Wisk Aero has completed assembling its sixth-generation air taxi, marking the transition from building to flight-testing. According to Wisk, this marks the beginning of the next phase in proving the aircraft's abilities in the air.
Vertical Aerospace is laying the blueprint for Japan's first air taxi routes in partnership with Marubeni. The UK startup has partnered with one of Japan's largest trading and investment companies to develop a network of air taxi routes connecting major cities and airports.
Joby Aviation has completed the first flight of its hybrid turbine-electric demonstrator aircraft, marking a significant expansion of its technology roadmap. The aircraft integrates a hybrid powertrain into its existing electric VTOL platform and is equipped with SuperPilot autonomous flight technology.
AutoFlight has unveiled 'Matrix', a groundbreaking eVTOL aircraft designed to carry up to 10 passengers. The five-ton air taxi features a compound wing lift and cruise configuration with a triplane layout and six-arm structure, marking a significant departure from traditional eVTOL designs.
Archer Aviation announces ambitious plans to establish an electric air taxi network across South Florida, connecting Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale. The initiative includes partnerships with Related Ross and Dragon Global for vertiport development, plus reconfigured helipad operations at Hard Rock Stadium and Apogee Golf Club.