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One V5000 Matrix flying in coordination with two V2000-series aircraft

AutoFlight’s giant V5000 eVTOL completes coordinated multi-aircraft flight

AutoFlight says its V5000 Matrix, a 5-ton electric aircraft, has completed a heterogeneous three-aircraft formation flight, marking a systems milestone for one of the largest eVTOLs now in development.

Key Takeaways

AutoFlight says the V5000 Matrix completed a coordinated flight with two smaller VTOL aircraft.
The test validated communications, route planning, flight coordination, and safety control across platforms.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via newatlas.com

Vertical Aerospace Completes Piloted eVTOL Transition Flight Under Civil Aviation Oversight

Vertical Aerospace says its full-scale tilt-rotor aircraft completed a continuous two-way transition between vertical and wingborne flight under UK civil aviation oversight, marking a major certification milestone.

Key Takeaways

Vertical Aerospace completed a full piloted transition between vertical and horizontal flight in one continuous sortie.
The company says the flight was conducted under official UK civil aviation regulatory oversight.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via newatlas.com

FAA Selects Eight Electric Air Taxi Programs Across 26 States

The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric vertical takeoff aircraft across 26 states, marking the most ambitious step yet toward commercial air taxi service.

Key Takeaways

Eight proposals selected to test eVTOL aircraft across 26 states
Programs cover urban, suburban, and rural operating environments

DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via techcrunch.com