MIAMI, FLORIDA, May 6, 2024 – Today, a new era dawns in the skies of South Florida. Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), a pioneer of all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets, has just forged a groundbreaking alliance with UrbanLink, a leading name in advanced air mobility (AAM). This partnership will see the integration of 20 state-of-the-art Lilium Jets into UrbanLink’s fleet, establishing UrbanLInk as the first U.S. airline to fully embrace eVTOL technology.

San Leandro, CA, April 30th, 2024 – MightyFly, a trailblazer in autonomous cargo aircraft development for expedited logistics, announced its historic achievement as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL company to secure FAA flight corridor approval in the United States. MightyFly Commenced flight testing of the Cento aircraft in the corridor in March; MightyFly has swiftly advanced its flight testing program, marking a pivotal moment in the company's trajectory.

Eviation has recently introduced a redesigned version of its Alice all-electric commuter airplane, showcasing significant enhancements under its new leadership. This redesign follows a strategic collaboration with TLG Aerospace, a Seattle-based engineering firm, initiated to refine the aircraft's design after its initial test flight in September 2022. The Alice airplane, known for its electric propulsion, is poised to redefine standards in electric aviation by focusing on efficiency and sustainability.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially approved AutoFlight's application for a Type Certificate (TC) for its Prosperity eVTOL aircraft, a 5-seater designed for vertical take-offs and landings. This approval follows closely on the heels of the TC granted to AutoFlight's CarryAll cargo eVTOL, marking another significant milestone as it was the first ton-level eVTOL aircraft to receive such certification globally.

The burgeoning field of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has set off a wave of innovation within urban air mobility. However, not all is smooth flying in this high-stakes industry, as demonstrated by the recent financial troubles of one of its pioneers, Volocopter. Let's examine the causes and implications of Volocopter's financial predicament, providing a snapshot of the challenges startups face in cutting-edge technology sectors.

 

MUNICH, April 30, 2024 — Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), a trailblazer in the development of the all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, proudly announces the upcoming public debut of the full-scale Lilium Jet model. This momentous unveiling is set to occur at EBACE2024, Europe’s leading event for aviation and advanced air mobility. The event will be hosted in Geneva, Switzerland, at Palexpo and Geneva Airport from May 28-30, 2024.

April - 26 - 2024: Voltaero has initiated certification tests for its hybrid-electric Cassio 330 aircraft, marking a significant development in hybrid aviation. The aircraft features a powertrain combining a Safran electric motor and a Kawasaki thermal engine, offering a total power output of 330kW. This system utilizes the internal combustion engine as a range extender and a backup in case of electric propulsion issues.

Guangzhou, China, April 7, 2024 -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a leader in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology platform sector, today declared it has secured the Production Certificate (PC) for its EH216-S, a pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This certificate, issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), is the first of its kind in the eVTOL global industry. This follows EHang's earlier achievements of receiving both the Type Certificate (TC) and the Standard Airworthiness Certificate (AC), marking another step towards mass production and commercial operations of the eVTOL aircraft.

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