VTOL

ChatGPT generated: Grounded eVTOL aircraft at a stalled test site reflecting the sector’s contraction.

The Electric VTOL Aircraft Industry Is Crashing

The recent collapse in eVTOL stock prices after the irrational blip in early 2025 is not an isolated event. It is the latest step in a long repricing of a sector that promised rapid disruption but has delivered slow progress, heavy burn rates, and no certified passenger aircraft in the … [continued]

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]

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Why The Pentagon Struggles With The Dark Side of Electric Aviation

It’s easy to think that electric aviation is something that’s happening tomorrow. Air taxis, eVTOL craft, rescue pods, aerial ambulances, and such are coming in the near future. Full-on cargo and passenger airliners might happen later when battery technology improves, but, as I’ve explained before, electric aviation is already here! … [continued]

A hydrogen fuel cell eVOTL demonstrator from the US firm Joby has achieved a flight of more that 500 miles, emitting only water vapor and no greenhouse gases.

Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup

Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the past several years, but no one’s really using them yet — … [continued]