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Having been born at about the same time as automobiles, machines that can take to the sky through whatever means have quickly grown into pillars of the society we now know. From drones to supersonic passenger jets and VTOLs, you can experience this magnificent world here, in autoevolution's Aviation section.
Watch Two Jetson One Personal Aircraft Fly in Formation for the First Time
Watch Two Jetson One Personal Aircraft Fly in Formation for the First Time

23 Apr 2024, 12:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two piloted one-seat eVTOLs flew in formation during an exciting premiere by Jetson, opening the road for a wide range of missions in the future

 
This American Flying Car Is the 1,000th Design Registered in the World eVTOL Directory
This American Flying Car Is the 1,000th Design Registered in the World eVTOL Directory

23 Apr 2024, 11:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are now officially 1,000 eVTOL designs catalogued in the World eVTOL Directory, and the latest one to be added is the one developed by Doroni Aerospace

 
Electra Gets Almost $2M From the US Army for Wind Tunnel Tests
Electra Gets Almost $2M From the US Army for Wind Tunnel Tests

19 Apr 2024, 10:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Northern Virginia startup claiming to have developed a revolutionary eSTOL was awarded $1.9 million by the US Army for wind tunnel testing

 
Beta’s Charge Cube for Electric Aircraft Officially Certified
Beta’s Charge Cube for Electric Aircraft Officially Certified

18 Apr 2024, 07:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Vermont-based electric aerospace company secured the safety certification for its Charge Cube from a nationally-recognized testing laboratory

 
Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Charter Company to Operate 50 Electric Air Taxis
Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Charter Company to Operate 50 Electric Air Taxis

18 Apr 2024, 06:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Embraer's AAM company secured an important pre-order from one of the biggest names in Japan's public aviation sector for its all-electric eVTOLs

 
Czech Hybrid-Electric VTOL Maker Launches a Large-Scale Testbed
Czech Hybrid-Electric VTOL Maker Launches a Large-Scale Testbed

18 Apr 2024, 05:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Zuri is showing off its brand-new, large-scale testbed for its hybrid-electric VTOL at this year's Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany

 
This Autonomous eVTOL Designed in Brazil Wants to Make Air Logistics Better
This Autonomous eVTOL Designed in Brazil Wants to Make Air Logistics Better

16 Apr 2024, 12:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What was introduced as the first autonomous cargo eVTOL in Latin America is also a sustainable, affordable alternative to drones

 
Air New Zealand Makes Historic Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
Air New Zealand Makes Historic Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase

16 Apr 2024, 11:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Air New Zealand made its largest green jet fuel purchase so far from what it considered to be the biggest SAF producer worldwide

 
You'll Soon Be Able to Lease and Finance Your Own Blended-Wing-Body Cargo Drone
You'll Soon Be Able to Lease and Finance Your Own Blended-Wing-Body Cargo Drone

15 Apr 2024, 09:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Aviation startup Natilus announced the Kona cargo drones it plans on making will be available to lease and finance through Monte

 
Swedish Vertiport Company Partners With One of the First Spanish eVTOL Makers
Swedish Vertiport Company Partners With One of the First Spanish eVTOL Makers

15 Apr 2024, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two startups in the AAM industry are joining forces to advance an innovative infrastructure concept and an autonomous, all-electric aircraft

 
The American Hybrid-Electric Electra Aircraft Soon to Start Flying in Australia
The American Hybrid-Electric Electra Aircraft Soon to Start Flying in Australia

15 Apr 2024, 07:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Wilbur Air is a new aviation operator in Australia that will become the first one there to start operating the US-made Electrc eSTOL

 
Electron 5 Is Taking Regional Aviation by Storm With a 466-Mile Electric Range
Electron 5 Is Taking Regional Aviation by Storm With a 466-Mile Electric Range

12 Apr 2024, 11:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet Electron 5, the Dutch-engineered battery-electric aircraft that boasts a fancy cabin and top performance for regional flights

 
Embraer’s First Jet Converted to Freighter Is a Real Game-Changer
Embraer’s First Jet Converted to Freighter Is a Real Game-Changer

8 Apr 2024, 11:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Embraer decided to convert former passenger jets to freighters and the result is a beefed-up cargo aircraft with impressive capabilities

 
Green Light for EHang to Kick Off Mass Production of Its Autonomous Air Taxi
Green Light for EHang to Kick Off Mass Production of Its Autonomous Air Taxi

8 Apr 2024, 10:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Chinese eVTOL maker officially holds the record for three pioneering certificates for its pilot-less passenger-carrying electric aircraft

 
First Chinese “Prosperity” Electric Air Taxi Delivered to an Operator in Japan
First Chinese “Prosperity” Electric Air Taxi Delivered to an Operator in Japan

5 Apr 2024, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The only eVTOL designed by automotive designer Frank Stephenson recently became the first ton-class eVTOL to be delivered to a civilian customer

 
Another Chinese Electric Air Taxi Is Ready to Make Waves in the Global Market
Another Chinese Electric Air Taxi Is Ready to Make Waves in the Global Market

3 Apr 2024, 13:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ambitious startup wants to launch China's first domestically-made eVTOL with a tilt-rotor configuration designed for urban passenger flights

 
Improved Gulfstream G700 Cleared by the FAA, New Jet Beauty Ready for Business
Improved Gulfstream G700 Cleared by the FAA, New Jet Beauty Ready for Business

2 Apr 2024, 11:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American aircraft maker Gulfstream announced it received the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the revised G700

 
Emirates Kicks Off Sustainable Fuel Project at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Emirates Kicks Off Sustainable Fuel Project at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

29 Mar 2024, 10:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Starting this month, Emirates flights at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will be powered by blended SAF provided by Neste

 
Midnight Air Taxi’s Battery Packs Pass Extreme Tests With Flying Colors
Midnight Air Taxi’s Battery Packs Pass Extreme Tests With Flying Colors

29 Mar 2024, 10:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Californian eVTOL maker is inches away from getting its electric aircraft FAA-certified, which has a lot to do with its proprietary battery packs

 
Scale Model of Brand-New Blended-Wing Body Aircraft to Fly Soon
Scale Model of Brand-New Blended-Wing Body Aircraft to Fly Soon

28 Mar 2024, 08:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American aviation startup JetZero announced a scale model of its upcoming blended-wing aircraft received the FAA Airworthiness Certificate