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LYTE Aviation has received a pre-order for 10 eVTOL aircraft from Vman as the company eyes an entry into the Indian market. Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q027x4bd0 Just last year, Vman had purchased 10 Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) and sub leased two ATR 72-600s, and now they are actively looking into future business opportunities with LYTE. “We see the value of eVTOLs in India, but so far the 2-4 seater eVTOLs were not really filling the market demand that we are focused on. When we were introduced to the 40 seater eVTOL by LYTE Aviation, we immediately connected the pain points of our region with the benefits that their SkyBus offer. We want to make sure that we are the frontrunners of mass transit disruption in India, as it is inevitably coming,” said Vishok Mansingh, Vman CEO. Freshta Farzam, Founder & CEO of LYTE Aviation, commented; “Since our announcement of our 40 seater eVTOL this year, we have been approached by several companies that have shown interest in partnerships and pre-orders. We are currently in talks with very interesting markets, but when Vishok came with his vision for the Indian market, that was very impressive, yet, with a very feasible and solution-oriented approach that matches LYTE’s overall business strategies. I am looking for the right mindsets in partners, and Vishok also shows courage, genius and glowing eyes for his company with a very clear strategy. We are both looking in the same direction, traveling needs to become much faster and easier, especially in India’s congested mega cities. Our SkyBus is 6x faster compared to a bus on the ground, and much more flexible to land anywhere compared to a plane.” Read more > > https://hubs.ly/Q027x4bd0 #evtol #advancedairmobility #aam #aircraft #aerospace #electric #transport #aviation #aviationindustry #mobility #flight

Upar se duniya dkhne me bada maza aata h right? Ab itna advance kr hi liya h human ne khudko to urban transport me kyu nahi? China already ye kr rha h apne desh me ! Aaj me aapko btana chahti hu eVTOLs(electric vertical take off and landing)ke breme. Ekdum basic se smjhati hu, What are eVTOLs? - eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft are a new category of air vehicles that utilize electric power to hover, take off, and land vertically. Unlike traditional airplanes that require runways, eVTOLs can operate in confined spaces, making them ideal for urban environments. These aircraft are a part of the broader push towards urban air mobility (UAM), which aims to improve transportation efficiency and reduce congestion in densely populated areas. How is CHINA responding to this technology? - China is positioning itself as a leader in the development and commercialization of eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been proactive in establishing a regulatory framework and issuing certifications to facilitate the growth of this industry. - EHang, a prominent player in the Chinese eVTOL sector, recently received approval for mass production of its EH216-S model, a fully-electric, two-seater eVTOL designed for passenger transport, air taxi services, and aerial tourism. Is there any eVTOLs development in India? - The Government of India is spearheading the development of the eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) ecosystem with grants, research collaborations, and test beds. - Private Investments: Companies like Mahindra Aerospace and SpiceJet are partnering with global leaders such as Boeing and Airbus to develop Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions tailored for India. - Innovative Startups: Indian startups like ePlane, Vaayu, and AlphaZero are creating eVTOLs to meet India's specific needs. - ePlane: Focuses on short-haul urban transportation. - Vaayu: Designs eVTOLs for medical emergencies and disaster relief. Iska successfull implementation traffic congestion ko reduce krega, economically jobs generate krega aur urban transport ko clean and efficient bna skta h. Aapke kya vichaar h ispe? Here is the detailed video on the air-taxi: https://lnkd.in/dAVcqE3a

