Airbus reassesses electric air taxi development

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Airbus Helicopters has recently announced the suspension of its CityAirbus NextGen electric air taxi project, following the completion of its current test flight campaign. This strategic move, revealed after a thorough review at the end of 2024, highlights the challenges the manufacturer faces in bringing the four-passenger eVTOL aircraft to market.

The rise of Chinese eVTOL manufacturers: Who are the key players in the market ?

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The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry is rapidly evolving, with China emerging as a global leader in this transformative sector. As urban air mobility (UAM) gains traction worldwide, Chinese manufacturers are at the forefront of innovation, regulatory advancements, and market expansion.

How artificial intelligence might support the EVTOL industry: Challenges outweigh the promises

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The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry has often been heralded as the future of urban transportation. Promising solutions to traffic congestion, reduced emissions, and more efficient urban air mobility, eVTOLs present a vision of an advanced technological future. However, for all the enthusiasm, the reality is much more complex.

EHang Launches UAM Exhibition (Experience) Center in Shenzhen’s Luohu District, Showcasing First Automated Smart eVTOL Vertiport for EH216-S

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EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology, has inaugurated its groundbreaking Exhibition (Experience) Center in Shenzhen’s Luohu Sports and Leisure Park.

EHang’s EH216-S pilotless eVTOL completes debut flight in downtown Shanghai, World-Class Central City is set to embrace air taxi transportation

Numerous guests observed the debut flight of EH216-S in the city center of Shanghai
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EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology, has made a significant stride in advancing pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicles for metropolitan use. The company’s flagship eVTOL aircraft, the EH216-S, completed its inaugural demonstration flight in downtown Shanghai, demonstrating the remarkable potential of eVTOL technology in urban environments.

Overcoming bottlenecks in eVTOL production

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have long been heralded as a revolution in transportation. They promise cleaner, faster, and more efficient travel, sparking visions of a futuristic world. Yet, despite their transformative potential, eVTOL technology faces an uphill battle.