Industry news digest · eVTOL Insights
Airspeeder has announced the first three pilots from Australia, the United States, and New Zealand for its inaugural international racing series featuring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Pilots will undergo simulator training and aircraft familiarization ahead of the private opening race
This marks a significant development in eVTOL racing, transitioning pilots from smaller FPV drones to larger electric aircraft, advancing the advanced air mobility sport and technology adoption
Source: eVTOL InsightsOn 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
Read storyThe Florida Department of Transportation announced completion of initial demonstration flights under the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, partnering with Joby Aviation and BETA Technologies. The flights tested cargo deliveries and routes over Tampa Bay using electric conventional and vertical takeoff aircraft
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