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Joby Partners with Abu Dhabi for Air Taxi Ecosystem

The agreement signed with three Abu Dhabi government departments covers the potential to develop a full air taxi ecosystem, including training, infrastructure development and flight operations, as well as a manufacturing presence in Abu Dhabi

May 01, 2024
Archer Signs Agreement for UAE Air Taxi Operations

ADIO is set to support the development of vertiports, in collaboration with Archer and other air taxi operators, in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi, enhancing the UAM infrastructure necessary for Archer to scale operations

Apr 29, 2024
Sonaca to Develop Components for Wisk’s Autonomous Air Taxi

Wisk Aero has selected Sonaca to produce key primary structural assemblies of its 6th Generation autonomous air taxi, which has capacity for 4 passengers, a cruise speed of 138mph, and a range of 90 miles

Apr 24, 2024
Volatus & Spectrum to Develop Vertiports

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E Solutions) and Spectrum Associates are aiming to create an eVTOL infrastructure ecosystem in New England

Apr 23, 2024
New Investment for Skyports to Build Out Vertiports

Capital from ACS Group will support key developments on both sides of Skyports' business, in Skyports Infrastructure to advance vertiports and Skyports Drone Services to continue building on its existing services

Apr 17, 2024
Crisalion Partners with Swedish Vertiport Company Kookiejar

Spanish aircraft maker Crisalion Mobility and Kookiejar are joining forces to develop vertiports, delivering essential take-off and landing infrastructure for eVTOLs

Apr 16, 2024
Collaboration to Increase Autonomy in Advanced Air Mobility Solutions in Quebec

The Autonomy of Future Air Mobility (AMAF) project in Quebec aims to structure the increasing autonomy of vehicles involved in advanced air mobility by facilitating the collaboration of leading aerospace developers

Apr 09, 2024
AutoFlight Delivers First eVTOL to Japanese Operator

AutoFlight handed over the five-seater Prosperity aircraft to the customer, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operator in Japan, and is said to be the world's first delivery of a civilian ton-class eVTOL

Apr 04, 2024
Dubai-Based Firm Acquires Over 100 Flying Cars

The PAL-V Liberty being purchased by Aviterra is a combination of a gyroplane and car, with a flight range of 500km, and a maximum airspeed of 180 km/h

Apr 03, 2024
TCab Tech Raises $20 Million to Advance eVTOL Development

TCab Tech intends to accelerate the development of its E20 5-seater eVTOL, which has a maximum range of 200km and a cruising speed of 260km/hour

Apr 02, 2024
eVTOL Flight Tests for School of Engineering Project

The ZHAW School of Engineering conducted electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight tests to validate its VTOL digital twin model, aiming to streamline the development of future eVTOL aircraft

Mar 28, 2024
Incheon’s AAM Concept of Operations Released

The Concept of Operations outlines Incheon City's objectives and priorities for AAM, providing a comprehensive strategy for successful integration into its transportation network

Mar 25, 2024
AAM Institute & ANCI Toscana Partner to Develop Advanced Air Mobility in Italy

The partnership, focused on the Tuscany region, will involve joint projects with local governments, businesses, universities, research centers, and civil society

Mar 21, 2024
Joby Delivering eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base

The two eVTOL aircraft Joby Aviation is supplying to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) will be used by personnel for testing and training on base and in the surrounding area

Mar 19, 2024
Private Charter Operator Pre-Orders SkyDrive eVTOLs

Bravo Air and SkyDrive's Letter of Intent (LoI) involves the purchase of up to five SD-05 eVTOL aircraft with an agreement to partner in developing commercial use cases originating from Augusta Regional Airport

Mar 15, 2024
Virginia Takes Action to Prepare Airport Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility

Up to $200,000 has been made available to each public-use airport in Virginia that is interested in improving its readiness for the launch of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services

Mar 08, 2024
UK’s First Vertiport Testbed Planned for Air Taxi Industry

The new vertiport at Bicester Motion, Oxfordshire, will include a compact 160 sq m passenger terminal and will be a critical facility for testing ground infrastructure and flight operations

Mar 06, 2024
Airbus & LCI Partner on Development of AAM Ecosystems

The Airbus-LCI collaboration will focus on the development of partnership scenarios and business models in three core advanced air mobility (AAM) areas, strategy, commercialisation, and financing

Mar 05, 2024
Ghenus Air Pre-Orders LYTE Aviation eVTOLs

With 10 pre-orders for LYTE Aviation's eVTOLs, the 40-seater LA-44 SkyBus, the SkyTruck LA-44C cargo variant, and 19 seater prime variant LA-44 X Prime, Ghenus Air is expanding its door-to-door market for corporate executives, business owners and group tours

Feb 29, 2024