April 29, 2024:  EHang Holdings, a prominent player in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology, has formed a strategic alliance with Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology, specialists in ultra-fast charging, as revealed at the 16th Chongqing International Battery Technology Exchange Conference/Exhibition. This collaboration aims to pioneer the development of Ultra-Fast Charging (UFC) and eXtreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery solutions specifically tailored for EHang's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Additionally, this partnership will drive the advancement and industrialization of key power system components and modules for eVTOLs within the UAM sector, thereby establishing a foundational ecosystem for the commercial viability of the low-altitude economy.

ELECTRON Aerospace, an electric aircraft developer based in the Netherlands, has signed up two new customers for its future battery-powered aircraft. 

Air2E and Hopscotch Air, two air taxi operators based, respectively, in Berlin, Germany, and Farmingdale, New York, have placed orders for the Electron 5 aircraft. The aircraft is still under development and not expected to enter service until nearer 2028. With these two deals, the exact breakdown of which hasn’t yet been made public, ELECTRON Aerospace has already accumulated orders worth almost €200 million.   This includes previous orders placed by Australian electric aircraft operator FlyOnE and Mint Air, a Korean startup.

In a world increasingly driven by the quest for sustainable and efficient urban transport solutions, Honda is setting the pace with its latest venture into the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) market. With a legacy that spans both the highways and the skies, Honda is harnessing its storied history of innovation to craft an eVTOL aircraft that promises to redefine the urban air mobility landscape.

Vertical Flight Decoded: The difference Between Helicopters, eVTOL, eSTOL, and eCTOL Aircraft

The aviation industry is witnessing a significant shift with the rapid rise of eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, which is paving the way for a new era of urban air mobility. This emerging aircraft class includes eVTOLs (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing), eSTOLs (Electric Short Take-off and Landing), and eCTOLs (Electric Conventional Take-off and Landing), each with unique benefits and applications when compared to traditional helicopters.

Eve Air Mobility recently unveiled Vector, their innovative urban air traffic management (Urban ATM) software, at the Airspace World event in Geneva. Vector is crafted to be an agnostic solution that is versatile and adaptable across different platforms, technologies, and operational environments within the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem. This quality is crucial and aims to safely manage the unique challenges posed by air traffic and network management within current and forthcoming Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.

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.

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.

Magpie Aviation is developing a transformative solution in electric aircraft technology, introducing an aero-towing system designed to significantly extend the range of electric aircraft flights, a critical step toward achieving commercially feasible electric aircraft transportation. This initiative aims to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft today: their limited range due to the current state of battery technology, without sacrificing the payload capacity critical for commercial viability.

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.

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.