Israeli startup HevenDrones has secured two significant multi-million dollar deals for its new hydrogen-powered drone, the H2D55. The company signed a major contract with the Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply its advanced UAV model. In a parallel development, HevenDrones has formed a strategic partnership with U.S.

India is emerging as a potential powerhouse in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market. The country possesses vast agricultural resources, providing an abundant supply of feedstock like biomass and agricultural waste. This advantage, combined with a rapidly expanding domestic aviation sector, creates significant demand and production opportunities. Government initiatives and

Sigma Air Mobility has announced a new partnership to support the operational launch of Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL aircraft. The collaboration will utilize Valo's digital platform to establish a comprehensive support and maintenance ecosystem for future operators. This network is designed to streamline logistics, maintenance, and

Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer-backed company, has partnered with Hitachi Energy to develop charging infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The collaboration will focus on creating a comprehensive ecosystem to support the unique demands of urban air mobility. Hitachi will provide its expertise in power

Advanced air mobility operator e-Smart Group is partnering with leasing firm SLI Aerospace to deploy BETA Technologies’ Alia eCTOL electric aircraft. The collaboration establishes a non-traditional leasing model designed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation. This new financial framework aims to lower the barrier to entry for

Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer subsidiary, announced new agreements at the Farnborough International Airshow for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company signed non-binding Letters of Intent (LOIs) with two operators, Global-X and Flexjet. The combined deals cover a potential of up to 46

Vertical Aerospace has announced it will fly its second full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. This marks the first time a UK-developed electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft will fly at the prestigious event. The UK's Civil Aviation Authority

The latest international air show is being overwhelmingly dominated by displays of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and advanced drone technology. Both established aerospace giants and innovative startups are showcasing their latest prototypes, signaling a clear industry-wide pivot. This focus highlights the rapid advancement and investment in

Singapore Leasing International (SLI) and French aviation tech firm e-SMART have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance electric aircraft in the cargo sector. Under the agreement, SLI intends to lease an initial fleet of 10 electric-hybrid e-planes, with an option for 40 more. The aircraft is

According to a new outlook from BloombergNEF, prices for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are expected to level off in 2024 after a period of decline and volatility. The stabilization is primarily linked to the steadying costs of key feedstocks like used cooking oil and animal fats. This trend could offer

Archer Aviation has unveiled a new proprietary artificial intelligence model named Zee.ai. This advanced AI is designed specifically to accelerate the development of autonomous flight technologies. The model will be integrated into Archer's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft development program. Zee.ai aims to

Astron Aerospace is developing a compact, lightweight V12 diesel rotary engine as a range extender for eVTOL aircraft. Originally conceived for hypercars, the Omega 1 engine weighs just 35 pounds yet produces 160 horsepower. The technology aims to solve the significant range limitations of current all-electric urban air mobility

Israeli startup Colugo is developing a heavy-lift autonomous eVTOL drone for the logistics market. The aircraft is designed to carry a payload of 250 kg (550 lb.) over a range of 400 km (250 mi.). It features a unique 'relaxed quadcopter' configuration with a large central cargo

Aviation startup Valo, founded by former Wisk Aero engineers, has revealed its new hybrid-electric aircraft concept. The two-passenger plane features a serial hybrid-electric powertrain, where a generator powers the electric motor, aiming to significantly extend its range over pure electric models. Designed with advanced fly-by-wire

The global market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is forecast to reach US$84.5 billion by 2035, according to a new report by S&P Global Commodity Insights. This significant growth is driven by the aviation industry's urgent push towards decarbonization and achieving net-zero emissions