Urban Air Mobility News
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FAA Releases Design Guidelines for Vertiport Infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released design guidelines on vertiport infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
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Deconfliction Flight Tests in France
M3 Systems, Pipistrel, and Volocopter have completed their first joint flight test campaign in France at Pontoise airfield.
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United Airlines to Purchase up to 400 eVTOL Eve Aircraft
United Airlines has announced a 15 million USD investment in Eve alongside a conditional purchase agreement for up to 400 eVTOL aircraft.
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AAM Corridors to Be Created Between Quebec and the US
A consortium of organisations aims to establish international electric Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) corridors between Quebec and the US.
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Helicus Completes EU's First Urban Clinical Drone Flight
For the first time in the EU, a remotely operated drone was used to transport human blood samples and tissues in an urban setting in Belgium…
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Self-Charging EVs Top Future Mobility Wish List, Hyundai Study Finds
Hyundai's research revealed that self-charging cars, flying cars and public transport to space top the future mobility wish list of children…
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Eve to Conduct Urban Air Mobility Simulation in Chicago
Eve will conduct its first North American urban air mobility (UAM) simulation in Chicago using helicopters powered by Blade Air Mobility.
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Daedalean Launches US Office, New President Appointed
Daedalean hires Dr. Yemaya Bordain to lead its new office in Phoenix, AZ, as the company officially opens for business in the United States.
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Hyundai Showcases Its Smart City Master Model
Hyundai has unveiled its HMG Smart City master model which incorporates underground autonomous mobility and advanced air mobility solutions.
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UK Government Commits to Aerospace Innovations at Farnborough Airshow
The UK Business Secretary has announced £273m for low-carbon aerospace innovation, including solar powered aircraft and medical drones.
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Volocopter Opens First Public VoloCity Exhibition in Asia
Volocopter has partnered with Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education to launch a VoloCity public exhibition.
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How Our VoloIQ Feeds into Our UAM Ecosystem Approach to Take Us Many Steps Further
The sophisticated VoloIQ digital platform is set to harmonize Volocopter's operations and bring its UAM ecosystem to life.
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NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Project Works to Reduce Noise Impacts
NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility mission is developing design tools to help manufacturers reduce noise impacts of future drones and air taxis.
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Eve and Falcon Partner to Deliver eVTOL Flights in Dubai
Eve Urban Air Mobility and Falcon Aviation Services have signed a Letter of Intent to deliver up to 35 eVTOL aircraft to Dubai.
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Volocopter’s 4-Seater Aircraft Takes First Flight
Volocopter announced that their fixed-winged passenger aircraft, the VoloConnect, completed its first flight in May 2022.
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Volocopter: A Safety Moment to Remember
Volocopter ensures safety throughout their urban air mobility ecosystem. But why do we need to manage safety?
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New Partners Join NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign
Four organisations have joined NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign, which aims to integrate advanced aircraft concepts in the US.
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Pursuing Alternative Paths to Bringing eVTOL Aircraft to Market
For LIFT Aircraft to bring the HEXA eVTOL aircraft to market, the strategy is to steer clear from any complex certification processes with t…
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Volocopter Collaborates with Microsoft on VoloIQ Aerospace Cloud Project
Volocopter and Microsoft will develop an aerospace cloud system in that will address the nascent cloud computing requirements for urban air …
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Why Minimizing Airborne Noise Emissions Is So Important for UAM
Volocopter has been working to keep airborne noise emissions, a major hurdle to launching a commercial urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem, t…
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Airbus Launches Air Mobility Initiative in Germany
To further develop advanced air mobility, companies in Germany have formed the Air Mobility Initiative under the leadership of Airbus.
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First eVTOL Vehicle Hub Opens in Coventry
Urban-Air Port has opened Air-One, the world's first fully-operational hub for eVTOL vehicles such as air taxis and autonomous cargo drones.
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Canadian Business Leaders Calin Rovinescu and Mitch Garber Back Jaunt Air Mobility
Jaunt Air Mobility has announced that Calin Rovinescu and Mitch Garber have added their names as investors and advisors of Jaunt Air Mobilit…
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LIFT Aircraft Advances to Phase 3 Contract with the US Air Force
LIFT Aircraft was recently awarded a Phase 3 contract through USAF’s Agility Prime Program to continue flight test efforts around its HEXA a…