Tag: Aviation

Joby Aviation Predicts Its Passenger Air Taxi Service Will Take Off in 2026

Flying Magazine reports, “Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Joby Aviation believes 2026 will be the year its air taxi begins flying passengers. As the new year approaches, Joby on Monday shared a recap of its 2025 flight test milestones, reiterating its plans for the launch of passenger service in the coming months. The company intends to integrate its flagship S4 on the Blade Air Mobility and Uber platforms to offer 10-20-minute flights between U.S. city centers and airports. It is partnered with Delta Air Lines, with plans for service in major cities such as New York and Los Angeles.”
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Vertical Aerospace CEO Says New Valo eVTOL to Become ‘People’s Air Taxi’

Flying Magazine reports, “U.K. developer Vertical Aerospace this week unveiled its flagship electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Valo, which, according to CEO Stuart Simpson, will be the ‘people’s air taxi.’ A chief criticism of eVTOL aircraft is their anticipated cost, leading many to characterize electric air taxis as a service for the wealthy. But Simpson said that won’t be the case for Vertical’s flagship model.”
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Boeing-Backed EVIO Unveils Hybrid-Electric Regional Jet With 450 Orders

Aerotime reports, “EVIO, a little-known hybrid-electric aircraft developer backed by Boeing, stepped into the spotlight on December 11, 2025, with the public launch of its EVIO 810 regional airliner and a claim of 450 conditional purchase agreements. The clean-sheet aircraft, a 76-seat hybrid-electric design, is aimed at the 50- to 100-seat market and is planned to enter service in the early 2030s.”
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EVIO’s Hybrid-Electric Regional Jet
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Vertical Aerospace Introduces Valo, Its Latest eVTOL Design

Aerotime reports, “Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Vertical Aerospace has unveiled Valo, the latest evolution of its urban air mobility aircraft following the VX4 prototype. On December 12, 2025, the first photos of Valo were released showing a much sleeker and sharper unit from the VX4, Vertical’s workhorse eVTOL prototype.”
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Global 8000: Fastest Civil Jet Since Concorde Enters Service

Aerotime reports, “After over a decade of development and testing, the first owner of the Bombardier Global 8000 has received their aircraft signaling the entry into service of the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde. On December 8, 2025, Canadian entrepreneur and longtime Bombardier customer Patrick Dovigi took ownership of his brand-new private jet at special event at the Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.”
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Honda Plans First Flight of its Full-Scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Aviation International News reports “At the Dubai Airshow, the aviation division of Japanese automotive group Honda finally talked openly about its plans to bring a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft to market. Until now, the company—which already makes the HondaJet—has been working in stealth mode.”
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Honda’s first full-scale hybrid eVTOL prototype to make first flight in Early 2026
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Airbus Places Cold-Weather Takeoff Restrictions on A320neos Powered by PW1100G Engines

Aerotime reports, “Airbus has introduced new cold-weather takeoff restrictions for A320neo-family aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines, following operational issues reported in freezing fog conditions. The new restriction applies to aircraft powered by PW1100G engines and limits takeoffs during freezing fog when the visibility drops below 150 meters. Airbus said it has updated the ground-engine operating procedure for icing conditions, a change intended to reduce the risk of performance degradation during the most severe winter weather.”
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