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The inevitable is occurring in the dead end space of Jetsons urban air mobility fantasies. Two more origami rotorcraft have left the vertiport for the great airplane graveyard in the sky as Volocopter disappears and Airbus drops its program.

EHang also officially launched the test operations of its flying vehicle on sightseeing routes by Longhua Airport

Any local government leader can join the Forum — whether you're leading drone operations locally or gathering best practices.

What started as helping a company find funding for the research and development of unique, new hydrogen fuel technology has grown into an international collaboration between Ohio and the Province of Quebec.

The aerospace and defense industry is likely to see broad-based operationalization of an array of technologies

Forum will bring together local government leaders to provide timely and strategic advice to the federal government and aviation industry on efforts to integrate advanced air mobility (AAM) like air taxis and drones into U.S. airspace and communities across the country

Powered lift operations include air taxis, cargo delivery and a variety of operations within urban and rural areas.   
The agency today issued a final rule for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must have to fly aircraft in this "powered-lift" category, which have characteristics of both airplanes and helicopters.

As the future air mobility (FAM) industry nears commercialization, scarcer funding has real implications for many companies.

A new concept of operations paper from WSP and industry leaders highlights the critical role of Vertiport Automation Systems (VAS) in managing vertiport operations for safe, reliable and efficient integration of advanced air mobility.

The mission was performed in the North Sea showcased Skylift's ability to deliver parcels with unprecedented speed, reaching up to 20 deliveries per day.

The joint venture focuses on integrating each company's unique capabilities to create a robust UTM platform that supports both manned and unmanned air traffic.

TENGDEN adheres to the innovation-driven development strategy and aims at the international advanced level; whereas its technical team has cultivated deeply in the large-scale UAV field for a long time.

Using eVTOLs, hopes to leverage the public sector's slow pace with a private sector solution: an air taxi network in LA that will replace a two- to three-hour car journey with a 10- to 20-minute air taxi ride, starting in 2026. 

Innovative Drone Technology Enhances Efficiency and Safety in Wind Power Operations

An Op-Ed by industry thought leader Dawn Zoldi on the conversations and results from the recent FAA Drone and AAM Symposium.

The objective is to evaluate aircraft flying capabilities along with infrastructure, including electric charging systems, and overall flight operations in the context of Air Force including stakeholder concepts of employment."

Our Vertical Airfield technology allows us to secure sites up to 80% smaller, dramatically cutting costs, but also enhancing the passenger throughput, experience and safety.

while we wait for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to release its much-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Part 108, ), it would be good to focus on what business models are making money today.

With AAM's arrival imminent and industry scale-up five to ten years away, a big question remains: How will companies profit early on?

Chairs of Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce Committees Urge DHS and DOE to Release Information on Potential Threats

Company incorporates drone delivery into app, expands InHome service and elevates shopping experience with GenAI assistant for unmatched customer convenience.

International "everything store" Amazon recently announced that they had received FAA approval to expand their drone delivery operations, having new permissions to conduct BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) missions around the College Station, Texas area.

In this article, we're going to dive into how to identify the other data sources that support the key metric for drone operations, CPM, which in turn gets us closer to eventually leveraging data tools. 

NASA's Strategic Role in Integrating Advanced Air Mobility: Insights from Nancy Mendonca at AUVSI Xponential 2024

As the aerospace sector stands on the brink of transformation as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) takes flight, the success of AAM aircraft in the real world hinges on the development of robust infrastructure and fully integrated logistics systems.

In Utah, dozens of 47G companies are already pioneering advanced, cutting-edge technologies that will be part of the state's future air mobility ecosystem.

From the AAM developer's point of view, what is the most important element of vertiport design?

To achieve the necessary public acceptance for vertiports to become a mainstay within the aviation ecosystem, safety and environmental impact concerns must be addressed.

An NREL Study Shows That Grid Upgrades Are Needed for eVTOL Charging, But On-Site Generation and Storage Can Help

A deal has been agreed between the City of Sugar Land, Texas, and a private partner to establish autonomous air taxis in the Greater Houston region.

The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Saudi Arabia initiative, developed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), is an ambitious roadmap to make the Saudi air transport sector the safest and most developed in the Middle East region.

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the launch of "AAM Prepared," a multi-state initiative supported by Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry leaders and manufacturers to help states and localities prepare for the future of advanced air transportation. 

AUVSI and Industry Leaders Launch Unprecedented Campaign to Propel Advanced Air Mobility

The UAE's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives and expected certification advancements in the upcoming year will now help people bypass traffic, allowing them to travel across the Emirates in nearly half the time compared to current travel durations.

Doroni Aerospace wants to change the future of commuting.  As the Doroni H1 eVTOL receives an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate, the company moves a step closer to realizing that goal.

The company will bring aircraft, vertiport infrastructure, and electric charging stations to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area in a bid to launch regional AAM services.

The University of North Texas is taking a huge leap into the future. An advanced new technology has found a home at UNT which is intended to bring an entirely new line of future jobs to North Texas.

Skydio and Trimble Collaborate on New Integration for Utilities, Construction and State Transportation Agencies

The use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has exploded in recent years as State and local agencies continue to find new and innovative applications for this versatile technology.

The latest issue of "POLARIS Innovation Journal" illustrates Leonardo's most recent technologies in the rotary wing sector, projected towards the new frontier of Advanced Air Mobility, the set of innovative transport systems capable of improving the accessibility and mobility of cities, metropolitan areas and territories, as well as the quality of the environment, life, and safety of citizens.

Be sure to mark your calendar for 6 p.m., October 21, if you are interested in drones, Advanced Air Mobility, or Unmanned Traffic Management. This event is an opportunity to network, converse, exchange ideas, and collaborate with others who share the same aspirations for the future of transportation technology and enabling policy.

uAvionix, operating at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Emerging Aviation Technology Center, has completed the first true Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight in non-segregated airspace using aviation protected C-Band in the United States.

Flying cars and quantum computers have long been shorthand for "technologies of the future," but they are both here and are now and on the verge of revolutionizing the world of transportation.

Wind affects all aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. It's especially critical for new types of transportation. A new NASA flight campaign studying wind aims to gather information to enhance air taxi safety.

The summer of 2023 marks several aviation centennials with significant ties to Oklahoma's aeronautical history.

Four years after its launch, Skydio 2's follow-and-film capability and autonomous cinematography features like KeyFrame are still in a class all on their own.

Leading public safety drone company, SkyBound Rescuer (www.skyboundrescuerproject.com) are trialling a new fully automated drone service for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to identify and resolve transport issues faster. SkyBound Rescuer has installed an automated drone station in Walsall so that the public can have an enhanced transport experience across bus, train, road, and tram networks.

If we're going to get flying cars, we'll need showrooms and dealerships.

 Pyka, manufacturer of large-scale highly-automated electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, is delighted to announce that it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its zero-emission highly-automated Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection commercially nationwide.

The integration of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) into smart city infrastructure is a revolutionary development that is set to redefine urban mobility from the ground to the sky.