Technology & Engineering News & Articles

We covered a number of key developments in February 2026 on AAMI, including advancements from Vertical Aerospace, Horizon, and AutoFlight

NASA research indicates urban residents are more sensitive to the acoustic footprint of future air taxis

Uber Air powered by Joby will enable riders to book all-electric air taxi journeys directly within the Uber app, connecting ground transfers and aerial travel through a single, integrated booking experience

A strategic alliance between LYNEports and AeroVecto combines AI digital twins and aerospace expertise to build the future of aerial mobility infrastructure in Oman

SkyGrid and Wisk outline how Automated Flight Rules, Class X airspace and automated traffic management can enable safe, high-density, low-altitude Urban Air Mobility operations at commercial scale

Electra has joined Virginia’s Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace Program to design and test a low-cost, GPS-based IFR network intended to separate AAM traffic from conventional aircraft and support all-weather operations

Vertical Aerospace showcases new electric aviation technology designed to connect Miami to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach in minutes

SkyGrid and Port San Antonio have signed an agreement to develop the digital infrastructure, flight rules, and operational frameworks required to scale autonomous and crewed aircraft at the 1,900-acre Tech Port joint-use airfield

Vertical Aerospace joins forces with AHQ Group and NIDC to establish a localized electric aviation ecosystem in Saudi Arabia

AutoFlight’s Matrix becomes the first 5-ton class eVTOL to complete a full public transition flight, demonstrating heavy-lift electric propulsion, distributed motor redundancy, and passenger and cargo versatility

Vertical Aerospace has signed an MoU with JetSetGo covering the intended pre-order of 50 Valo aircraft and joint development of electric and hybrid-electric aviation services in India

Evolito will supply high-performance electric propulsion units to meet rigorous airliner-level safety standards for Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Valo aircraft

Volocopter’s supply chain realignment supports scalable production, while development and certification of VoloXPro and VoloCity remain on track for 2026 and 2027 targets

Horizon Aircraft has chosen RAMPF Composite Solutions to manufacture the composite fuselage for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, supporting lightweight design, structural integrity, and durability requirements

AV & CAL Analytics partner with the U.S. Air Force and Ohio Department of Transportation to establish a premiere test environment for autonomous missions

We covered a number of key developments in January 2026 on AAMI, including advancements from EHang, Archer, Pivotal, and more

Skyportz analysis reveals Delhi and India as critical global hubs for the future of network-scale air taxi deployment

The collaboration focuses on the design and manufacturing of critical wiring infrastructure to support the commercialization of high-voltage eVTOL aircraft

A new strategic agreement brings AI-powered fleet management software to the Omani aviation sector to support the growth of advanced air mobility