Vertical Aerospace’s Tim Williams on the VA-1X
We spoke with Vertical Aerospace chief engineer Tim Williams about the VA-1X, the new winged eVTOL air taxi unveiled by the company this week.
Latest Manufacturing
Bell unveils Manufacturing Technology Center for future VTOL aircraft
Bell says its new Manufacturing Technology Center signifies its dedication to development and rapid production of future vertical lift aircraft.
New EHang production facility could build up to 600 aircraft per year
Chinese eVTOL developer EHang plans to build a new production facility in Yunfu city, Guangdong, capable of building up to 600 aircraft per year.
Toray to supply carbon composites for Lilium Jet
Toray Industries will supply high-performance carbon fiber composite material to Lilium for use in the primary structures of the eVTOL Lilium Jet.
NASA, Agility Prime team up on eVTOL supply chain development
NASA and the U.S. Air Force are teaming to develop a “strong and resilient AAM [advanced air mobility] supply chain that can scale as the market matures.”
With AutoVENT, Beta Technologies steps up to a challenge
The eVTOL developer Beta Technologies has applied its engineering expertise to develop AutoVENT: a simplified, affordable, open-source ventilator.
