US eVTOL Warn against Parochial Approach

1. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2025-06-14/standardaero-partners-green-taxi-electric-taxiingStandardAero Partners with Green Taxi for Electric TaxiingJune 15,2025StandardAero and Green Taxi Solutions (GTS) are collaborating to obtain supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for an aircraft-installed, electric taxiing system designed to reduce emissions, fuel burn, and noise during ground operations. “Aligning with StandardAero allows us to bring this technology to market with the certification experience and operational credibility needed for broad adoption,” said GTS founder and president David Valaer. Announced this week at the Paris Air Show, the partnership is backed by a $5.6 million grant from the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions, and Noise (CLEEN) program. The company is aiming for FAA certification by 2027 and has received a “no technical objection” letter from Airbus following a successful demo on an A320. Additional approvals are planned from EASA and Brazil’s ANAC. The company is in “active collaboration” with Delta Air Lines, SkyWest, and Alaska Airlines. The GTS system allows aircraft to taxi using only their auxiliary power unit (APU), eliminating the need to engage main engines. While the APU does use jet fuel to operate, it consumes approximately 85% less fuel than the main engines during taxiing. According to the companies, the system uses electric motors mounted on the main landing gear and connects to the existing APU through an onboard inverter and control system. GTS estimates that each equipped aircraft could save up to 80,000 gallons of fuel annually, equating to about $250,000 in operational costs. The system also aims to reduce brake wear and improve turnaround times, particularly at congested airports. StandardAero brings extensive experience in certifications across commercial and military platforms. The company’s in-house team has secured dozens of STCs and international approvals. StandardAero officials said the retrofit-friendly system is a practical, near-term answer to ground emissions challenges without requiring major changes to airport infrastructure.2.https://www.businessairportinternational.com/news/urbanv-partners-with-signature-aviation-for-us-vertiport-network.htmlJune 16,2025UrbanV partners with Signature Aviation for US vertiport networkAdvanced air mobility infrastructure company UrbanV has signed a joint venture agreement with Signature Aviation to develop vertiport networks across the United States. The partnership targets initial deployment in Florida, New York, California and Texas markets. The joint venture will evaluate network planning, demand potential, infrastructure requirements and operational integration for vertiport development. Financial modeling will support site selection across the identified markets and potential expansion areas. Signature Aviation will integrate vertiports within its existing network of private aviation terminals and lead regulatory discussions with aviation authorities. The partnership will engage with potential vertiport operators and advanced air mobility companies to accelerate adoption through strategic partnerships. “This joint venture agreement is a major step in the development of advanced air mobility infrastructure for the United States,” said Carlo Tursi, chief executive at UrbanV. “We have the ambition to become a major global operator of vertiport networks and we will pioneer the establishment of some of the first advanced air mobility routes.” Rome-based UrbanV specializes in advanced air mobility infrastructure development globally. Signature Aviation operates the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, providing ground handling and support services across multiple countries. “Our partnership with UrbanV elevates our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and most importantly, our guests,” said Tony Lefebvre, chief executive of Signature Aviation. “As we bring together our expertise, resources, and strategy, we’re focused on driving the adoption of advanced air mobility, while also establishing the safe, seamless, and efficient infrastructure needed for the development of vertiports.” The joint venture addresses growing demand for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft operations in urban environments. Vertiports provide dedicated infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft charging, passenger boarding and maintenance operations.3.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2025-06-18/us-evtol-pioneers-warn-against-parochial-approachU.S. eVTOL Pioneers Warn against Parochial ApproachJune 19,2025American advanced air mobility pioneers are poised to lead the world in launching commercial eVTOL air services, but only if they embrace opportunities to work across borders rather than taking a parochial approach, according to industry leaders speaking at a session stage by the state of Ohio at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday.In a panel discussion, senior executives from Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk Aero also heard that, to make the business model viable, the eVTOL industry will need to achieve unprecedented rates for both manufacturing and flight operations.Kyle Clark, CEO of Beta, warned that the U.S. will lose its leadership position without global thinking and harmonization. He said leadership necessitates international collaboration rather than exclusivity, as aerospace has historically never been a purely domestic market.Beta is targeting parts of the world such as Scotland and the Nordic countries for its Alia electric aircraft, which has been a star of the Paris show’s flying display this week. The aircraft are set to conduct extensive operational trials with customers in Norway and New Zealand.Archer chief commercial officer Nikhil Goel endorsed the case for the U.S. industry to avoid an inward-looking approach. In his view, the best path to success is to export American talent, engineering, and aircraft globally to markets such as Southeast Asia, Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East. The company is preparing to deliver examples of its Midnight eVTOL model to the UAE, where partners will conduct trial operations in Abu Dhabi.According to Clark, eVTOL operators will want to target up to 10 flights per aircraft each day to exploit the efficiency of electric propulsion. His counterpart at Joby Aviation, Joe-Ben Bevirt, said that manufacturers should aspire to achieving the sort of rapid-scale production not seen in the industry since just after World War II, with automotive manufacturers like his main backer Toyota playing a leading role in achieving this goal.4.https://www.businessairportinternational.com/news/bombardier-global-7500-sets-new-speed-record-on-montreal-paris-route.htmlBombardier Global 7500 sets new speed record on Montréal–Paris routeJune 17, 2025The Global 7500 has set a new speed record on a mission departing from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, and landing at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. The Global 7500 logged another record with a top speed of over 1,000 km/hr during its flight to Paris and completed the record in 5 hours and 30 minutes. “The Global 7500 performs at the highest levels across the board, in real-world situations. Bombardier takes great pride in completing meaningful speed records, like this latest one, during regular day-to-day operations with passengers, baggage and cargo, setting it apart from peers,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier. “As we are getting ready for the entry into service of the Global 8000 aircraft later this year, the Global 7500 aircraft keeps demonstrating its superiority on all fronts, from its signature smooth ride to its industry-leading performance and landing capabilities.”  The Global 7500 offers maximum range of 7,700 nautical miles. The aircraft features four distinct living spaces, including a full-size kitchen, providing the ultimate comfort and convenience.5.https://www.ehang.com/cn/news/1235.htmlEHang and ANRA Sign MoU at 2025 Paris Air Show to Advance Urban Air Mobility DevelopmentParis, France, June 19, 2025 — EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) ("EHang"), a global leader in urban air mobility (UAM) technology, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ANRA Technologies ("ANRA"), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) airspace and mission management solutions. The agreement was signed during the 2025 Paris Air Show. The two companies will collaborate closely in international markets, particularly in Europe and Latin America, focusing on digital airspace infrastructure to accelerate the safe, efficient, and scalable deployment of urban air mobility services.As pioneers in their respective fields, the partnership between EHang and ANRA marks a significant milestone. EHang is the world’s first company to receive type certification for its autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft, the EH216-S. Its operating airline has also obtained the first commercial operation certificate (OC) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), enabling regular passenger flights in multiple locations across China. ANRA, an EASA-certified U-space service provider, has its airspace management platform widely adopted in Europe and international markets, playing a pivotal role in advancing the modernization of global unmanned aviation regulatory frameworks.This collaboration aims to integrate EHang’s EH216-S eVTOL system and ground infrastructure with ANRA’s certified airspace management platform to develop a comprehensive solution for compliant operations in complex airspace. The two companies will jointly explore application scenarios, develop air traffic solutions, and promote the development and deployment of air mobility services and vertiport networks through a unified digital ecosystem.The partnership will initiate joint technical integration, regulatory coordination, and pilot projects to explore more forward-looking urban air mobility solutions, laying a solid foundation for the global UAM industry and low-altitude economy development.