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The new VX4 model has a 20% greater power-to-weight ratio than the first prototype

The first powertrain has been tested with ground runs conducted in Spain

The funds are intended to assess and outline infrastructure needs at GA airports

The VH-4T will feature a Pratt & Whitney PW200 series turbine engine

The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands

Archer's Midnight air taxi could serve California's busiest airports

Real-world tests demonstrated a 20% cost reduction

The hydrogen propulsion system was jointly developed with Joby's Germany-based subsidiary

The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft

The Swedish start-up has changed the architecture of its planned propulsion system

UK company aims to bring nine-passenger converted Islander aircraft to market in 2027

Deliveries of the 40-seater are now expected to start at the end of 2027

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The Japanese manufacturer launched a partnership with Kyushu Railway Company

The U.S. carrier has agreed to buy 100 of ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric engines

In the same week, rival Archer raised $55 million from existing backer Stellantis

The carrier signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese eVTOL vehicle manufacturer EHang

The failure of efforts to raise more funding was acknowledged in a June 30 statement

Independent experts say there are plenty more twists and turns to come

Next test flights in converted Pipistrel Taurus light aircraft will target altitudes above 40,000 feet