Air taxis and personal transports

Archer opens D.C. office and recruits new policy, government and regulatory affairs leaders

Archer Aviation has announced key strategic hires to bolster its government relations efforts and a Washington D.C. office opening. The company says former FAA Administrator and current Archer executive, Billy Nolen, is now Archer’s Chief […]

Air taxis and personal transports

U.S. Army awards Electra USD1.9 million contract for wind tunnel testing of eSTOL logistics aircraft

Electra today announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Army valued at USD1.9 million that funds powered wind tunnel testing of Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The company […]

Cargo and logistics

French airship drone company HyLight attracts investors for next stage of aerial inspection services

HyLight, a French company specialised in aerial inspection using hydrogen airship drones, has announced a fundraising of EUR 3.7 million from VCs and business angels including Y Combinator, Ring Capital, Kima Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Eve Air Mobility and AirX Inc. sign Letter of Intent for up to 50 eVTOLs, Service Support and Urban ATM Software

Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with AirX, Japan’s public helicopter air charter service, for up to 10 firm and up to 40 optional electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The […]