Lyte Aviation eyes Indian market with 10 pre-orders from Vman LYTE Aviation has received a pre-order for 10 aircraft from Vman, as it eyes an entrance to the Indian market. The UK-based eVTOL OEM is developing a 40-seat aircraft it calls the LA-44 SkyBus, with plans to certify by 2028. Vman is aiming to launch India’s UAM market, last year the firm purchased 10 light utility helicopters and sub leased two ATR 72-600s. No financial details of the pre-order have been published. Vishok Mansingh, CEO at Vman said: “We see the value of eVTOLs in India, but so far the two- to four-seater eVTOLs were not really filling the market demand that we are focused on. When we were introduced to the 40-seater eVTOL by Lyte Aviation, we immediately connected the pain points of our region with the benefits that their SkyBus offer. We want to make sure that we are the front runners of mass transit disruption in India, as it is inevitably coming. Lyte’s SkyBus offers a range of 620 miles (1,000km) with a max speed of 190mph (300km/hr). A full-scale prototype is being planned within 24 months. The SkyBus design features two separate propulsion systems, one electric and powered by hydrogen fuel cells, the other turbine powered by SAF. Freshta Farzam, founder & CEO, LYTE Aviation said: “When we started working on our use cases, we knew that India is one of our main target markets.” Read the full story - includes what attracts both companies to the Indian market - via the link. tinyurl.com/2vy869tn #eVTOLS #India #electricaviation #sustainableaviation

LYTE Aviation has received a pre-order for 10 aircraft from Vman as it eyes an entrance to the Indian market. The UK-based eVTOL OEM is developing a 40-seat aircraft it calls the LA-44 SkyBus, with plans to certify by 2028. Vman is aiming to launch India’s UAM market, last year the firm purchased 10 light utility helicopters and sub leased two ATR 72-600s. The latest order with Lyte Aviation is worth up to €400m ($421m). Vishok Mansingh, CEO at Vman said: “We see the value of eVTOLs in India, but so far the 2-4 seater eVTOLs were not really filling the market demand that we are focused on. When we were introduced to the 40 seater eVTOL by Lyte Aviation, we immediately connected the pain points of our region with the benefits that their SkyBus offer. We want to make sure that we are the front runners of mass transit disruption in India, as it is inevitably coming. “By the time, the SkyBus is ready to deliver around 2027/28, we want to be one of the first ones that access this mass market in India. Only in Mumbai, there are 1.5m passengers traveling by train. So, we definitely see the value that Lyte’s 40 seater eVTOL will create for our markets that we have access to.” added Vishok. Lyte’s SkyBus offers a range of 620 miles (1,000km) with a max speed of 190mph (300km/hr). A full-scale prototype is being planned within 24 months. The SkyBus design features two separate propulsion systems, one electric and powered by hydrogen fuel cells, the other turbine powered by SAF. Freshta Farzam, founder & CEO, LYTE Aviation said: “When we started working on our use cases, we knew that India is one of our main target markets. If you consider the ever growing congested roads, due to ever growing population, ever growing demand for passenger mobility and goods, especially in the mega cities, it is a great place to offer point-to-point movement of passengers in masses. India, a country that carries more than 1/7th of the entire global population, offers the required advanced technology and infrastructure to be in the forefront of advanced urban and regional aviation.” Since announcing its eVTOL this year, Lyte has been approached by several companies that have shown interest in partnerships and pre-orders, according to Farzam. “We are currently in talks with very interesting markets, but when Vishok came with his vision for the Indian market, that was very impressive, yet, with a very feasible and solution-oriented approach that matches Lyte’s overall business strategies. I am looking for the right mindsets in partners, and Vishok also shows courage, genius and glowing eyes for his company with a very clear strategy,” she said. #avfoilnews #aviation #eVTOL #VTOL #india

LYTE Aviation has received a pre-order for 10 aircraft from Vman as it eyes an entrance to the Indian market. The UK-based eVTOL OEM is developing a 40-seat aircraft it calls the LA-44 SkyBus, with plans to certify by 2028. Vman is aiming to launch India’s UAM market, last year the firm purchased 10 light utility helicopters and sub leased two ATR 72-600s. The latest order with Lyte Aviation is worth up to €400m ($421m). Vishok Mansingh, CEO at Vman said: “We see the value of eVTOLs in India, but so far the 2-4 seater eVTOLs were not really filling the market demand that we are focused on. When we were introduced to the 40 seater eVTOL by Lyte Aviation, we immediately connected the pain points of our region with the benefits that their SkyBus offer." Freshta Farzam, founder & CEO, LYTE Aviation added: “When we started working on our use cases, we knew that India is one of our main target markets. If you consider the ever growing congested roads, due to ever growing population, ever growing demand for passenger mobility and goods, especially in the mega cities, it is a great place to offer point-to-point movement of passengers in masses." Read full: https://lnkd.in/ezghBpbe

