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In a bumpy start to 2025, the European electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry was hit by high-profile insolvencies of the continent’s frontrunners in advanced air mobility (AAM) — Volocopter, rescued by Chinese-owned Diamond Aircraft, and Lilium, which met its untimely demise.
MightyFly conducted a live flight demonstration for the US Air Force of its Cento autonomous, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo on May 8.
Since the last issue of Vertiflite, the leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developers completed impressive demonstrations, partnerships and fundraising to continue their progress toward certification.
With the recent increased visibility of Joby’s flight testing of its S4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype, Vertiflite dug into the details with Denham.
VFS also boasts a long history of promoting professional development. Being an inclusive organization casting a broad net, VFS also sponsors an independent council focused on flight testing two nascent technologies: electric power and novel vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) — which the council condenses to “verticraft” — configurations.
Ascent AeroSystems was acquired in April 2024 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Torrance, California-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), but retains its influence and autonomy in producing uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) of varying size, according to Peter Fuchs, cofounder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems.
The Vertical Flight Society held a two-hour Downwash and Outwash (DWOW) workshop on May 19 as part of Forum 81 (see “Forum 81 — Ideas Awaiting Orders,” Vertiflite, Jul/Aug 2025), organized by VFS Director of Strategy Mike Hirschberg.
This is a slightly expanded version of the article published in the July/August 2025 issue of Vertiflite magazine. For more on the progress and challenges of hydrogen aviation, check out the VFS resource page at www.eVTOL.news/hydrogen.
The past several issues have covered numerous aspects and developments of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in China. Part 1 of this directory included larger eVTOL aircraft, either three or more passengers or cargo aircraft of 1 metric ton (2,200 lb) or more. Here, Part 2 covers smaller passenger- and cargo-carrying designs.
The past several issues have covered numerous aspects and developments of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)aircraft in China. Here’s a directory of the most advanced developments of larger Chinese aircraft—passenger aircraft with more than two seats and cargo aircraft heavier than 1 metric ton (2,200lb).
