to Geneva airport became the setting for the…
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines join forces to launch self-flying taxis in Japan
Californian Air Mobility company Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) joined forces to introduce fully electric, autopiloted aircraft…
Joby Aviation, Lilium raise funds
Within the emerging industry of advanced air mobility, as the hard financial realities of new aircraft certification become…
Joby prepares for first delivery to US Air Force in 2024
Joby Aviation announced on April 25, 2023, that it will deliver its first two eVTOL aircraft to the…
‘We thought we’d be flying in a few years,’ admits Vertical Aerospace founder
The founder of the British eVTOL startup Vertical Aerospace has admitted that he thought the company would be…
Island airlines: the carriers operating out of Europe’s overseas territories
The European landmass is not particularly large compared to that of other continents. However, several of its constituent…