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Businessaviation.aero - HOUSTON, Texas, March 18, 2024 -- EHang, a frontrunner in the Urban Air Mobility, announced the successful inaugural flight of its EH216-S, an unmanned electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft, in Latin America. This milestone event occurred at The Westin Reserva Conchal resort in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province and was witnessed by national authorities and media. It was part of a ceremony dedicated to showcasing the benefits of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), emphasizing its potential to foster sustainable development and improve the region’s quality of life and tourism experience.

CycloTech alternatives to the traditional propeller, pitch-controllable rotor, or ducted fan for generating thrust is specifically engineered for the eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) market. There innovative 360° Thrust Vectoring System, drawing upon the cyclogyro principle, facilitates full 360° thrust vectoring. This attribute not only promises to redefine maneuverability within aircraft design but also significantly enhances the adaptability and efficiency of eVTOL (Electric vertical take-off and landing) UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and urban air mobility solutions.

Velizy-Villacoublay, France, March 14, 2024: Embraer and Dassault Systèmes have forged a unique partnership, harnessing the power of Dassault Systèmes' cutting-edge simulation technology to develop quieter electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for Eve Air Mobility. This collaboration leverages the SIMULIA PowerFLOW application, which offers comprehensive fluid dynamics simulations to anticipate real-world operational conditions. Engineers can accurately evaluate the aircraft's flight performance and sound emissions.

AutoFlight’s Prosperity eVTOL completed the world’s first inter-city electric air-taxi demonstration flight between Shenzhen and Zhuhai, a groundbreaking moment in the evolution of urban air mobility, spotlighting the transformative potential of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. This pioneering flight, covering 50km (31 miles) in just 20 minutes—a journey that typically takes three hours by car—underscores the efficiency and innovation at the heart of AutoFlight’s mission.

Solidion Technology has developed a new battery that uses sulfur to provide a higher energy density and capacity than traditional lithium-ion batteries. This breakthrough technology promises to offer more efficient and longer-lasting power solutions for various industries, including eVTOL electric aviation.

Lilium, the innovator behind the seven-seat electric eVTOL Lilium Jet capable of vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), recently highlighted significant advancements to enrich its ecosystem for the flagship aircraft. During the Singapore Airshow, the company unveiled a strategic alliance with Star Charge, a leading electric charging infrastructure firm, to craft the charging solutions for ground and flight testing aircraft, signaling the commencement of production for these units. Additionally, Lilium introduced the pioneering eVTOL customer service business to offer its clientele comprehensive support, including battery management, maintenance, flight operations, training, and digital solutions.

Airbus has officially unveiled its fully electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, with plans for its initial flight later this year. This CityAirbus is a two-tonne airframe featuring a wing span of around 12 meters. It is engineered to achieve a flight range of 80 km and a cruising speed of 120 km/h. This design positions it as an ideal choice for a range of missions within large urban areas, including Medical services, ecotourism, and passenger transport.

 On February 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, Surf Air Mobility Inc. A green regional air mobility company, and the innovative aerospace company Electra. Aero Inc. announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to revolutionize regional air travel by making it more affordable, sustainable, and accessible using Electra’s cutting-edge hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft. This initiative will be supported by Surf Air’s tech-driven air mobility platform and its Aircraft-as-a-Service offering.