VONAER (Moviation Inc.), a South Korean Urban Air Mobility (UAM) service company based in Seoul, announced this week it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to introduce AutoFlight’s aircraft into South Korea, reports edaily.co.kr - 박석남광고국차장 (이데일리) . The initial aim is to purchase 20 Prosperity eVTOLs. The signing ceremony was held following AutoFlight’s Prosperity 1 flight demonstration in the skies over Shenzhen, China. Two aircraft flew in formation. Both succeeded in crossing the 55km section of the strait between Hong Kong and Macao in 20 minutes with low noise of 65db and stable flight while maintaining an altitude of 150m. Kellan Jai, Vice President of Autoflight, commented, “Korea is one of the most active countries in the UAM industry and through the collaboration with VONAER, we aim to contribute to this development by presenting a new service model.” Adding, “The objective is to seamlessly integrate the VONAER platform for UAM services.” Before AutoFlight’s commercial Type Certification, VONAER plans to establish an air taxi service MaaS platform utilising helicopters, with the intention of transitioning to certified eVTOL aircraft once the UAM service is established. Min Shin, CEO of VONAER, remarked, “Safety verification is the most important aspect and why I have been looking at AutoFlight’s aircraft, which has an excellent safety and maintenance record.” He continued, “Through this collaboration, we will develop a UAM aircraft operation management solution on our platform and prepare for global expansion.” Kellen Xie, VP of AutoFlight, added, “Our agreement with VONAER is a strategic move to pave the way for our entry into the Korean market.” Autoflight, based both in Germany and China, already possesses a production line capable of manufacturing various types of eVTOLs including drones, covering both passenger and cargo transportation. Its facility in Shanghai is capable of producing up to 1,000 aircraft a year. Autoflight aims to commence commercialisation following approval from the CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China for cargo transportation eVTOLs in the first half of this year. Prosperity 1 accommodates four passengers alongside one safety pilot and can travel up to 200 km/h, with a distance a range of 250km on a single charge. Autoflight is to begin full-scale commercialisation in the first half of this year after Type Certification approval from China’s CAAC air regulator. #avfoilnews #evtol #advancedairmobility

AutoFlight completes the world's first inter-city eVTOL aircraft flight between Shenzhen and Zhuhai From Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Home Port, five eVTOL aircraft took off, crossed the Pearl River into the bay, and arrived at Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port Terminal 20 minutes later. The bay is about 55 kilometers away. If placed on the road, the journey takes 2.5 to 3 hours one way. On February 27, the world’s first cross-sea and cross-city eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) route made its first flight in Shenzhen. Fengfei Aviation Technology's 2-ton pure electric eVTOL "Shengshilong" has a cruising speed of 200 kilometers per hour and a maximum range of 250 kilometers. eVTOL, also known as "air taxi" and "flying car", does not require traditional airports and runways, takes off vertically like a helicopter, converts to a fixed-wing flight mode in the air, and cruises at high speed like a traditional large aircraft. Eastern General Aviation, the largest helicopter operator in South China, is responsible for the operation of this eVTOL route. Eastern General Aviation said it will use Fengfei Airlines Shengshilong to realize a point-to-point ferry service from Shenzhen to Zhuhai. The price after large-scale operation is estimated to be 200-300 yuan per person. Shenzhen is one of the cities in China that supports the low-altitude economic industry the most. In 2023, Shenzhen proposed the development of a "low-altitude economy" and the construction of a low-altitude economic center for the first time in the government work report. The "Several Measures to Support the High-Quality Development of Low-altitude Economy" issued in December of the same year was regarded as a major benefit for the implementation of industrial commercialization. "Government support is one aspect. On the other hand, our biggest consideration is that the application scenarios in the Bay Area are very ideal." Xie Jia analyzed that the entire Pearl River estuary is surrounded by the most economically active cities in the Greater Bay Area and has a dense population, but The natural bay forms a geographical barrier for these cities. "Bridges and ships provide commuting methods, but there are also many inconveniences such as traffic jams and long times. The use of eVTOL can well solve the problems of logistics, especially manned transportation." #electroniccomponents #ic #semiconductor #distribtor #autoflight #UAV #TAXI #eVTOL #Shenzhen #flyingcar #lowaltitudeeconomy #creation

