eVTOL Insights

Our Friday newsletter is live! Lots of stories from across the global Advanced Air Mobility market, plus a few updates on what eVTOL Insights is working on before the end of the year: - There are seven weeks until our Asia-Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. We've already got a great line-up of speakers confirmed, so if you are interested and would like to participate, please get in touch! - Due to popular demand, we've made additional slots available for companies attending the Dubai Airshow and would like to secure a paid-for live video interview on-site. Please email Sam Bromley ([email protected]) for more informatio and to confirm your place Companies featured this week: EHang (NASDAQ: EH) Eve Air Mobility Archer Skyports Drone Services SkyDrive Evolito Ltd Electra.aero The ePlane Company Horizon Aircraft Open Skies Network #evtolinsights #evtol #news #newsletter #advancedairmobility #airtaxi #electricaviation #aviation #fridayroundup

Watch Video: “SkyDrive Lengthy Now Complete Osaka Demonstrations Major Success” SkyDrive recently announced the completion of its eVTOL demonstration flights at the Osaka EXPO, reports a press release. Flights took place between July 31st to August 24th and September 14th to 23rd. The first series took off from the “Mobility Experience” section of the Expo 2025 venue in Osaka. The second, beginning after an opening ceremony, were held at the nearby Osakako Vertiport, developed exclusively for eVTOL aircraft by Osaka Metro Co, the operator of the City’s subway network. https://lnkd.in/eyw-f-Bf #SkyDrive #eVTOL #OsakaExpo2025 #UrbanMobility #FutureOfTransport #OsakaMetro #MobilityExperience #Vertiport #AviationInnovation

“Electra Aero Chooses Evolito to Supply Electric Engines for EL9 Ultra Short Hybrid-Electric Aircraft.” Electra.aero has selected Oxfordshire, UK-based Evolito, a leading developer of electric engines, generators and fully-integrated propulsion units (EPUs), to supply the engine for Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft, reports a press release. The release explains, “Evolito will provide Electra with high-performance EPUs that integrate lightweight motors, high-integrity motor controllers and advanced thermal controls.” https://lnkd.in/emUzGDGy #ElectricAircraft #HybridElectric #AerospaceInnovation #Evolito #ElectraAero #SustainableAviation #PropulsionTechnology #ElectricEngines #AerospaceEngineering

“Is VT35 a Gamechanger for EHang?” What a social media fanfare it’s been for EHang in recent days. X has been the primary outlet from brief VT35 video teasers to tantalising aircraft glimpses. Then the reveal on Monday morning. A 1’ 24” video on X, also posted on the front page of EHang’s website. https://lnkd.in/e7fRTNYr #AviationInnovation #UrbanAirMobility #FutureOfTransport #TechRevolution #SmartAviation #EHangCommunity #EHang #VT35 #DroneTechnology

Eve Air Mobility and Indian eVTOL OEMs Sarla Aviation and The ePlane Company are the latest companies confirmed to attend and participate in eVTOL Insights’ Asia-Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. There are now just seven weeks remaining until eVTOL Insights touches down in Brisbane on Monday, December 1st, as it brings together the Advanced Air Mobility community within the Asia-Pacific region as innovators, investors and policymakers prepare to connect and collaborate. As well as Eve, Sarla Aviation and The ePlane Company, other companies which have confirmed to speak include Skyports Infrastructure, AMSL Aero, SkyDrive, https://ow.ly/FHE850XaqX3, Skyportz®, VertiLink Advanced Air Mobility Group and Wisk. More names will be announced soon. https://ow.ly/4gAp50XaqX4 #evtolinsights #brisbane #australia #conference #asiapacific #advancedairmobility #electricaviation #airtaxi #evtol #ticketsonsale

