EVTOL Insights

06/01/2026

Joby Aviation has accepted the first of two flight simulators developed in partnership with CAE Pilot, which will enable the company to expand its eVTOL pilot training pipeline and ultimately support up to 250 pilots a year.

The first generation of the 3000 series simulator — a fixed-based training device — will start installation this month at Joby’s recently expanded manufacturing and pilot training center in Marina, California. The second unit, a full-motion simulator, is expected to arrive later this year.

The first simulator is expected to be qualified by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Level 7 Flight Training Device; the second will be a Level C, Full Flight Simulator that simulates Joby’s aircraft on all axes of motion.

Both are scheduled to be qualified amongst the highest FAA classifications for flight simulation, provide the ultra-realistic environment required for commercial single-pilot eVTOL operations and are equipped with the same simulation technology used to train pilots for the world’s leading airlines.

https://evtolinsights.com/joby-prepares-for-first-wave-of-air-taxi-pilot-training-with-cae-flight-simulators/

Joby Avi­a­tion has accept­ed the first of two flight sim­u­la­tors devel­oped in part­ner­ship with CAE, which will enable the com­pa­ny

03/12/2025

Archer has revealed plans for an electric air taxi network in the Miami metropolitan area, to help transform how residents and visitors move across one of the fastest growing regions in the USA.

In a press release announced today (Wednesday), Archer says its planned network will connect major population and business centres, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach via 10 to 20-minute flights.

Additionally, the network is intended to offer efficient travel options between the region’s three major international airports: Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), as well as several general aviation airports in the area.

https://ow.ly/3CuK50XB8Vc

Archer Avi­a­tion has revealed plans for an elec­tric air taxi net­work in the Mia­mi met­ro­pol­i­tan area, to help trans­form how

02/12/2025

Eve Air Mobility has selected BETA Technologies to supply electric pusher motors for its conforming prototypes and production aircraft.

With a current backlog of 2,800 eVTOL aircraft, Eve is strengthening its supply chain through this collaboration. The agreement represents a potential 10-year opportunity for Beta of up to $1 billion and reinforces Eve’s commitment to proven technologies and dedication to exceeding mission requirements.

The agreement follows an initial evaluation period in which Eve purchased, tested, and validated the performance of BETA motors in its Engineering Prototype in anticipation of its first flight, which is expected to take place late this year/early 2026.

BETA’s proven expertise in electric propulsion systems and its commitment to robust, high-performance designs were key factors in this strategic supplier addition.

https://ow.ly/vZzc50XAG0A

Eve Air Mobil­i­ty has select­ed BETA Tech­nolo­gies to sup­ply elec­tric push­er motors for its con­form­ing pro­to­types and pro­duc­tion air­craft. With

01/12/2025

Our final Clubhouse discussion of the year will take place this Thursday, December 4th, giving readers the opportunity to discuss the latest news and developments from the global Advanced Air Mobility market.

The session will continue the platform’s mission of connecting thought leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in an open discussion, providing an opportunity for participants to share insights, explore current challenges and discuss the future of urban air mobility.

eVTOL Insights has hosted a series of successful Clubhouse sessions, helping to foster dialogue and collaboration across this rapidly evolving industry.

https://ow.ly/6pUW50XA4zL

eVTOL Insights’ final Club­house dis­cus­sion of the year will take place this Thurs­day, Decem­ber 4th, once again giv­ing read­ers the

01/12/2025

.LuftCar has opened a new regional office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as it becomes one of the latest companies to signal its commitment to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa.

With headquarters in Florida and a growing international presence, LuftCar says it brings a suite of proven capabilities in hydrogen-electric VTOL vehicle development, vertiport infrastructure planning and AI-powered airspace optimization tools to the region.

LuftCar’s expansion builds on its successful track record in the UAE, including its strategic partnership with Micromap, one of the region’s leading geospatial and smart infrastructure firms.

https://ow.ly/V1Jm50XA2Uj

Luft­Car has opened a new region­al office in Dubai, Unit­ed Arab Emi­rates, as it becomes one of the lat­est com­pa­nies to

27/11/2025

Our latest podcast episode is now live! This week, we were delighted to be joined by Javier Espuch, Chief Business Development Officer at Embention.

Javier shares the company’s 18-year journey, from its early focus on miniaturised drone flight-control systems to becoming a leading technology provider for advanced air mobility platforms.

Javier explains how Embention’s flagship Veronte Autopilot has evolved through strict adherence to aviation-grade standards such as DO-178 and DO-254, giving manufacturers a certifiable, highly reliable flight-control solution adaptable to nearly any aircraft configuration.

He highlights the system’s key differentiators: miniaturisation, flexibility, and a model-based design environment that allows OEMs to customise control strategies for unique airframe architectures, from coaxial helicopters to tail-sitters and hybrid VTOL aircraft.

https://evtolinsights.com/podcast-embentions-javier-espuch-on-building-certifiable-avionics-for-the-future-of-evtol-flight/

Our lat­est pod­cast episode is now live! This week, we were delight­ed to be joined by Javier Espuch, Chief Busi­ness

27/11/2025

New Horizon Aircraft Ltd, doing business as Horizon Aircraft, have announced esteemed test pilot-astronaut Jameel Janjua has joined its Board of Directors.

In a press release issued yesterday (Wednesday), the company said Janjua’s knowledge and extensive experience with aerospace flight and business operations will be a valuable addition to the Board, as the company builds its full-scale prototype of the Cavorite X7 and prepares it to undergo the aircraft certification process.

