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Read articles about regulatory and policy news related to the VTOL industry. Changes in regulations, policy, are bound to happen in a rapidly growing industry of electric eVTOl, hybrid electric VTOL, hydrogen powered VTOL, and conventionally powered VTOL aircraft. Read about the regulators and key policy makers in this industry.
On Friday, September 12, 2025, Sean P. Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary unveiled the pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fast-track advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft such…
Dubai is working nonstop to become the world’s first city with a fully developed vertiport network for eVTOLs by 2026. Once complete, this will pave the way for other cities…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has been designated as the Official Air Taxi Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. As the official air taxi, Archer will…
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…
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) will now be able to train and qualify pilots at is new training academy since it received its Part 141 certificate from the FAA. The Part…
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…
While Lilium is working hard to find different ways to save the company, there are many cards up its sleeve. Thanks to the self-managed insolvency, the millions in euros that…
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…
With the electric VTOL market expecting to grow from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $23.4 billion by 2030 and $1 trillion by 2040, it is a no-brainer that investors will…
Lilium’s 6-k filing on Thursday (October 24th 2024), mentioned the situation at hand regarding the need of funds for Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) to “conduct ongoing operations” in the same tempo…
The German federal government currently faces a crucial decision: whether to support Lilium, an innovative aerospace company, with a €50 million loan guarantee. Lilium, known for its cutting-edge work on…
(Yes, we know the correct pronunciation, but thought this was fun!) Two potential sources of funding might provide the spark that jumpstarts electric VTOL manufacture Lilium’s growth. Both a €100…
A Sound Approach Without a doubt, it can be quite a nuisance to take time off from a hectic work schedule and spend time vacationing in the French Riviera, only…
Donald Trump sitting in the Oval Office during his presidency. Source: Official Website of Donald J. Trump At the 2023 CPAC, Donald Trump publicly announced his plans for America’s “revolution”…
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