Urban Air Mobility News & Articles

Eve & Blade to Accelerate Electric Air Mobility in Europe

The collaboration aims to transform air transportation in Europe, starting with France, by laying the foundation to integrate Eve’s eVTOL or electric vertical aircraft into Blade’s European route network

Jun 19, 2023
Lilium Full-Scale Interior Experience at Paris Air Show

Visitors to Lilium's exhibit at Aéroport de Paris-Le Bourget will be able to see the full-scale 6-passenger interior mock-up and get a glimpse inside the world's first all-electric jet

Jun 15, 2023
Doroni Reaches eVTOL Test Flight Milestone

The company has successfully completed over 50 test flights of its eVTOL aircraft, the Doroni H1, at its state-of-the-art facility, marking a major step forward in the development of cutting-edge technology

Jun 15, 2023
Collaboration to Launch eVTOL Service in San Francisco

An important first step as both Eve and United will be working with local and state officials, infrastructure, energy and technology providers to ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place to introduce eVTOL flights in the area

Jun 14, 2023
UrbanV & SITA Partner to Provide Digital Solutions for Rome Vertiports

The two companies will design, test, and refine a new passenger processing and operating ecosystem to support the first flight between Fiumicino Airport and Rome’s city center

Jun 14, 2023
Archer Appoints Former FAA Administrator as Chief Safety Officer

In the position, Billy Nolen will play a leadership role to help Archer more effectively collaborate with industry stakeholders and help ensure its safe entry into service as it prepares for planned commercialization in 2025

Jun 13, 2023
FAA Proposes New Rules for Training & Certifying eVTOL Pilots

The powered-lift proposed rule is designed to provide certainty to pilots and the industry on what the requirements and expectations will be to operate these aircraft once it is finalized

Jun 12, 2023
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL to Make European Debut at Paris Air Show

Archer’s Midnight will be the featured electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at the Paris Air Show, positioned in the center of the Air Mobility event, located in Hall 5 at Le Bourget Airport

Jun 09, 2023
Volatus to Provide Vertiport & Charging Support for Aeroauto eVTOL Showroom

The multifaceted agreement will see Volatus Infrastructure provide global vertiport and charging station solutions for the Aeroauto eVTOL sales and services centers

Jun 08, 2023
VPorts Launches Certification Process for Dubai Vertiport

Construction is due to start on the cutting-edge transportation hubs in 2024, incorporating advanced technologies, such as automated landing systems, smart charging infrastructure and robust safety procedures for optimal functionality and passenger comfort

Jun 08, 2023
Funding for Quantum-Systems to Accelerate Production of Vector eVTOL

Silent, mid-endurance electric VTOL fixed-wing sUAS Vector delivers real-time, high-resolution downlink imagery to operators performing mid-range reconnaissance missions

Jun 07, 2023
Real-Time Micro Weather Forecasting Introduced to AAM Ecosystem

Supernal will pilot TruWeather's comprehensive V360° software-as-a-service product in the company’s eVTOL vehicle and surrounding operations to collect and integrate real-time distributed sensor weather data

Jun 07, 2023
Eve Air Mobility to Display eVTOL Cabin Mock-Up at Paris Air Show

Alongside the mock-up, the company will also feature a virtual reality experience at the Paris Air Mobility exhibition area and participate in multiple panel discussions

Jun 06, 2023
PLANA Hosts Irvine Vice Mayor to Discuss Collaboration Opportunities

During the visit to PLANA's R&D facility in Icheon, Vice Mayor Tammy Kim engaged in discussions with leading researchers and executives, gaining insights into the latest advancements and emerging technologies in development

Jun 05, 2023
eVTOL Race Heats Up at AIRTAXI World Congress

The event, to be hosted by San Francisco International Airport from 2-5 October, will focus on the operationalization of air taxis and the development of new air services

Jun 02, 2023
Eve Completes Development of Urban ATM Prototype

The Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction and scalability of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations

Jun 01, 2023
Electra Appoints New Board Members

James F. Albaugh, Allan McArtor and Kirsten Bartok Touw join the board to guide Electra in its mission to decarbonize aviation and open new air transportation markets with its eSTOL aircraft

May 31, 2023
LYTE & AAM Institute to Launch Seattle Ferry Alternatives

A daily commute accelerated to 300 km/h, travelling back and forth to work 10 times faster, that's what LYTE Aviation is visualizing through its new partnership with the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Institute

May 31, 2023
Volocopter Integrates Swiss-AS AMOS Software for eVTOL Fleet Management

AMOS covers aspects including component design/purchase dates, installation/replacement dates, total operating hours, and will also monitor ground handling operations

May 30, 2023