New partnership introduces plans for eVTOL-based air travel, including a pre-order for 10 aircraft SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has partnered with South Carolina-based SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) to explore...
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Lilium Embarks on Restructuring and New Investment Efforts
KPMG to Lead M&A Process; Insolvency Filings Approved for German Subsidiaries Lilium N.V.,(Nasdaq: LILM) a developer of electric aircraft for Regional Air Mobility (RAM), recently announced it has engaged KPMG to oversee a structured and open M&A process. The Local...
LIFT Japan Set to Launch eVTOL Flight Experiences at Expo 2025
Marubeni Aerospace Partners with LIFT Aircraft to Bring HEXA eVTOL to Japan LIFT Aircraft, in partnership with Marubeni Aerospace, plans to launch its unique pay-per-flight eVTOL service in Japan during World Expo 2025. Following successful demonstrations in Osaka and an...
Lilium and GE Aerospace Partner to Enhance eVTOL Safety Through Advanced Flight Data Monitoring
New Collaboration Integrates Lilium’s Fleet Optimizer with GE’s EMS Platform, Bringing Critical Safety Insights and Analytics to eVTOL Operators Worldwide by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Las Vegas-based eVTOL (electronic Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft developer Lilium and Ohio-based...
Parkin and Skyports Partner to Shape the Future of Transport in Dubai
Agreement supports new air taxi infrastructure and seamless mobility Parkin Company PJSC and Skyports Infrastructure have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing air taxi infrastructure across Dubai. This partnership aims to integrate air taxis into the...
Drone Safety with Parachute Systems: Pioneering Solutions for AAM Industry Growth
Recent ParaZero Deal Signals New Manufacturing Potential for Safer Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A recent deal by Israel-based ParaZero Technologies could signal the potential for the company to establish new, large-scale manufacturing...
SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Collaborate on Future eVTOL Implementation Post-Expo 2025
Agreement Focuses on Exploring Feasibility of eVTOL Use in Osaka Area SkyDrive Inc. and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. have entered into an agreement to explore the practical use of eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) technology in the Osaka area...
Archer Aviation Unveils Plans for Los Angeles Air Taxi Network
Los Angeles air taxi network aims to reduce travel time with 10-20 minute electric flights across Southern California by 2026 Archer Aviation Inc. has announced plans to establish an air mobility network in Los Angeles, aiming to transform the way...
Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow
Innovative Modular Vertipad Design Garners Strong Interest from Air Taxi Industry Skyportz has secured more orders for more than 1,000 units for its new modular vertipad solution, following its release at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. The innovative design...
Full-scale Helicopter Logistics, Minus the Pilots: Near Earth Autonomy is Enabling Autonomy
In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell, Near Earth will showcase advanced autonomy on the proven Leonardo AW139 helicopter platform to provide logistical support during expeditionary operations in contested environments. Pennsylvania-based Near Earth Autonomy has been selected by NAVAIR...