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FAA Paves Way for AAM Use with Vertiport Standards

The FAA said the standards are interim and would change over time as more data is gathered about eVTOLs and their operations.

Regulations and Government

September 26, 2022

Vertical's VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Makes First Hover Flight

An initial tethered takeoff marks the start of extensive flight testing for the four-passenger vehicle, which is expected to enter service with several major international airlines.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

Disjointed U.S. and Europe Could Lose Advanced Air Mobility Leadership to Asia, Warns eVTOL Leader

Michael Cervenka, president of UK-based eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace told Honeywell's Air Mobility Summit that there must be alignment on policy, regulation and global collaboration.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

Chicago Gets a Preview of an Urban Air Mobility Future, with India Next

Working with helicopter charter flight group Blade, Eve conducted a simulation of what its eVTOL aircraft could do for travelers in the sprawling U.S. city and its suburbs. Blade plans to add eVTOL vehicles to its network in America and India.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

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FAA Lays Foundation For eVTOL Aircraft Operations With Vertiport Standards

The U.S. aviation regulator has published safety guidelines for key advanced air mobility ground infrastructure.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

With New Funding, SkyDrive Unveils Two-Seat, Short-hop eVTOL Aircraft

The Japanese start-up's SD-05 all-electric vehicle is expected to operate congestion-busting flights of up to just 10 kilometers, when it begins air taxi services at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.

FutureFlight

September 26, 2022

U.S. Lawmakers Look To Build Advanced Air Mobility With FAA Reauthorization Bill

House of Representatives aviation subcommittee chair Larsen sees the upcoming bill to approve spending by the U.S. aviation regulation addressing broad issues such as infrastructure for advanced air mobility..

FutureFlight

September 23, 2022

European Flight Simulation Tests eVTOL Aircraft Airspace Integration Scenarios

Flight trials conducted this week at Pontoise airfield near Paris saw Volocopter's 2X eVTOL vehicle flying alongside Pipistrel's Velis Electro aircraft and M3's Boreal UAS drone to show how crewed and uncrewed traffic can mix in lower airspace.

FutureFlight

September 23, 2022

Kittyhawk Signals Its Imminent Exit from eVTOL Aircraft Innovation

The company founded by Google gurus Larry Page and Sebastian Thrun says it is still "working out what's next" but has decided to wind down its operation.

FutureFlight

September 22, 2022

eVTOL Aircraft Developers Remain Concerned Over New FAA Operational Regulations

The U.S. aviation safety agency now says it needs to develop a special federal aviation regulation to facilitate the use of advanced air mobility vehicles in commercial operations and to address pilot training.

FutureFlight

September 22, 2022

Boeing and Wisk Issue Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility

The document provides a roadmap for the adoption of an urban air mobility ecosystem with pilotless air taxis.

FutureFlight

September 21, 2022

Jetson Refines Design for Personal eVTOL Vehicle as Fundraising Continues

The Swedish company has delayed the start of manufacturing from 2022 to 2023 as it works on further refinements to the design of its Jetson One single-seater personal eVTOL vehicle.

FutureFlight

September 20, 2022

Ecocopter Teams with Airbus over eVTOL Service Plans in South America

The rotocraft operator, with a fleet of 21 Airbus helicopters, is looking at how eVTOL aircraft could be deployed for commercial services across Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.

FutureFlight

September 20, 2022

Flapper Partners with Destinus for High-speed Cargo Flights

Charter flight broker Flapper wants to use hypersonic, hydrogen-powered aircraft developed by Destinus to speed up cargo flights between Europe and Latin America.

FutureFlight

September 20, 2022

Mako Promises Viable Regional Airline Range with Electric Superconductor Propulsion System

The UK-based startup is seeking to optimise existing superconductor technology to develop its Forerunner family of electric-ducted-fan engines to power flights of up to around 600 km.

FutureFlight

September 16, 2022

Report Predicts $2.3 Billion Market for Air Taxis by 2027

A new report predicts that the global market for air taxis will grow at a CAGR of 19.6 percent over the next five years, reaching an estimated value of just over $2.3 billion by 2027.

FutureFlight On The Radar

September 16, 2022

Air Charter Firm GlobalX Orders 50 Eviation Alice All-electric Aircraft

Eviation announced on September 15 that GlobalX has signed a letter of intent to buy 50 of the all-electric Alice commuter aircraft, with the first deliveries expected in 2027.

FutureFlight

September 15, 2022

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner with New Backers

The Swedish start-up has attracted new investments from Air Canada and Saab to bring the ES-30 into commercial service in 2028, which is two years later than the in-service date that had been announced for the smaller ES-19 aircraft.

FutureFlight

September 15, 2022

FAA's Aircraft Certification Chief Says It Must Flexibly Close Regulatory Gaps for New Aircraft

As the aviation industry enters a new “golden age” ripe with innovation, federal regulators must be flexible to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements, says the FAA's Lirio Liu.

