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Piasecki is to carry out a study focused on the feasibility of using hydrogen fuel cells as a power source for VTOL UAM vehicles

Pivotal has won the 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen e-Flight Expo Award for pioneering electric aviation with its amphibious ultralight eVTOL

Archer's battery pack manufacturing team has installed an "automotive style" line that is designed for high-volume production with the capability of producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year

Pivotal's Helix production eVTOL was recognised at the MUSE Design Awards for excellence, innovation, and industry impact

Joby's electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200mph, offering high-speed mobility with a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters

DRIFTx Abu Dhabi was attended by over 8,000 visitors from more than 25 countries and concluded with 12 strategic agreements that will advance future mobility solutions

Honeywell's propulsion unit position sensors will play a critical role in accurately sensing the Lilium Jet engine's position, ensuring it can safely reach the exact position required for a successful take-off

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

The powered wind tunnel testing funded by the U.S. Army will advance Electra’s novel aerodynamics database for use in performance analysis, simulator, and control law development

The advanced battery packs are being assembled at a purpose-built battery factory located at Lilium's headquarters outside Munich and will power the Lilium Jet eVTOL on its first piloted flight, earmarked for the end of 2024

At XPONENTIAL 2024 in San Diego there will be AAM-focused panels and a booth and meeting room where AFWERX representatives can connect with industry and government stakeholders about AAM topics

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute's report serves as a tribute to the men and women who play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of AAM operations

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

Redefining the boundaries of air mobility and drone services, Amsterdam Drone Week 2024 will provide a platform for visitors to observe the services and technologies that are forging the future of advanced air mobility

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

Joining the bid for the AAM CRC presents an opportunity for the Advanced Air Mobility Institute to contribute to Australia's vision for a sustainable, safe, and efficient air transportation ecosystem

The Edge Company's Bird Concentration Monitoring System (BCMS), designed to mitigate bird strikes and ensure air taxi safety during all phases of flight, is being trialled at UrbanV's test vertiport UV-0 in Fiumicino

The standby flight instrument, integrated into the Lilium Jet's cockpit, represents a key safety feature for the aircraft and will provide an extra layer of protection for crew and passengers

Midnight's battery packs were dropped from 50 feet at 100%, 30% and 0% state of charge at a National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) lab to simulate extreme impact scenarios