Janjua is a world-leading expert in experimental test flight and has provided leadership for space missions, billion-dollar aerospace programs and has been an advisor to aerospace startups as they navigate through technical and business milestones.

Formerly serving as a fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force and as an instructor at USAF Test Pilot School, Janjua moved on to become an experimental test pilot with more than 5,500 hours flown in more than 65 aircraft. Currently, he is a test pilot for Virgin Galactic.

https://evtolinsights.com/virgin-galatic-test-pilot-jameel-janjua-joins-horizon-aircrafts-board-of-directors

New Hori­zon Air­craft Ltd, doing busi­ness as Hori­zon Air­craft, have announced esteemed test pilot-astro­naut Jameel Jan­jua has joined its Board

26/11/2025

During last week’s Dubai Airshow, eVTOL Insights’ Executive Editor Jason Pritchard spoke to Christopher Ruud, CEO of DeltaHawk Engines.

He shares why the Middle East region is an opportunity for continued market growth, and goes into detail about the company’s engines and what differentiates them from traditional aircraft variants. Chris also shares the recent milestones and innovations he is proud of and how the certification process is developing with their latest products.

We talk about sustainability and how DeltaHawk fits into the growing interest in hybrid-electric propulsion for eVTOL and regional aircraft. Additionally, Chris talks about how DeltaHawk’s engines could extend range and endurance, how the company is preparing scaling production as well as the business cases he sees as the most promising.

https://evtolinsights.com/dubai-airshow-2025-christopher-ruud-of-deltahawk-engines-on-how-it-can-help-extend-range-of-aam-aircraft/

26/11/2025

EHang successfully flew the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), who was aboard its EH216‑S eVTOL aircraft in Bangkok as part of the company’s AAM Sandbox Initiative in the country.

In doing so, Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon became the world’s first civil aviation authority chief to ride the pilotless EH216‑S on an urban flight, which took place on November 24th.

The event received strong supports from senior Thai government officials, with distinguished attendees including Han Kok Juan, Director General of Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority, Dr. Arak Sutivong, Deputy CEO of SCB X Public Company Limited, together with nearly 100 Thai business leaders and media representatives.

EHang’s EH216‑S completed a series of takeoffs and landings, as well as route flights. The company says these flights mark significant progress for the Thailand’s AAM Sandbox Initiative toward commercial operation.

https://evtolinsights.com/ehangs-thailand-aam-sandbox-first-human-carrying-flight-of-pilotless-evtol-aircraft/

EHang suc­cess­ful­ly flew the Direc­tor Gen­er­al of the Civ­il Avi­a­tion Author­i­ty of Thai­land (CAAT), who was aboard its EH216‑S eVTOL

26/11/2025

At last week’s Dubai Airshow, eVTOL Insights Executive Editor Jason Pritchard caught up with Thibault Baldivia, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder at Ascendance Flight Technologies.

The Toulouse-based company is progressing toward the first flight of its hybrid-electric ATEA VTOL aircraft and expanding its technology footprint across aviation segments.

Thibault shared the latest updates on the aircraft’s development, upcoming milestones and why the Middle East is becoming an increasingly important region for next-generation aviation.

https://evtolinsights.com/interview-ascendances-thibault-baldivia-on-hybrid-electric-momentum-ahead-of-flying-ateas-first-full-scale-prototype-in-2026/

At last week’s Dubai Air­show, eVTOL Insights Exec­u­tive Edi­tor Jason Pritchard caught up with Thibault Bal­divia, Chief Com­mer­cial Offi­cer and

25/11/2025

At this year’s Dubai Airshow, eVTOL Insights’ Executive Editor Jason Pritchard sits down with Joel Klooster, SVP of Aircraft Operations and Advanced Air Mobility.

With all eyes set on the Middle East, Joel tells us about the key priorities Viasat for the show, as well as the new few years. We ask how the region fits in with the company’s broader strategy and also hear from Joel how Viasat is differentiating itself from other connectivity providers.

He goes into detail about how Viasat views Advanced Air Mobility in terms of strategic opportunities and where he sees the biggest value. With eVTOL aircraft, hybird aircraft and autonomous systems all requiring secure and highly reliable data links, we ask Joel how Viasat is helping to meet these operational demands.

Joel also talks about satellite connectivity and what role it will play in enable autonomous and semi-autonomous operations in congested urban environments, and share some key highlights which the company has been working on recently.

And finally, we ask Joel if there has been any shifts in customer expectations or operator requirements, which are influencing Viasat’s future roadmap.

https://ow.ly/YlQG50XxwSt

25/11/2025

Czech Republic startup Zuri has shared more updates on the progress of its second technology demonstrator (TD 2.0), as the company continues to work towards building its hybrid-electric tiltrotor aircraft.

Designed as an all-metal, unmanned platform in the 700-kilogram class, TD 2.0 will validate the hybrid propulsion system, tiltrotor mechanism, and control laws that form the foundation of Zuri’s future five-seat hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

It uses a hybrid power system designed to provide continuous cruise power, while batteries supply short-duration peak thrust for takeoff, landing, and transition.

Airframe development accelerated in April 2025, with TD 2.0 flight testing scheduled to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.

https://ow.ly/xz5950Xxn4m

Czech Repub­lic start­up Zuri has shared more updates on the progress of its sec­ond tech­nol­o­gy demon­stra­tor (TD 2.0), as the