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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.
New Electric Aircraft to Use EV Gear from Maker of "World's Most Power-Dense" Motor
New Electric Aircraft to Use EV Gear from Maker of "World's Most Power-Dense" Motor

16 Jan 2024, 11:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / British electric powertrain producer Equipmake shed a few more details on the electric motor that will power the Bristell B23 Energic electric training aircraft

 
This Seven-Seat Hybrid eVTOL Promises Unmatched Performance
This Seven-Seat Hybrid eVTOL Promises Unmatched Performance

16 Jan 2024, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Cavorite X7 is a unique seven-seat hybrid VTOL designed in Canada, which combines performance with drastically lower emission levels

 
Cyient Becomes SkyDrive’s First Engineering Partner in India
Cyient Becomes SkyDrive’s First Engineering Partner in India

15 Jan 2024, 05:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Indian tech company Cyient will work with SkyDrive on the first eVTOL technical publication manual, as part of a wider engineering partnership

 
Lilium Is Gearing Up for Commercial eVTOL Jet Operations in Germany
Lilium Is Gearing Up for Commercial eVTOL Jet Operations in Germany

15 Jan 2024, 04:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This eVTOL jet coming from Germany is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated launched on the emerging AAM market

 
Spanish Government Pumps $6 Million Into a Pioneering eVTOL Company
Spanish Government Pumps $6 Million Into a Pioneering eVTOL Company

11 Jan 2024, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Integrity eVTOL will write history as the first electric air taxi to boast 100% Spanish technology and manufacturing

 
Suzuki Invests Further in SkyDrive While Targeting the Indian Air Taxi Market
Suzuki Invests Further in SkyDrive While Targeting the Indian Air Taxi Market

11 Jan 2024, 05:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Japanese eVTOL maker SkyDrive is on track to bringing its flagship air taxi to the market, with an initial focus on India

 
Hyundai’s AAM Company Unveils the Final Version of Its Electric Air Taxi Concept
Hyundai’s AAM Company Unveils the Final Version of Its Electric Air Taxi Concept

10 Jan 2024, 06:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's not a flying car, but it's one of the most exciting representations of "auto meets aero" - here is the new S-A2 by Supernal, introduced at CES 2024

 
Joby Brings Electric Air Taxi Chargers to Southern California
Joby Brings Electric Air Taxi Chargers to Southern California

9 Jan 2024, 06:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The first-ever electric air taxi charger in Southern California is being brought by eVTOL maker Joby and Clay Lacy Aviation as part of an air mobility network

 
EHang Kicks Off Unmanned eVTOL Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Two Cities
EHang Kicks Off Unmanned eVTOL Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Two Cities

4 Jan 2024, 09:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Chinese pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL was the star of two launch events where officials and citizens were invited to step aboard the EH216-S

 
Multiple NASA Drones Fly on Their Own Beyond the Reach and Control of Humans
Multiple NASA Drones Fly on Their Own Beyond the Reach and Control of Humans

22 Dec 2023, 09:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American space agency flies an undisclosed number of drones in fully autonomous mode beyond a visual line of sight for the first time

 
The Certified EHang Autonomous Air Taxi Was Delivered to Its First Owner
The Certified EHang Autonomous Air Taxi Was Delivered to Its First Owner

22 Dec 2023, 07:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Chinese AAM company was awarded the standard airworthiness certificate for its pilotless, passenger-carrying electric air taxi

 
Air One Went From Personal eVTOL to a Potential Air Force Logistics Solution
Air One Went From Personal eVTOL to a Potential Air Force Logistics Solution

22 Dec 2023, 06:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Air One was developed as one of the most exciting eVTOLs for personal use and it has also convinced USAF to consider it for future operations

 
The Awe-Inspiring SkyTruck Is Paving the Way for Heavy-Duty Drone Transport
The Awe-Inspiring SkyTruck Is Paving the Way for Heavy-Duty Drone Transport

21 Dec 2023, 08:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The AAM company that's building the world's first 40-seat eVTOL and its cargo version has joined forces with a vertiport developer

 
NASA Looking To Reinvent the Core of Jet Engines, Moves HyTEC Program Into Phase 2
NASA Looking To Reinvent the Core of Jet Engines, Moves HyTEC Program Into Phase 2

21 Dec 2023, 08:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American space agency NASA is moving forward with the Phase 2 of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core program, GE Aersopace selected for the task

 
The Butterfly eVTOL’s Full-Scale Prototype Gears Up for First Tests in California
The Butterfly eVTOL’s Full-Scale Prototype Gears Up for First Tests in California

21 Dec 2023, 07:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most unique eVTOLs on the market, coming from one of the drone technology pioneers, is ready to kick of test flights

 
America’s Biggest Public Charter Carrier Orders More Than 300 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
America’s Biggest Public Charter Carrier Orders More Than 300 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

20 Dec 2023, 10:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / JSX announced its commitment to purchasing up to 332 new-generation hybrid-electric aircraft from Electra Aero, Aura Aero, and Heart Aerospace

 
The Most Famous Chinese eVTOL Will Start Operating in UAE Next Year
The Most Famous Chinese eVTOL Will Start Operating in UAE Next Year

19 Dec 2023, 08:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / EHang is strengthening its connection to UAE and Abu Dhabi in particular, which is determined to become a global AAM hub

 
Spanish eVTOL Maker Joins Forces With a Vertiport Developer
Spanish eVTOL Maker Joins Forces With a Vertiport Developer

15 Dec 2023, 08:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two Spanish companies are working to accelerate AAM operations in and beyond Spain, with the Integrity unmanned evTOL at the center

 
The German Volocopter eVTOL Took to the Sky in Japan for the First Time
The German Volocopter eVTOL Took to the Sky in Japan for the First Time

14 Dec 2023, 09:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After conducting pioneering flights in New York and Saudi Arabia, the Volocopter air taxi is preparing for its upcoming performance at the 2025 World Expo

 
Electric Air Taxi Flights Coming to South Florida in 2026
Electric Air Taxi Flights Coming to South Florida in 2026

13 Dec 2023, 08:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Miami-based airline introduced its UAM subsidiary last month, and is now confirming electric air taxi services coming as soon as 2026