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ChatGPT generated image: A grounded eVTOL prototype sits neglected in a hangar, coated in dust and pigeon droppings, a stark symbol of stalled aviation dreams

From Kitty Hawk to Supernal: The Shrinking Future of eVTOLs

Supernal’s decision to pause work on its eVTOL aircraft is a signal that the sector is entering a different phase. Hyundai created Supernal with strong funding, a long timeline, and a clear plan to bring a five-seat air taxi to market around 2028. If a global automaker with significant resources … [continued]

ChatGPT generated panoramic image of a Joby-style evtol landing and blowing people and garbage cans away with its very strong rotorwash

Dangerous Downwash Is The 15th Reason Why A Jetsons EVTOL Future Won’t Happen

Over the past few years tens of billions of dollars, enormous numbers of hours of aerospace engineers’ precious time, and countless articles have been wasted on the Jetsons fantasy of quiet, electric, folding aircraft taking off and descending vertically amidst the towers and homes of our cities. Now the US … [continued]

Lilium Announces Firm Order of 20 Lilium Jets from U.S. Operator UrbanLink

Miami, Florida — Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet and global pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), yesterday announced their partnership with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink to operate Lilium Jets in South Florida. As part of the agreement, UrbanLink will … [continued]