Vertical Aerospace secures agreement under which Mudrick Capital will commit up to $50 million in the next equity round, promoting financial stability. Transaction is expected to add approximately $180 million to Vertical’s balance sheet, including through the conversion of approximately $130 million of debt into equity, significantly reducing Vertical’s debt. The conversion price of the remaining convertible... Read more
Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“the Company”,“Surf Air”), a leading regional air mobility platform, announced last week its four-phase Transformation Plan and a $50 million term loan that positions the Company to achieve profitability in its airline operations. Today, the Company is announcing that it has posted details about its Transformation Plan and a new investor presentation on the Events &... Read more
DENVER, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ISPO), the premier members-only luxury vacation club, announced a strategic partnership with BLADE Urban Air Mobility (“BLADE”), a pioneering leader in short-distance aviation. This collaboration provides Inspirato members with access to BLADE’s helicopter services, bringing them closer to Inspirato’s luxury... Read more
Record-High Quarterly Revenues, Up 347.8% YoY Achieved Quarterly Adjusted Operating Income2 (non-GAAP) and the Second Consecutive Quarter of Adjusted Net Income3 (non-GAAP) Maintained Positive Operating Cash Flow for the Fourth Consecutive Quarter Over US$22 Million Strategic PIPE Investment to Further Strengthen Liquidity Significant eVTOL Sales and Operational Progress in Pioneering Chinese Cities New... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced that it has signed a cooperation framework agreement (“Agreement”) with Zhejiang Sunriver Culture and Tourism Co., Ltd. (“Sunriver”, 600576.SH), a China A-share listed company, to explore an industrial model... Read more
Company Receives Four Year Term Loan from Comvest Partners, a Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment Management Firm At SOFR +5%, Term Loan Lowers Company’s Cost of Capital and Minimizes Dilution Robust Cash Position Enables New Management Team to Advance Four Phase Transformation Plan LOS ANGELES / Nov 14, 2024 / Business Wire / Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE:... Read more
$50 Million Term Loan Secured to Fund Transformation Plan and Path to Profitability Revenue of $28.4 Million as Compared with Revenue of $28.9 Million on a Pro Forma Basis in the Prior Year, Exceeding Expectations of $25 - $28 Million Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $8.9 Million, Flat as Compared to Prior Year on a Pro Forma Basis, Exceeding Expectations of a Loss of $10 - $13 Million LOS ANGELES / Nov 14, 2024 /... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced a significant breakthrough in the development of high-energy solid-state battery technology, in collaboration with the Low-Altitude Economy Battery Research Institute of the Hefei International Advanced... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced the launch of a UAM Hub (the “Hub”) at Luogang Central Park in Hefei, Anhui Province, marking the second vertiport established in Luogang Park following the opening of the Urban Air Mobility Operations Center... Read more
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. / Nov 12, 2024 / Business Wire / Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that construction has begun on the first vertiport in its planned Dubai air taxi network. Situated at Dubai International Airport (“DXB”), the vertiport is being constructed by Joby partners Dubai Road and Transport Authority (“RTA”) and... Read more
Vertical’s VX4 prototype begins untethered, piloted thrustborne testing following expansion of Permit to Fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Phase 2 of testing includes vertical take-off and landing and low-speed flight manoeuvres. The VX4 prototype has completed nearly 90 test points, measuring 35,000 flight and system parameters, producing several thousand gigabytes of data. LONDON & NEW YORK / Nov... Read more
Operating Cash Flow increased by $4.3 million to $6.4 million in Q3 2024; Free Cash Flow, Before Aircraft Acquisitions, increased by $2.4 million to $3.7 million in Q3 2024(1) Medical Segment Adjusted EBITDA improved 15.1% in Q3 2024 versus the prior year Passenger Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by $2.8 million and we achieved trailing twelve month Segment Adjusted EBITDA profitability in Q3 2024, well ahead... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced a long-term strategic partnership and technology development cooperation with Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co., Ltd. (“Enpower”, SZ300681), a pioneer in new energy vehicle (“NEV”) power systems, to co-develop... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced that its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft completed debut passenger flights in Thailand at the renowned Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in central Bangkok. The... Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Nov 07, 2024 / Business Wire / Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and Soracle Corporation (Soracle), a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements focused on bringing advanced air mobility (AAM) services to Japan. Soracle plans to launch its AAM operation in Japan using Archer’s Midnight... Read more
Manufacturing facility set for completion in the coming weeks, focus going into 2025 is on building piloted, type-design aircraft for use in testing and early commercial deployment Nearing completion of Phase 3 of the FAA’s type certification process while continuing to rapidly advance Phase 4, the final phase to secure type certification Established a consortium led by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to... Read more
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. / Nov 06, 2024 / Business Wire / Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a next-generation aviation company, today issued its Third Quarter 2024 Shareholder Letter detailing the Company’s operational and financial results for the period ending September 30, 2024. The company will host a live audio webcast of its conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) today. Third Quarter... Read more
Flight took place at Toyota’s facility in Shizuoka Marks Joby’s first international exhibition flight Follows announcement that Toyota will invest a further $500 million to support certification and commercial production of Joby’s aircraft SUSONO, Japan & SANTA CRUZ, Calif. / Nov 04, 2024 / Business Wire / Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota; NYSE:... Read more
MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Holding, Inc. ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) reports its Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results. Financial highlights Eve Air Mobility is an aerospace company dedicated to the development of an eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft and the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem that includes aircraft development, Customer Services and Vector, an... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (the “CAFUC”). Building upon the CAFUC’s extensive expertise in civil aviation education, research, and talent... Read more
