Urban Air Mobility News & Articles

Ferrovial Appoints Kirk Hotelling for Vertiport Network Development

In this role, Kirk Hotelling will oversee global real estate site selection, negotiations and construction for the development of the company's vertiport networks

May 19, 2023
Doroni Launches Series A Reg D Funding for eVTOL Development

The Series A Regulation D offering marks an exciting chapter for Doroni as it prepares to further develop its mobility platform, the H1 eVTOL, attract new partners and investors, and scale operations

May 16, 2023
Eve Continues eVTOL Development with Wind Tunnel Testing

Eve Air Mobility's engineering team will use the data gathered through wind tunnel testing to continue to develop the eVTOL’s control laws leading to optimal performance and passenger comfort

May 16, 2023
SkyDrive’s eVTOL Aircraft Wins iF Design Award

Selected from almost 11,000 entries from 56 countries, the award recognized SkyDrive's SD-05 as The Most Accessible Flying Car and its unique and elegant design

May 15, 2023
Lilium Selects FlightSafety for eVTOL Pilot Training

FlightSafety becomes the exclusive developer and provider for flight training devices for the Lilium Jet, this includes mixed-reality simulators and a simulator representative of the cockpit

May 12, 2023
Echodyne & Supernal Partner to Enhance Safety in AAM

The two companies will focus on how to leverage EchoDyne's radars to enhance safety in Supernal's vehicle and across ground-based operations

May 12, 2023
Archer Completes Final Assembly of First Midnight eVTOL

After final assembly and initial testing, the aircraft was shipped from Archer’s Palo Alto facility to its flight test facility in California and reassembled, with ground tests set to take place leading up to its planned first flight

May 11, 2023
Wisk Aero & Japan Airlines Partner to Deploy Autonomous eVTOLs in Japan

Alongside the launch of the self-flying, all-electric air taxis, Wisk will work with JAL Engineering (JALEC) to develop plans for maintenance and operation of autonomous air taxis

May 11, 2023
Volatus Partners with Marsh McLennan for eVTOL Infrastructure Insurance Cover

Volatus Infrastructure adds insurance industry leader to its infrastructure package solution with Marsh McLennan becoming the preferred partner for insurance solutions to Volatus customers

May 10, 2023
Jetson Selects ParaZero to Develop Custom Recovery Safety System for eVTOL Aircraft

As part of the project, Jetson will integrate ParaZero's SafeAir parachute recovery systems into the new fleet of Jetson ONE personal eVTOL aircraft

May 10, 2023
Supernal & Inmarsat Partner on AAM Connectivity

The companies will conduct testing and data sharing to optimize hardware and network systems, which will lead to the safe and efficient integration of eVTOL vehicles into airspace

May 09, 2023
Ferrovial Appoints Kevin Costello for Development of Vertiport Network

Ferrovial's new Senior Vice President of Business Development Kevin Costello will lead the development of the vertiport network across the East Coast, initially focused on the New York and New Jersey markets

May 09, 2023
Supernal eVTOL Cabin Concept Wins iF Design Award

Prioritizing sustainability, the cabin concept incorporates materials such as advanced recyclable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic, durable plant-based leather, recycled plastic fabric and responsibly sourced woods

May 08, 2023
Lilium Begins Wind Tunnel Tests on Large-Scale eVTOL Jet Model

The latest tests at the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) facility started in early May and will enable Lilium to obtain a comprehensive aerodynamic dataset to validate the Lilium Jet's flight physics and performance predictions

May 05, 2023
PLANA Signs Deal with Japan’s SkyTaxi to Deliver CP-01 eVTOLs

SkyTaxi plans to launch long-distance operations focused on the tourism industry utilizing eVTOL aircraft and chose PLANA's CP-01 due to its longer flight range

May 04, 2023
FAA Releases Updated Airspace Blueprint for Air Taxis

The operational blueprint, developed with NASA and industry stakeholders, is a key step alongside certifying the aircraft and pilots, in the FAA's effort to usher in and support the next era of aviation

May 04, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility International Most Read Articles in April 2023

April 2023 saw a number of significant developments, including contract awards, opening of new facilities, and new aircraft launched

May 03, 2023
Airspeeder eVTOL Racing Series Enters Mixed-Reality Video Game

The game will allow racing and flying enthusiasts the opportunity to learn, race, and configure speeders, and develop skills with a chance to become a real pilot when Airspeeder launches its racing series

May 03, 2023
Lilium to Continue Progress on eVTOL Aircraft After $250 Million Capital Raise

The capital raise enables Lilium to continue the development of its Lilium Jet at full pace and covers most of the capital required to achieve a first crewed flight of the aircraft

May 02, 2023