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Cleared Direct May 13, 2026

Vertical Aerospace and the VX4 eVTOL chasing European certification before the FAA even weighs in

Vertical Aerospace is pursuing EASA certification for its VX4 eVTOL before seeking FAA approval, a strategy that could accelerate US market entry.

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Cleared Direct Apr 23, 2026

Lilium's return to flight testing and the week that could restart Europe's eVTOL race

Lilium resumes powered flight testing in Munich after its 2024 insolvency, re-entering Europe's eVTOL race with a unique ducted-fan design.

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Cleared Direct Apr 22, 2026

Heart Aerospace's ES-30 and the engineering pivot that could make regional electric flight real

Heart Aerospace's ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft could make regional electric flight viable by combining battery power with turbogenerators.

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