News & Articles

Brazil’s Rise in Urban & Regional Air Mobility

Fernanda Siniscalchi and Larissa Paganelli have compiled a report that explores Brazil’s growing role in AAM, touching on industry developments, regulatory progress, and infrastructure plans

Oct 23, 2024
Digital Inceptor for AAM & UAM Applications

The lightweight, modular Digital Inceptor from Sensata Technologies is designed to meet the evolving needs of advanced air mobility (AAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) markets

Oct 22, 2024
FAA Issues Final Rule for Air Taxi Pilot Training & Certification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule is seen as the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing air taxis/eVTOLs into the national airspace system in the near term

Oct 22, 2024
Group 2 eVTOL UAS Unveiled for Mission Flexibility

AeroVironment's P550 eVTOL UAS uses MOSA and AI-driven autonomy, allowing forces to respond to evolving mission demands with superior situational awareness

Oct 22, 2024
Joby & Atlantic Aviation Prepare for Electric Air Taxi Operations

Atlantic plans to install charging stations at the East 34th Street Heliport in NYC, including the Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS), designed by Joby to support the safe and efficient operation of electric aircraft

Oct 18, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Secures Funding for eVTOL Manufacturing

Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES) has approved the financing to support the development of Eve’s manufacturing facility in São Paulo, Brazil

Oct 18, 2024
Wisk Forms MoU for Australian Autonomous Air Travel

Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia will lay the foundation for incorporating safe, autonomous air taxi travel into Australia’s airspace, utilizing all-electric, self-flying technology

Oct 18, 2024
Vertical Aerospace Receives Award for eVTOL Battery System

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) awards its Shaping the Future Award 2024 for Vertical’s lightweight, high-performance battery system for eVTOL aircraft

Oct 17, 2024
Joint Venture to Develop AAM Ecosystem in Italy

VEGA (Vertical Gateway), a venture between Skyports, SEA Milan, and 2i Aeroporti, is to launch operations between Malpensa Airport and Central Milan, and will then focus on scaling operations to other parts of Lombardy, and potentially other regions

Oct 17, 2024
Flight Testing Announced for Full Scale eVTOL Demonstrator

Textron eAviation will conduct flight testing for its Nexus eVTOL multi-mission, zero-emission demonstrator aircraft, designed to address global demand for sustainable aviation

Oct 17, 2024
Firstco Presents Vertiport Insights at World Smart City Expo

At the World Smart City Expo in South Korea, Firstco shared insights into the latest advancements in its Vertiport Management Systems (VMS) and explained how it can play a crucial role in supporting the wider AAM ecosystem

Oct 16, 2024
New Collaboration for Regional Air Mobility Powertrains

Whisper Aero will combine its next-gen cleaner, quieter, more efficient thrusters with EPS EPiC Energy and EPiC Power batteries for certifiable powertrains on Part 23 aircraft

Oct 16, 2024
eVTOL Installation in London Offers Look into the Future of Transportation

A pop-up installation at London’s Charing Cross introduces futuristic flying taxis, highlighting the UAE's commitment to innovative transportation set to launch in 2026

Oct 15, 2024
CRISALION Names New CEO

The appointment of Manuel Heredia Ortiz, who is taking over from Carlos Poveda, will help the company to deliver the next phase of its strategic growth plan

Oct 15, 2024
Partnership to Build Collaborative R&D platform

Dassault Systèmes and AutoFlight are partnering to build a collaborative R&D platform covering the process of AutoFlight’s product development based on Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE

Oct 14, 2024
Parkin & Skyports to Develop Air Taxi Infrastructure in Dubai

Dubai's Parkin Company and Skyports Infrastructure are set to collaborate on the provision of parking facilities at applicable vertiport sites and explore opportunities to develop new air taxi infrastructure

Oct 11, 2024
Partnership’s Modular Race Vertiport Design Revealed

Airspeeder and HOK will design what is reportedly the world’s first modular race vertiport and event space, aiming to revolutionise the sport and blend design with sustainability

Oct 11, 2024
UAV & AAM Operations to Expand Across Asia

EVFLY is set to expand its operations into Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and has acquired the first UAVs from ABZ Innovation

Oct 10, 2024
AAM Institute Appoints VP of Education

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute has appointed Dr. Oleksandra Molloy as Vice President of Education, bringing her expertise in AAM, transportation safety, and uncrewed systems

Oct 10, 2024