In a groundbreaking development for the aviation industry, EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) has taken a significant step towards realizing the dream of urban air mobility (UAM). On July 22, 2024, the company announced that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has formally accepted Air Operator Certificate (AOC) applications for its pilotless passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the EH216-S.
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Jan
The aviation world is on the cusp of a revolutionary change with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) latest proposal. Setting its sights on the future, the FAA has outlined a comprehensive blueprint for the training and certification of pilots for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This pioneering move is not just a leap into advanced air mobility but a carefully orchestrated plan to usher in a new era of aviation by the end of 2024.
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Jun
A unique spectacle is set to grace the skies of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, courtesy of the German tech company Volocopter. Banking on the glitz and glamour of the international sports event, Volocopter aims to debut its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL), providing a tantalizing glimpse into the future of urban mobility.