FutureFlight

September 14, 2022

PAL-V International Opens UK Sales Operation for Its Liberty Flying Car

The convertible road/air vehicle will be on display at Oxford Airport from September 20 to 22, and PAL-V's new facility in the UK will offer a simulator for new users to try out the flying car.

FutureFlight

September 13, 2022

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Latest

FAA Paves Way for AAM Use with Vertiport Standards

The FAA said the standards are interim and would change over time as more data is gathered about eVTOLs and their operations.

Vertical's VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Makes First Hover Flight

An initial tethered takeoff marks the start of extensive flight testing for the four-passenger vehicle, which is expected to enter service with several major international airlines.

Disjointed U.S. and Europe Could Lose Advanced Air Mobility Leadership to Asia, Warns eVTOL Leader

Michael Cervenka, president of UK-based eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace told Honeywell's Air Mobility Summit that there must be alignment on policy, regulation and global collaboration.

Chicago Gets a Preview of an Urban Air Mobility Future, with India Next

Working with helicopter charter flight group Blade, Eve conducted a simulation of what its eVTOL aircraft could do for travelers in the sprawling U.S. city and its suburbs. Blade plans to add eVTOL vehicles to its network in America and India.

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FAA Lays Foundation For eVTOL Aircraft Operations With Vertiport Standards

The U.S. aviation regulator has published safety guidelines for key advanced air mobility ground infrastructure.

With New Funding, SkyDrive Unveils Two-Seat, Short-hop eVTOL Aircraft

The Japanese start-up's SD-05 all-electric vehicle is expected to operate congestion-busting flights of up to just 10 kilometers, when it begins air taxi services at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.

U.S. Lawmakers Look To Build Advanced Air Mobility With FAA Reauthorization Bill

House of Representatives aviation subcommittee chair Larsen sees the upcoming bill to approve spending by the U.S. aviation regulation addressing broad issues such as infrastructure for advanced air mobility..

European Flight Simulation Tests eVTOL Aircraft Airspace Integration Scenarios

Flight trials conducted this week at Pontoise airfield near Paris saw Volocopter's 2X eVTOL vehicle flying alongside Pipistrel's Velis Electro aircraft and M3's Boreal UAS drone to show how crewed and uncrewed traffic can mix in lower airspace.

Kittyhawk Signals Its Imminent Exit from eVTOL Aircraft Innovation

The company founded by Google gurus Larry Page and Sebastian Thrun says it is still "working out what's next" but has decided to wind down its operation.

eVTOL Aircraft Developers Remain Concerned Over New FAA Operational Regulations

The U.S. aviation safety agency now says it needs to develop a special federal aviation regulation to facilitate the use of advanced air mobility vehicles in commercial operations and to address pilot training.

Boeing and Wisk Issue Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility

The document provides a roadmap for the adoption of an urban air mobility ecosystem with pilotless air taxis.

Jetson Refines Design for Personal eVTOL Vehicle as Fundraising Continues

The Swedish company has delayed the start of manufacturing from 2022 to 2023 as it works on further refinements to the design of its Jetson One single-seater personal eVTOL vehicle.

Ecocopter Teams with Airbus over eVTOL Service Plans in South America

The rotocraft operator, with a fleet of 21 Airbus helicopters, is looking at how eVTOL aircraft could be deployed for commercial services across Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.

Flapper Partners with Destinus for High-speed Cargo Flights

Charter flight broker Flapper wants to use hypersonic, hydrogen-powered aircraft developed by Destinus to speed up cargo flights between Europe and Latin America.

Mako Promises Viable Regional Airline Range with Electric Superconductor Propulsion System

The UK-based startup is seeking to optimise existing superconductor technology to develop its Forerunner family of electric-ducted-fan engines to power flights of up to around 600 km.

Report Predicts $2.3 Billion Market for Air Taxis by 2027

A new report predicts that the global market for air taxis will grow at a CAGR of 19.6 percent over the next five years, reaching an estimated value of just over $2.3 billion by 2027.

Air Charter Firm GlobalX Orders 50 Eviation Alice All-electric Aircraft

Eviation announced on September 15 that GlobalX has signed a letter of intent to buy 50 of the all-electric Alice commuter aircraft, with the first deliveries expected in 2027.

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner with New Backers

The Swedish start-up has attracted new investments from Air Canada and Saab to bring the ES-30 into commercial service in 2028, which is two years later than the in-service date that had been announced for the smaller ES-19 aircraft.

FAA's Aircraft Certification Chief Says It Must Flexibly Close Regulatory Gaps for New Aircraft

As the aviation industry enters a new “golden age” ripe with innovation, federal regulators must be flexible to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements, says the FAA's Lirio Liu.

PAL-V International Opens UK Sales Operation for Its Liberty Flying Car

The convertible road/air vehicle will be on display at Oxford Airport from September 20 to 22, and PAL-V's new facility in the UK will offer a simulator for new users to try out the flying car.

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