Our latest #newsletter is live! Lots to cover in the global Advanced Air Mobility market, as well as an important update about our last Special Report of 2025: - Nominations are now open for our Ones to Watch Special Report, which aims to recognise and celebrate the industry's emerging talent. The deadline to submit yourself or colleagues is Friday, November 7th. - We only have a few slots available for any companies interested in purchasing a video interview opportunity at the Dubai Airshow next month. Please email Sam Bromley ([email protected]) to get your quote. This will be a chance to share your updates and milestones with our global audience, and use the content for your own marketing purposes Companies featured this week: SkyDrive Skyfly Technologies Ltd Electra.aero Pivotal Cert Center Canada Farnborough International Archer Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Atlantic Aviation Korean Air Wingbits #evtolinsights #evtol #airtaxi #electricaviation #advancedairmobility #newsletter #fridayroundup #news #aerospace

Odys Aviation has the closed a $26M Series A funding round, which will support strategic team expansion and flight testing in the US ahead of customer proof of operations in early 2026. In a press release issued yesterday (Thursday), this latest announcement builds on major technical milestones which Odys achieved in 2024 and 2025 and takes the company into the next phase of execution, The Series A follows successful integration and testing of Odys Aviation’s hybrid propulsion system and the completion of key design and certification milestones under the JARUS/SORA 2.5 framework. James Dorris, CEO of Odys Aviation, said: “This funding marks a critical inflection point for Odys. We’ve already proven the technology and performance potential of hybrid-electric VTOL. Now, our focus shifts to scaling operations, bringing together the right people, systems and partners to demonstrate what a full AAM ecosystem looks like in practice, not theory.” https://ow.ly/kMxT50X9FhO #evtolinsights #odysaviation #seriesafunding #investment #funding #advancedairmobility #flighttesting #usa #electricaviation #california

Watch Video: Skyfly Axe SN001 Awarded Experimental Permit by FAA “to Start piloted flights in U.S.” UK-based Skyfly announced this week that its prototype Axe (serial number 001), a Vertical Capable Aircraft (VCA), has been awarded a permit by the FAA to start piloted flights in America, reports a press release. After the aircraft’s successful debut at the Oshkosh, Wisconsin Experimental Aircraft Association’s ‘AirVenture’ Show in July, the flight test program will take place in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/emAgCczm #SkyflyAxe #VerticalCapableAircraft #ExperimentalAircraft #FAAPermit #AerospaceInnovation #OshkoshAirVenture #PilotTraining #FlightTesting

MIDDLE EAST: “Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Unveils Plans for UAE’s First Hospital-Based Vertiport, in Collaboration With Archer.” Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), in collaboration with Archer Aviation, announced this week plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), providing direct eVTOL aircraft access to one of the region’s most prominent hospital facilities, reports a press release. The release explains, “The aim is to enable passengers to travel from CCAD to nearby locations in just minutes, dramatically reducing travel times compared to traditional ground transportation. The two companies are exploring both non-emergency passenger use cases and time-critical organ transport.” https://lnkd.in/dmKQ_cUK #ClevelandClinicAbuDhabi #UAEHealthcare #Vertiport #eVTOL #HealthcareTransport #MiddleEastNews #UrbanAirMobility #FutureOfHealthcare #SmartTransportation #AviationInnovation

Our latest podcast episode is now! This week, we were delighted to be joined by Dr. John Maris, President of Marivent Corporation and Cert Center Canada (3C). He shares a wealth of insight drawn from decades of experience in aircraft certification, flight testing, and aerospace innovation. The conversation explores how 3C helps emerging aerospace companies navigate the complexities of certification — from developing early-stage roadmaps to guiding OEMs through compliance and testing. Dr. Maris explains why certification isn’t an end-of-project task but a continuous process, comparing it to the long and rigorous testing cycles of new pharmaceuticals. He also highlights the unique technical and regulatory hurdles facing eVTOL developers, such as the limitations of current battery technology, the evolving frameworks from EASA and the FAA, and the critical role of human factors and simulation in ensuring safety. https://lnkd.in/dACG9zNx #evtolinsights #certcentercanada #canada #evtol #certification #podcast #mariventcorporation #newepisode #listen #advancedairmobility #electricaviation