
African Pilot Magazine:
Future Flight

EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand clean supply chains, support decarbonisation, boost renewable energy and clean fuels, and strengthen South Africa’s industrialisation and Just Energy Transition.
Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks partner at DSEI to develop modular uncrewed air systems with electronic warfare capability.

International: Joby To Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services To The Uber App
Joby and Uber to integrate Blade flights into the Uber app, paving the way for Joby’s quiet, zero-emissions air taxi service worldwide.

Joby Completes Acquisition of Blade’s Passenger Business
Joby Aviation completes acquisition of Blade’s passenger business, accelerating entry into commercial eVTOL air taxi services in key global markets.

SkyDrive Partners with DUC Hélices to Develop Rotor for SKYDRIVE SD-05
SkyDrive partners with DUC Hélices to accelerate SD-05 eVTOL rotor development, focusing on safety, noise reduction, and progress toward type certification.

Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks partner at DSEI to develop modular uncrewed air systems with electronic warfare capability.

International: Joby To Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services To The Uber App
Joby and Uber to integrate Blade flights into the Uber app, paving the way for Joby’s quiet, zero-emissions air taxi service worldwide.

Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities
Archer Aviation to join the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with United Airlines and US cities, paving the way for supervised air taxi trials.

Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations Through White House eVTOL Integration Program
Joby joins the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to accelerate early US operations, advance FAA certification, and scale air taxi production.

uAvionix and VOTIX Announce Integration of FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations
uAvionix and VOTIX integrate FlightLine ADS-B data into the VOTIX platform, enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness for DFR and AAM.

Joby Achieves the First Piloted eVTOL Air Taxi Flight Between Two Public Airports
Joby completes first piloted eVTOL air taxi flight between two public airports, marking a key milestone in aviation readiness and urban air mobility.

Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities
Archer Aviation to join the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with United Airlines and US cities, paving the way for supervised air taxi trials.

Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations Through White House eVTOL Integration Program
Joby joins the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to accelerate early US operations, advance FAA certification, and scale air taxi production.

JCAB Issues G-1 Certification Basis for SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft
SkyDrive has received G-1 certification basis approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for its three-seater eVTOL aircraft. The company is progressing towards aircraft certification and commercial operations, with flight tests underway ahead of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.

Jet Systems and Volocopter to Partner in eVTOL Operations in France
Volocopter and Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services have partnered to introduce eVTOL air taxi services in France, starting in Paris. With certified VoloCity aircraft and established flight routes, this partnership aims to revolutionise urban air mobility and expand across the country.

Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo to Explore Urban ATM Implementation in India
Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo partner to explore the implementation of Eve’s Vector Urban ATM software in India, enhancing air traffic management and paving the way for efficient and sustainable Urban Air Mobility (UAM).

Boeing Engineering Sparks Magic in First Autonomous Flights – eVTOL Evolution
Discover how Boeing NeXt and HorizonX pioneered the evolution of eVTOL technology, urban air mobility, and autonomous air taxis. Learn about the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of flight.

