January 2026 marked a period of strong momentum for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, driven by new eVTOL orders, strategic AI technology partnerships, key flight milestones, certification advances, and wider market developments.
Here are the top 5 most read articles from January:
1. SkyDrive & AeroGulf Services Formalize Terms for 20 eVTOL Aircraft
SkyDrive and AeroGulf Services Company LLC have reached a general understanding regarding the purchase of 20 SD-05 model eVTOL aircraft for operations in the United Arab Emirates.
2. Archer & NVIDIA Partner to Advance Physical AI in Aviation
Archer Aviation is developing a new wave of artificial intelligence technologies for the aviation industry using the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform.
3. EHang Completes First Public Flight of VT-35 eVTOL
EHang has completed the first public flight of its next-generation VT-35 autonomous passenger electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Feidong Bailong Airport.
4. Pivotal Secures AS9100D Certification Ahead of Scaled eVTOL Production & Manufacturing Ramp
Pivotal has become the first Advanced Air Mobility aircraft manufacturer in North America to earn AS9100D certification for its quality management system.
5. What is the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in 2026?
Explore how 2026 will shape Advanced Air Mobility, detailing eVTOL certification, regulatory progress, infrastructure development, emerging commercial operations, and key industry challenges.