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. / Oct 24, 2024 / Business Wire / Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced today that it has launched an underwritten public offering to sell up to $200.0 million of its shares of common stock. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Joby. In addition, Joby intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to... Read more
Two companies combining their flight data and analytics platforms to inform eVTOL flight safety standards Lilium to deploy GE technology to all Lilium Jet operators, starting with Lilium’s own flight test campaign GE Aerospace’s Event Measurement System (EMS) is used globally by 60 airlines and more than 500 business jet operators LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With eVTOLs on the cusp of taking... Read more
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. / Oct 22, 2024 / Business Wire / Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today welcomed the release of new rules designed to enable the operation of Joby’s revolutionary aircraft in the United States. Published by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), the Special Federal Aviation Regulation (“SFAR”) establishes requirements... Read more
Investment to be made in two equal tranches, with the first targeted to close later this year and the second in 2025 Funds will support certification and commercial production of Joby's electric air taxi Investment terms to include plans to establish a manufacturing alliance for the first phase of commercialization Will bring total investment from Toyota... Read more
Systems power-on paves the way for start of Lilium Jet ground testing campaign The first Lilium Jet – MSN 1 – will be used to confirm safety for first piloted flight planned for early 2025 MSN 2, the first aircraft that Lilium will fly with a pilot on board, is now in final assembly MUNICH, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in... Read more
Houston-based aircraft brokerage EMCJET will showcase the Lilium Jet for the very first time in the U.S. at Galaxy FBO Galaxy FBO is partnering with Lilium to ensure accessibility for the Lilium Jet at their Houston-area facilities – Houston Hobby Airport, Conroe North Houston Regional Airport, and The Woodlands Heliport Lilium is collaborating with The Greater Houston Partnership to host a discussion with... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil. EH216-S completed the first flight in... Read more
LONDON & NEW YORK / Sep 17, 2024 / Business Wire / Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the "Company") (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces its financial results for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2024. Vertical has also issued a shareholder letter in conjunction with the filing of its first half-year results, which is... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced that its EH216-S pilotless electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft system has obtained an Experimental Flight Authorization Certificate (“CAVE”) from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency... Read more
Phase 1 included tethered flights, ground taxi testing and high-powered ground runs, all with a pilot on board. Vertical is now preparing to progress to piloted untethered thrustborne testing, as soon as it receives permission from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The VX4 went from its first powered ground test to 'wheels up’ in just one week – three times faster than the previous prototype. LONDON &... Read more
Philippe Balducchi is CFO of KNDS, one of Europe’s largest defense companies Previously: CEO of Airbus Canada, Head of Bombardier C-Series/A220 integration, CFO of Airbus North America Appointment due at EGM on September 18, 2024 MUNICH, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilium N.V. (Nasdaq: LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), today announced changes... Read more
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. / Sep 10, 2024 / Business Wire / Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has taken the first step towards becoming a certified air taxi operator in the United Arab Emirates. During the International Civil Aviation Organization’s inaugural Advanced Air... Read more
NEW YORK, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “BLADE”), a global Urban Air Mobility company that runs scheduled flights year-round between Nice and Monaco every 30 minutes, announces its interline partnership with leading global airline, Qatar Airways. This partnership enables Qatar Airways passengers to travel to or from Monaco on a single ticket, seamlessly connecting from... Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Sep 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Today Archer Aviation announced that it has completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing the 400 test flight goal it set for 2024 approximately four months ahead of schedule. The 400 plus flights were conducted over the last eight months as the company ramps flight test operations in advance of for-credit flight testing with the FAA. Adam Goldstein,... Read more
Quarterly Revenues Up 919.6% YoY, Highest Growth Rate in Company History Achieved Quarterly Adjusted Net Income3 (non-GAAP) Maintained Positive Operating Cash Flow for the Third Consecutive Quarter Strengthened Liquidity Position with US$76.2 Million Raised Year-to-Date through an At-the-Market Equity Offering, Which Will Not Continue for Remainder of 2024 Secured EH216-S Production Certificate from CAAC for... Read more
Key milestone towards verification of safety of flight and type-certification of the Lilium Jet New lab precisely replicates the Lilium Jet’s electric powertrain from battery pack to engine MUNICH, Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), has successfully completed the first phase of integration testing of the... Read more
Revenue of $32.4 million, up 13.2% Year-Over-Year on a Pro Forma Basis, Exceeding Expectations Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $11.8 million as Compared with a Loss of $11.1 Million on a Pro Forma Basis in the Prior Year, Materially Outperforming Expectations Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM), a leading regional air mobility platform, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. “Our... Read more
Archer and Future Flight Global have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the planned purchase of up to 116 Midnight Aircraft worth up to $580M Along with this MOU, Future Flight Global made an initial deposit, and the MOU sets out nearly $5M in pre-delivery payments to be paid upon the completion of the parties’ definitive aircraft purchase agreement Future Flight Global was founded by members of the... Read more
The companies have been working together since 2021 deploying operator software used by Surf Air Mobility. Surf Air will leverage Palantir’s AIP to build a unique and transformative set of software tools for regional air operators and electrified aircraft OEMs. Surf Air Mobility (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, “Surf Air”), a leading regional air mobility platform, has announced that it intends to form Surf... Read more
Parties Agree to Cancel Previously Issued Shares, Restrict Sales, Provide for Redemption Rights, and Restore Capacity Under $400 Million Share Subscription Facility Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (the “Company”), a leading regional air mobility platform, today announced that it closed the previously announced issuance and sale to GEM of a mandatory convertible security (the “Security”). The Security has a... Read more
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