Urban Air Mobility News & Articles

Ultra Short Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Design Released

The EL9 from Electra is an Ultra Short hybrid-electric product aircraft, with a newly released design showing its potential to redefine air travel without airports, emissions, or noise

Nov 18, 2024
São Paulo Moves Closer to eVTOL Future with Successful Air Traffic Test

Eve Air Mobility and Revo have completed an urban air traffic simulation in São Paulo, Brazil, paving the way for advanced aerial transportation using eVTOL aircraft in congested cities

Nov 06, 2024
UrbanV Teams with Korean Airport Firm to Build AAM Network

UrbanV and Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) will engage in multiple joint activities as part of the collaboration, including ecosystem creation, exchange of technical, operational and regulatory expertise and data

Oct 31, 2024
Eve Introduces Aftermarket Services Portfolio for eVTOLs

Eve's integrated customer service solution for eVTOLs will offer comprehensive services, expert customer support, and operational solutions

Oct 23, 2024
Brazil’s Rise in Urban & Regional Air Mobility

Fernanda Siniscalchi and Larissa Paganelli have compiled a report that explores Brazil’s growing role in AAM, touching on industry developments, regulatory progress, and infrastructure plans

Oct 23, 2024
Digital Inceptor for AAM & UAM Applications

The lightweight, modular Digital Inceptor from Sensata Technologies is designed to meet the evolving needs of advanced air mobility (AAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) markets

Oct 22, 2024
FAA Issues Final Rule for Air Taxi Pilot Training & Certification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule is seen as the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing air taxis/eVTOLs into the national airspace system in the near term

Oct 22, 2024
UAV & AAM Operations to Expand Across Asia

EVFLY is set to expand its operations into Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and has acquired the first UAVs from ABZ Innovation

Oct 10, 2024
Lilium VTOL Electric Jet Showcased in the U.S. for the First Time

Hosted by Houston-based aircraft brokerage EMCJET the Lilium Jet has been showcased in the U.S. and an infrastructure partnership agreement has been signed with Galaxy FBO

Oct 03, 2024
AI-Solutions for Wildlife Protection in Modern Air Mobility

Skyway and The Edge Company will collaborate to prevent wildlife encounters in urban air mobility, with The Edge Co's toolset seen as a valuable addition to Skyway's Air Traffic Navigation platform

Aug 14, 2024
Honeywell Showcases Advanced eVTOL Ground Control Station

Honeywell and Frequentis demonstrate innovative ground control technology for uncrewed aircraft operations in European airspace as part of SESAR Joint Undertaking OperA project

Jul 29, 2024
CRISALION Mobility Expands to Australia with 100-Aircraft Deal

CRISALION Mobility has signed a pre-order agreement with Wilbur Air for 100 Integrity aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow

Jul 25, 2024
AAM Institute Joins with CEEVO to Advance UAM in France

This partnership aims to collaborate on advancing sustainable urban air mobility (UAM) in the greater Paris region, fostering innovation, public awareness, and regulatory advancements in the AAM sector

Jul 05, 2024
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