Why the Vertical Aerospace partnership with Bristow matters: increases your chance to fly in an eVTOL sooner than you think 🇬🇧

On June 12th 2025, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) and Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) was signed which will lower the barriers to entry for helicopter operators to enter the eVTOL marketand provide services with this new eVTOL technology, backed by the 75 years of helicopter experience of Bristow Group, and…

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Five Eyes Nations Streamline Efficiency for eVTOL Certification

Cutting red tape, the Five Eyes nations, which include the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have mutually agreed to streamline certification of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft such as eVTOLs and hybrid VTOLs within the National Aviation Authority (NAA) Network. The aviation industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift…

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Republic Airlines to use BETA Technologies electric Alia CX300 for training and evaluation

On June 16tth at the 2025 Paris Air Show, Republic Airlines and BETA Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in which Republic Airlines will purchase of at least one BETA electric Alia CX300. Republic will use these electric aircraft to training and evaluating future use in passenger and cargo services. “At Republic, we’re always exploring…

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America in the “Age of AAM”: The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)

Role of eVTOLs, hybrid VTOLs and AAM While the President’s June 6th 2025 executive order was titled: “UNLEASHING AMERICAN DRONE DOMINANCE”, there was a significant section concerning eVTOLs, hybrid VTOLs and AAM (advanced air mobility). The significance of this Executive Order cannot be understated. Many leaders in the aerospace industry, particularly those in the next…

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Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL prototype makes historic first piloted eVTOL wingborne flight in Europe

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) has achieved a historic milestone in European aviation on the 27th of May 2025 by conducting the first piloted wingborne flight of a an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in open airspace. The VX4 prototype, soaring over the UK countryside from Cotswold Airport, successfully showcased controlled wingborne flight in open…

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The UK’s visionary investment in eVTOL and drones: Why Anduril and Archer want a foothold in British skies 🇬🇧

Anduril Industries UK announced on May 19th 2025 that it will lead a team of industry heavyweights including Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), UK-based Skyports Drone Services, and Canadian-based AtkinsRéalis to develop dual use civil and military air transport for the UK using Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Cargo, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations,…

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Why Archer chose Palantir to integrate AI from the ground up into the sky

eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation plans to capitalize on the products developed by Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) in order to streamline and increase efficiency at its two manufacturing plants, one known as “ARC” in Covington, Georgia, and the “Integrated Test Lab and Manufacturing Facilities” in San Jose, California. It is expected that the Covington, GA…

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Lilium’s 2nd bankruptcy, the German tragedy that should have never happened

Germany which is responsible for 4.8% of the global manufacturing output, has been affected more than many other European countries in the downturn in manufacturing after the Covid-19 pandemic. Combined with the increase in cost of energy due to the embargo on Russian energy after the Russo-Ukrainian War, lower demand for new automobiles, and increased…

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Lilium’s Christmas lights turn back on brighter than ever after rescue deal

The Christmas Lights will turn on bright at Lilium after Munich-based MUC Mobile Uplift Corporation GmbH agreed to purchase the operating assets of the subsidiaries Lilium GmbH and Lilium eAircraft GmbH. In this asset purchase agreement which is planned to close in early January 2025, the subsidiaries will have the financial resources to continue their…

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Lilium, manufacturer of world’s first all-electric VTOL jet, hires “Big Four” firm KPMG for mergers and acquisition process

Lilium has publicly announced that during its mergers and acquisition process (M&A) it will retain the services of the UK headquartered “Big Four” multi-service firm KPMG. The Local Court of Weilheim granted Lilium’s request for self-administered insolvency. Two court-appointed lawyers will join the subsidiaries Boards of Management as Chief Insolvency Officers (CIOs): Prof. Dr. Gerrit…

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Joby completes first successful overseas flight at Toyota’s facility in Shizuoka, Japan

Against the backdrop of the iconic Mount Fuji, Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) in a partnership with Toyota that has been 7 years in the making, Joby’s eVTOL aircraft took to the Japanese skies flying quietly under a low acoustic footprint without disturbing the serenity and tranquility of Mount Fuji.  Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Shizuoka,…

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BETA Technologies, Inc. raised $318 million in Series C equity capital, $1 billion total raised so far

With $318 million raised during the Series C round it brings the total equity capital raised by BETA Technologies to 1 billion dollars. During this round of fundraising, Qatar Investment Authority (QAI) led the investment, while Fidelity Management & Research Company and TPG Rise Climate Fund were able to increase their share of BETA Technologies…

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