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Joby Aviation’s US operations set to take off in 2026

On Monday, Joby announced it had been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the Electric Vertical ...

AI probe of aviation close calls leads FAA to limit how helicopters can fly around busy airports

Air traffic controllers will now use radar to actively track helicopters when flying through the flight paths of planes ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing ...
Electrek

Small runways, big tech: hybrid-electric aircraft shows off some uSTOL magic

Aviation startup Electra made history last month when its EL2 became the first hybrid-electric Ultra Short Take-off and Landing (uSTOL) aircraft to successfully complete helicopter-like take-offs and ...

‘Flying Cars’ Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

The federal government announced a new pilot program designed to get new kinds of ultralight vehicles and “eVTOLs” up and ...
Flightglobal

Electra launches defence unit targeting military applications for EL9 ‘ultra-short’ concept

Start-up US aircraft developer Electra is launching a defence business to pursue military opportunities for its EL9 ultra-short take-off and landing concept aircraft. Known as Electra Defense, the new ...
Janes

RNLN acquires V-BAT VTOL UAS

The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has acquired the Shield AI V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft ...