Houston’s very own Bristow Group is making some major waves in the world of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Once known primarily for helicopters, they’re now pushing the envelope with the introduction of some high-tech cargo drones. The Buzz…
A significant boost for VoltAero’s innovative Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft project comes in the form of a €5.6 million grant from the French government via BPI France, the agency tasked with fostering economic growth in France. This financial injection is…
In a significant move towards the safe integration of advanced air mobility, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for pilot training and certification for powered-lift aircraft. Acting Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, David Boulter, asserts,…
Together with AUVSI, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hosts two important events this summer, the FAA Drone Symposium and the AAM Summit. The 8th annual Drone Symposium will highlight the FAA’s plans for safe integration and innovation, from beyond visual…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced an updated blueprint outlining airspace and procedural changes to accommodate the future of air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. According to the blueprint, AAM operations will initially start at a…
Last week, Volocopter successfully completed a manned test flight with the VoloCity Air Taxi over Rome’s international Airport. The plan is to create a regular connection between the airport and the city center of Rome by the end of 2024.…
A drone took off in the Frisian Oranjewoud in the Netherlands on Wednesday that aims to make the longest civilian drone flight so far in Europe. The goal is for the drone to fly to Copenhagen within four days. The…
The drone manufacturer XMobots has acquired a minority stake from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Latin America’s largest drone company, XMobots, is based in the state of So Paulo. It currently focuses on…
Car manufacturer Volkswagen is thinking of producing not only driving but also flying passenger vehicles in the future. This is evident from the unveiling of a prototype eVTOL called Flying Tiger. The four-person drone taxi was developed by the Vertical…
In the future, U-Space must ensure the orderly handling of all unmanned and manned air traffic in the same airspace. But before that happens, a lot needs to be tested in practice. As part of the European AMU-LED project, various…
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is the first aviation authority in the world to publish draft regulations regarding the use of drone taxis in urban environments. This records, among other things, the airworthiness of aircraft, the training, and…
Japanese tour operator AirX has placed an order with Chinese manufacturer EHang for the delivery of 50 two-person EH216 drone taxis. The intention is that the electric flying taxis will be used for the first time during the 2025 World…
