Porsche and Boeing are to work together to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. “Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as … Read more
eVTOL
Kitty Hawk demos ‘quiet’ VTOL single-seater
This is the latest aircraft from Kitty Hawk, the aviation tech company linked to Google founder Larry Page. It’s called Heaviside, it’s a single-seater, can … Read more
Rolls-Royce completes Siemens e-aircraft deal
Rolls-Royce has completed the deal to buy the electric and hybrid-electric aero propulsion unit of Siemens. The acquisition is part of Rolls-Royce’s strategy to ‘champion … Read more
Govt launches first stage of Future Flight Challenge
The government has announced a funding competition for the Future Flight Challenge starting with a two-day discovery workshop for successful applicants. The workshop will refine, … Read more
Volocopter flies at Helsinki airport
+VIDEO The Volocopter 2X flying prototype air taxi has taken its first step towards working with other airspace users. The 18-rotor electric aircraft performed a … Read more
Volocopter reveals VoloCity built to EASA standards
+VIDEO Pioneering air taxi company Volocopter has revealed the design for its newest air taxi model, the VoloCity. It’s the fourth-generation air taxi by the German … Read more
Boeing partners with Kitty Hawk for eVTOLs
Boeing has partnered with air taxi startup Kitty Hawk, which is producing two eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing), the Cora air taxi and Flyer … Read more
Alaka’i launches hydrogen fuel cell powered Skai
+VIDEO Electric aircraft offer the way forward for lower emissions and quieter operations but current designs are hamstrung by the need for heavy batteries and/or … Read more
Vertical Flight Expo & Conference, Farnborough
- November 2019
Pipistrel and Honeywell to work together on eVTOL
Pipistrel and Honeywell have joined forces to explore and develop technology for the emerging urban air mobility market. The companies will work together to integrate … Read more