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Regent opens seaglider factory as Marine Corps programme expands

Regent Craft has opened a new manufacturing facility in Rhode Island as it prepares for customer production and expands its work with the US Marine Corps.

DoorDash unveils end-to-end drone delivery system

DoorDash has unveiled its first purpose-built delivery drone as it prepares to begin pilot flights in Northern California with local restaurants.

Vertical opens UK’s first air taxi centre

Vertical Aerospace has opened a new assembly facility at Cotswold Airport where it plans to start building its Valo air taxi as it works towards commercial certification in 2029.
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Joby completes autonomous coast-to-coast US flight

Joby Aviation says its autonomous Cessna Caravan has completed the first autonomous flight across America after reaching North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Samson Sky raises $80m to fund flying car production

US flying car developer Samson Sky has secured investment from Dubai-based Matin Group but still needs another $20m before production can be fully funded.

Texas becomes testing ground for US eVTOL integration

Joby has begun flying its electric air taxi across North Texas under a US government pilot programme, as Archer and Beta Technologies prepare to build shared charging infrastructure for the same network.

PAL-V secures European approval to produce flying cars

Dutch flying car developer PAL-V has secured European approval for its production organisation, clearing a major manufacturing hurdle while the Liberty aircraft remains in the final stages of certification.

Regent flies first electric seaglider with crew on board 

Rhode Island-based Regent has flown its Viceroy flying water vessel with people on board for the first time as it prepares to take the craft into commercial production.

Helsinki explores air taxi link to Tallinn

The Finnish capital is assessing a new passenger air link to Tallinn that could cut door-to-door travel time to under an hour.
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