In the 1960s, Germany set out to build the world’s first vertical jet transport — a flying machine that could take off like a ...

The patents Archer acquired from Lilium include the German company’s calling card—ducted electric fans, 30 of which were ...

The AirScooter qualifies as an FAA Part 103 ultralight, meaning no pilot certification is required, making it accessible for ...

Archer Aviation typically specializes in electric tiltrotor aircraft for urban use.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In 1954, Bell Aircraft Corporation ...

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We're almost there, folks: electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) machines will take to the skies above crowded cities, carrying people from place to place faster than anything on land sooner ...

London-based startup AltoVolo is aiming high with its entry in the developing eVTOL space. It plans to offer a powerful personal hybrid-electric aircraft that will seat three people, deliver 510 miles ...

If you're not familiar with AMSL Aero, you should because this Aussie startup is gearing up to bring the world's longest-range VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft to the market. Vertiia uses ...

Orkid, an aerospace technology company specializing in tactical uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), today announced its entry into the U.S. market with a new line of SATCOM-enabled, fixed-wing VTOL ...