JetZero  , the U.S.-based aerospace startup developing the world’s first commercial all-wing (blended-wing-body) aircraft, has raised $175 million in Series B financing.  The round was led by B Capital , with participation from United Airlines Ventures , Northrop Grumman , 3M Ventures, and RTX Ventures, among others. This brings JetZero’s total raised and committed capital to more than $1 billion, including government grants, incentives and commercial partnerships. The fundin

Archer has acquired the full patent portfolio of defunct German eVTOL startup Lilium  for €18 million ($21 million), adding around 300 assets spanning high-voltage systems, advanced aircraft design, flight controls, ducted fans, and electric propulsion. The acquisition strengthens Archer’s intellectual property position as consolidation accelerates in the advanced air mobility sector. Founded in 2015, Lilium was once a high-profile electric aircraft company backed by Tencent