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German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.

Volocopter will be re-evaluating its plans to introduce advanced air mobility (AAM) services here after it failed to secure local “cost-sharing partners.”

In the U.S., Archer and Joby Aviation are looking to certify their eVTOL vehicles and launch commercial passenger services by 2025.

The government has released a request for proposals for an operator for the city-owned heliport.

Germany’s Volocopter has dislodged Joby Aviation from the top slot in the latest AAM Reality Index.

Volocopter has conducted crewed flight tests of its 2X electric- vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) prototype at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida.

The German startup describes the flights as the first by an eVTOL at large international airport in the U.S.

Limited performance and questions of safety could restrict the vehicle to the Chinese market.

Sustainabilty sessions, aircraft and other notable things not to miss at NBAA-BACE.

Whether electric and hydrogen propulsion can find a place in business aviation is not yet clear.

The Chinese startup describes airworthiness certification as “an epoch-making milestone” for urban air mobility.

Joby Aviation has begun flying its S4 tiltprop electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft with a pilot on board.

A German startup is aiming to prove that low-cost regional airlines can be disruptors.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Volocopter and the Bristow Group have partnered to launch aerial mobility services with a firm order for two VoloCity air taxis and options for up to 78 more.

Extensive survey results from across the AAM industry reveal deep skepticism about the prospects for near-term passenger services and urban air mobility.

Beta's surge boosted by production readiness, strong balance sheet and clear path to market for Alia CX-300 electric conventional-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

The advanced air mobility market is at a critical juncture—and the hard work is just beginning.

Tier 1 aerospace suppliers see the AAM industry as a way to bridge the business and technology gaps to the next single-aisle airliner.

Many investors bought into electric air-taxi companies in 2021 hoping to find the next Tesla, but instead they may be stuck with the next Uber.

Volocopter’s window to certify the VoloCity ahead of the Olympics is tight, but the real challenge is developing a larger version with a stronger business case.

Eve Air Mobility and its parent company Embraer have announced the selection of the first air taxi manufacturing plant in Brazil, located in the city of Taubate in Sao Paulo state.

AAM OEMs are beginning efforts to build technician training standards, but will there be enough time to do that before aircraft certification?

Volocopter has completed its first uncrewed demonstration flights with its 2X prototype in Saudi Arabia.

German air rescue organization ADAC Luftrettung has purchased two VoloCity eVTOL aircraft for research operations starting in 2024.