Wisk Aero announced on Feb. 22 that it has partnered with the Long Beach Economic Partnership to conduct an economic impact study to measure the potential benefits from AAM operations in southern California.
Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 14 that it has partnered with Luxaviation, a luxury jet and helicopter service provider, to collaborate on the development and deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions.
Eve has secured additional eVTOL aircraft orders and funding.
Odys Aviation, a California-based developer of hybrid-electric deflected thrust VTOL aircraft, announced on Feb. 10 that it had raised $12.4M in a seed funding round.
The UK-based Vertical Aerospace will partner with Italy’s Leonardo to build the fuselage for the VX4 eVTOL.
Joby Aviation is generally considered to be the designer and manufacturer of one of the most advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which the company is currently working to certify with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Since our beginnings in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has had an expansive view of how to advance vertical flight. We didn’t just focus on the unique aspects of helicopters (e.g., rotors) but all of the technologies, methodologies and disciplines that supported the development of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Important systems like engines, lightweight structures and controls are applicable to all aircraft, but most critical to powered lift.
On April 15 to April 18, 2022, the Beta Alia flew a cross-country trip from its headquarters in Vermont to New Hampshire and back.
While many watched from home, eVTOL overshadowed the automotive displays and provided an opportunity for the public to see the future of air transport.
