Air taxis and personal transports

Vertical announces opening of its Vertical Energy Centre advanced aerospace battery facility

UK eVTOL manufacturer Vertical Aerospace has announced the opening of the Vertical Energy Centre (VEC), believed to be the UK’s most advanced aerospace battery facility, based in Bristol, one of the only dedicated aerospace battery […]

Batteries

Belgian companies partner to develop rechargeable solid state batteries for eVTOLs

The Belgian solid-state Lithium battery technology company SOLiTHOR and aerospace company Sonaca have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Agreement to jointly develop safe, high-density rechargeable solid-state Lithium battery systems for regional aircraft and Urban Air […]

Batteries

Battery company Ionblox increases Series B funding to USD32 million, supported by Lilium and partners

Ionblox, a next-generation lithium-ion battery company has announced a second close of its Series B round at an increased USD32 million including investments from original investors Lilium and Applied Ventures who were joined by Temasek […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Dovetail chooses Mobius.energy to supply batteries for electric conversion of commuter aircraft

Mobius.energy and Dovetail Electric Aviation (“Dovetail”) have formed a strategic partnership to incorporate Mobius’ Husky battery module in Dovetail’s zero-emission electric conversions of Cessna Grand Caravan and other commuter aircraft. Under the agreement, Mobius will […]