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eVTOL Insights has opened nominations for its "Ones to Watch 2026" special report, scheduled for publication on December 7, 2026. The report aims to spotlight emerging individuals in the advanced air mobility industry whose ideas and contributions are shaping the sector's future
Nominations are open until November 13, 2026, covering engineering, flight testing, infrastructure, regulation, and commercial development, inviting global industry participation to recognize deserving talent
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Joby Aviation has commenced a week-long series of piloted electric air taxi flights in Florida, partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation as part of the US Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The campaign covers routes between Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Florida’s Space Coast to assess eVTOL operations within existing airport environments
Read storyOn October 30, 2026, EHang announced the establishment of a regional hub in Thailand to support deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across Southeast Asia and emerging markets. The company plans to deploy a fleet of 25 pilotless EH216-S eVTOLs in Thailand for flight validation and operational preparation
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Two electric prototype aircraft landed at Tampa International Airport as part of Florida Department of Transportation's evaluation of a planned statewide aerial highway network. The flights included a Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft that took off from Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg and landed in Tampa after local airspace operations
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