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Echodyne & Supernal Partner to Enhance Safety in AAM

The two companies will focus on how to leverage EchoDyne's radars to enhance safety in Supernal's vehicle and across ground-based operations

May 12, 2023
Wisk Aero & Japan Airlines Partner to Deploy Autonomous eVTOLs in Japan

Alongside the launch of the self-flying, all-electric air taxis, Wisk will work with JAL Engineering (JALEC) to develop plans for maintenance and operation of autonomous air taxis

May 11, 2023
Volatus Partners with Marsh McLennan for eVTOL Infrastructure Insurance Cover

Volatus Infrastructure adds insurance industry leader to its infrastructure package solution with Marsh McLennan becoming the preferred partner for insurance solutions to Volatus customers

May 10, 2023
Jetson Selects ParaZero to Develop Custom Recovery Safety System for eVTOL Aircraft

As part of the project, Jetson will integrate ParaZero's SafeAir parachute recovery systems into the new fleet of Jetson ONE personal eVTOL aircraft

May 10, 2023
Ferrovial Appoints Kevin Costello for Development of Vertiport Network

Ferrovial's new Senior Vice President of Business Development Kevin Costello will lead the development of the vertiport network across the East Coast, initially focused on the New York and New Jersey markets

May 09, 2023
Supernal eVTOL Cabin Concept Wins iF Design Award

Prioritizing sustainability, the cabin concept incorporates materials such as advanced recyclable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic, durable plant-based leather, recycled plastic fabric and responsibly sourced woods

May 08, 2023
PLANA Signs Deal with Japan’s SkyTaxi to Deliver CP-01 eVTOLs

SkyTaxi plans to launch long-distance operations focused on the tourism industry utilizing eVTOL aircraft and chose PLANA's CP-01 due to its longer flight range

May 04, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility International Most Read Articles in April 2023

April 2023 saw a number of significant developments, including contract awards, opening of new facilities, and new aircraft launched

May 03, 2023
Airspeeder eVTOL Racing Series Enters Mixed-Reality Video Game

The game will allow racing and flying enthusiasts the opportunity to learn, race, and configure speeders, and develop skills with a chance to become a real pilot when Airspeeder launches its racing series

May 03, 2023
Lilium to Continue Progress on eVTOL Aircraft After $250 Million Capital Raise

The capital raise enables Lilium to continue the development of its Lilium Jet at full pace and covers most of the capital required to achieve a first crewed flight of the aircraft

May 02, 2023
Redwings to Purchase Jaunt eVTOLs for Air Taxi Service in Mexico City

As part of the agreement, Redwings intends to purchase ten Journey eVTOL aircraft, and Jaunt will support Redwings in its launch of an air taxi service in urban markets

May 02, 2023
Eve Holds Summit to Collaborate & Build Infrastructure to Support UAM

The two-day event brought together numerous operators, suppliers, infrastructure companies and public officials from different organizations with the goal of identifying the next steps to support the future of eVTOL operations

May 01, 2023
EvFly Selects Volatus as eVTOL Infrastructure Provider

The agreement names Volatus as the exclusive infrastructure and charging station provider for EvFly's global Advanced Air Mobility projects

Apr 28, 2023
Joby & Toyota Sign Long-Term Agreement for eVTOL Aircraft Key Components

The components, designed by Joby and manufactured by Toyota, will be delivered to Joby's facility in San Carlos, before finished assemblies are shipped to the pilot production line in Marina for integration

Apr 27, 2023
Rotor X Conducts Desert Flight Test of Ultralight eVTOL

Rotor X's Dragon ultralight eVTOL comes with a ballistic parachute cage, is capable of flying for 20 minutes, and has swappable battery packs that recharge in less than two hours

Apr 27, 2023
MGI Launches Cargo eVTOL Technology Demonstrator Program

MGI is applying Formula 1 development philosophies and mindset to the cargo eVTOL UAV market, lightweight composite structures with a highly-efficient, fast-paced iterative design processes are key to tackling industry challenges

Apr 26, 2023
Helisul Expands Fleet with Purchase of Moya eVTOLs

The Moya eVTOL is an all-electric autonomous cargo drone with a payload capacity of 200kg and a range of 110km, being electric allows it to operate with zero emissions, and its design provides efficiency gains

Apr 26, 2023
FAA Approves Guardian Crop-Spraying eVTOL for Commercial Use

Guardian's SC1 is an autonomous, electric, aerial crop protection system designed for large-scale agriculture, it can carry 200-pound payloads, has four six-foot propellers and a 15-foot width, and is able to cover 40 acres per hour of full-field protection

Apr 25, 2023
US Air Force Awards Joby $55 Million Contract Extension for eVTOL Aircraft Delivery

The first two Joby eVTOL aircraft are expected to be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base by early 2024 to demonstrate a range of potential logistics use cases, and will also become the first electric air taxis to be stationed at a US Air Force base

Apr 25, 2023