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FILE PHOTO: A full-scale mock-up of an electrically powered vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), which can carry up to 6 passengers, from the German aviation company Lilium stands in a factory hall in Gauting, Germany, October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo
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Analysis: Lilium’s fall throws spotlight on air-taxi cash crunch

The air-taxi industry faces hurdles as Lilium exits, raising doubts about timelines and viability despite investor support.

FILE PHOTO: A VX4 vertical aerospace aircraft is on display at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 19, 2022. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
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Air-taxi maker Vertical signs tentative funding deal with investor, extends cash runway

Mudrick Capital to convert half of Vertical Aerospace’s debt to equity, providing $50M in funding and financial relief.

FILE PHOTO: Midnight, an all-electric aircraft from company Archer Aviation, is seen at the Salinas Municipal Airport in Salinas, California, U.S. August 2, 2023.  REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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JAL-Sumitomo JV secures right to place order for up to 100 Archer air-taxis

Archer Aviation's air-taxi venture with Japan Airlines and Sumitomo could secure orders for 100 eVTOLs, boosting shares.

FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain speaks to the attendees during a campaign rally for U.S. Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz in Romulus, Michigan, U.S., August 7, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca cook/File Photo
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Stellantis says Illinois investment plans delayed

United Auto Workers warns of potential action as Stellantis delays Illinois factory plans.

FILE PHOTO: Midnight, an all-electric aircraft from company Archer Aviation, is seen at the Salinas Municipal Airport in Salinas, California, U.S. August 2, 2023.  REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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Air-taxi maker Archer plans to launch air mobility network in LA as early as 2026

The San Jose, California-based company did not disclose the size of investment for the planned Los Angeles project.

FILE PHOTO: A full-size mock-up of an electrically powered Lilium Jet air taxi is seen in a presentation bay inside a hangar at the German company’s headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen airport outside Munich, Germany, December 2, 2022. REUTERS/Tim Hepher/File Photo
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Lilium to begin studying US air-taxi assembly sites this year

German eVTOL firm hopes to open assembly plant in United States by the end of the decade as it pursues regional air transport...

Attendees view a Wisk autonomous electric air taxi at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 22, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Boeing-owned Wisk’s electric air-taxi expects to begin carrying passengers ‘later in the decade’

Boeing aims for pilotless air-taxis by late 2030s, with testing underway for a four-seater autonomous model.

FILE PHOTO: The Joby Aviation logo is seen outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ahead of their listing in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 11, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Joby Aviation says FAA gives nod for in-house software for air-taxi operations

Joby Aviation said Thursday the US aviation regulator has authorized use of in-house software for air-taxi operations

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