Urban Air Mobility News & Articles

Low-Altitude Tourism Supported by EHang’s EH216-S eVTOL

EHang and the Wencheng County Government will jointly develop UAM and the supporting public service ecosystem to support a new cultural tourism initiative which has already witnessed the first passenger-carrying flights in Wencheng

Jul 02, 2024
AAM Institute Unveils Research Council Student Showcase Summary Report

The Research Council Student Showcase event brought together the Advanced Air Mobility Institute's Research Council Members, guest speakers, and student researchers to share insights and celebrate contributions towards AAM

Jun 18, 2024
Pilotless eVTOL Completes First Flight in Saudi Arabia 

Conducted in a low-risk area within protected airspace, the flight with EHang's EH216-S aircraft is critical in helping authorities set the right regulatory environment for deploying pilotless eVTOL

Jun 17, 2024
eVertiSKY & Volatus Transition to Next Phase of Chicago UAM Living Labs

The Chicago UAM Living Labs initiative focuses on identifying commercialization members whose capabilities will contribute to the UAM value chain, essential for establishing Chicago's first UAM Vertiport

Jun 12, 2024
Dublin City Council Launches Drone & UAM Strategy

Dublin City Council's ambitious Drone and Urban Air Mobility strategy aims to revolutionize how the city integrates drone technology to enhance public services while understanding their future potential

Jun 04, 2024
Archer Aviation Selected by KakaoMobility as eVTOL Partner

KakaoMobility will partner with Archer Aviation as Part Of Korea’s Grand Challenge, with the aim of conducting public demonstration eVTOL aircraft flights in late 2024

Jun 04, 2024
Evaluating Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power for UAM Aircraft

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

May 16, 2024
Flying Taxis & Autonomous Cars Showcased at DRIFTx Abu Dhabi

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

May 03, 2024
UTM Leaders Collaborate to Support Global Advanced Air Mobility

Terra Drone, Unifly, and Aloft Technologies aim to set new standards in UTM announcing initiatives aimed at enhancing their existing UTM platforms to facilitate the seamless integration of eVTOLs and drones into the national airspace

Apr 30, 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
KAI to Supply Components for Eve eVTOL Aircraft

Eve Air Mobility is set to advance the production of its eVTOL aircraft by using Korea Aerospace Industries' (KAI) pylons for the airframe, which will support the electric power units and eight lift propellers

Apr 15, 2024
Amsterdam Drone Week 2024: Essential Event Details

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

Apr 12, 2024
AIBOT’s aiEVTOL Ecosystem to be Powered by Amprius SiCore™ Batteries

Amprius SiCore™ batteries will enable AIBOT's next-generation aiEVTOL vehicles, ushering in a new era in electric aviation

Apr 10, 2024
Collaboration to Certify DAA Solution for Part 135 eVTOL Operations

Joby and Sagetech are collaborating to demonstrate an onboard-piloted Detect and Avoid (DAA) capability that meets the needs of Part 135 eVTOL operations

Apr 09, 2024
GS E&C Unveils New Vertiport Designs

Revealed at the Drone Show Korea 2024, South Korea's GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) has designed three types of urban vertiports; Retrofit, New Build, and Modular (One & Two Layer)

Mar 27, 2024
Japan’s First UAM Center Launched

The urban air mobility (UAM) facility in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture serves as a demonstration flight site, ground infrastructure, and maintenance base for EHang's pilotless eVTOL in the region

Mar 22, 2024
SkyDrive Commences Production of eVTOL Aircraft with Suzuki

The first riveting ceremony recently took place, marking the beginning of production and serving as a symbol of collaboration between SkyDrive and Suzuki

Mar 07, 2024
Development of UAM Pilot Project in Spain

The program consists of a feasibility study for the deployment of urban air mobility (UAM) and a potential proof of concept of commercial operations (CONOPS) of a vertiport at an airport within the Aena flight network

Mar 06, 2024
Eve Air Mobility & SkyScape Urban ATM Agreement in Japan

The two companies will collaborate in various different ways including promoting Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Japan and the test and trial of Urban ATM (air traffic management) software including data collection and sharing

Feb 21, 2024