Thrilled to share the news of London-based eVTOL pioneer Vertical Aerospace securing $50M in fresh funding to fuel its continued development! 🚀 This investment comes at a pivotal moment for the company, following a recent setback during an air taxi test flight. While the issue has been swiftly addressed, it's no secret that it dampened investor sentiment. However, Vertical's unwavering commitment to innovation and safety, coupled with its impressive portfolio of over 1,400 pre-orders, has resonated with investors once again. This new funding injection will enable the company to: -Accelerate development of its flagship eVTOL aircraft -Bolster its path towards regulatory certification -Solidify its position as a frontrunner in the burgeoning urban air mobility revolution. I'm particularly excited about Vertical's vision for transforming inner-city transportation. Their eVTOL taxis offer a sustainable, efficient, and zero-emissions solution to traffic congestion and pollution, making our skies cleaner and our commutes quicker. The 1,400 pre-orders for their VX4 air taxi is valued at more than $5 billion. Clients include American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Avolon, Bristow Group, Marubeni Corporation, Japan Airlines, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Air Greenland, and others. This is a significant indicator of market demand! Certainly, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed before eVTOLs can become a mainstream form of transportation. One challenge is the need for infrastructure, such as landing pads and charging stations. Another challenge is safety, as eVTOLs are still a relatively new technology. However, I believe that these challenges can be overcome and that eVTOLs have the potential to revolutionise the way we travel. What do you think? #MOVEAmerica2024 #Airmobility #Drones #eVTOL Stephen Fitzpatrick

🌐 The emphasis on high-load passenger capacity is pivotal. I firmly believe that aiming to a minimum of 20 passengers is essential to truly revolutionize mobility. This ambitious goal not only tackles current challenges of congestion, but propels us toward a future where air mobility seamlessly integrates into our lives. In this dynamic industry, the beauty lies in its versatility. Whether it's 5 or 2 passengers, each mission becomes unique and impactful. The inclusivity within the aviation sector is what makes it so fascinating – there's space for everyone to contribute and make a difference. Embracing diversity in missions serves as a testament to the dynamic nature of our industry! 🌐🛫 #AirMobility #FutureTech #InnovationJourney #AviationDiversity #MissionVariety #InnovationInFlight ✈️🔧

🚁 Skydrive Inc. Submits FAA Type Certificate Application for eVTOL Exciting developments from SkyDrive Inc.! On June 17, the leading eVTOL company in Japan announced that it has submitted a type certificate application for its three-seat eVTOL to the Federal Aviation Administration, via the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). The application was accepted on April 29, 2024, with aims to secure the certificate by 2026 or later, following approval from JCAB. Founded in July 2018, SkyDrive achieved its first manned eVTOL flight in 2019 and began production of the “SkyDrive” in March 2024 at Suzuki Motor Corporation's factory. Notably, SkyDrive plans to conduct passenger-free demonstration flights at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, despite earlier ambitions for commercial passenger flights. This shift aligns with other companies like Marubeni Corporation, which has also revised its Expo plans. SkyDrive’s eVTOL, featuring motors and propellers, accommodates one pilot and two passengers. To support U.S. market entry and commercial operations, SkyDrive established a U.S. subsidiary in 2023 and is collaborating with local customers to offer tailored solutions. 📄 Full Article Here: https://lnkd.in/g2yKMudN #eVTOL #SkyDrive #AviationInnovation #FAA #UrbanMobility #AerialRevolution #OsakaExpo2025 #Japan