The first of four vertiports in Dubai’s air taxi network has reached its completion milestone with initial operations targeted to commence before end of 2026.
Partnership combines Joby’s electric air taxi with ASI’s Flyways AI platform to enable scaled electric flight operations in the US’ National Airspace System.
Eight pilot projects announced by Federal Aviation Administration will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft.
EHang is working with telecoms provider Türk Telekom and its tech subsidiary Argela to establish a digitally connected low altitude economy in Türkiye.
Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year, marking a milestone in the Joby-Uber partnership to bring multimodal transportation to global cities.
Report predicts electric aircraft and eVTOLs will enable new connectivity within large urban areas, between cities, as well as from rural regions to cities.
Planned vertiports will be selected across Metropolis’ portfolio in early electric air taxi markets in the US and will utilise computer vision technology.
Air taxi network would connect Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, with safe, low-noise electric flights dramatically reducing travel times.
Volocopter will validate operational readiness and support type certification for both its VoloCity and the VoloXPro aircraft through point-to-point missions.
Partnership with Lasec will build on the company’s broader efforts to launch an air taxi network in LA, connecting key transportation corridors ahead of 2028.
Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi plans to develop the hospital vertiport with Archer Aviation under General Civil Aviation Authority’s hybrid conversion framework.
Projects selected span drone pilot training and AI-based mapping of outdoor advertising to biometric identification of pets and smart education analytics.
The service is expected to start with inter-emirate corridor connecting Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah and will extend United Arab Emirates’ air mobility vision.
Detroit urban drone logistics pilot will demonstrate the commercial and logistical potential of middle-mile drone operations in a real-world urban setting.
Expanded global partnership lays the foundation for the introduction of Joby’s quiet, zero-emissions air taxi in key markets including Dubai, the UK and Japan.
The electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA airspace between Marina and Monterey in California.
The companies intend to establish a joint venture and plan to deploy more than 100 Joby EVTol aircraft within a new air taxi ecosystem, starting in Tokyo.
The VT20 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft completed the 83km, 55-minute round trip cargo delivery flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou in China.
Aim is to launch a new era of sustainable aviation in the UAE through the certification, deployment, and commercialisation of the RX-series electric aircraft.
Test operations will evaluate vertical take-off and landing performance in UAE-specific conditions, including high temperature, humidity and dust exposure.
Urban air mobility company Archer Aviation believes cross-industry collaboration will be the key to the success of the eVTol Integration Pilot programme.
Lamarr.AI, Michigan Central and Newlab are launching a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for energy-efficient municipal building operations.
With air travel volumes surging and cities seeking sustainable, efficient transport, the partners reckon advanced air mobility is poised to radically transform urban travel.
Events include the Smart City Robotics Competition, where university teams from across Europe will put robotics skills to the test in real-world challenges.
Archer’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTol) will be integrated across the LA28 Games, transporting VIPs, fans and stakeholders.
The partnership aims to offer short-range journeys, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport.
Moviation currently operates Jamsil Heliport, a hub for air mobility in Seoul, making it an ideal launch point for future urban air mobility operations.
Flight was made possible through coordination between AFAC, EHang, and its local partner, Air Mobility, which will help drive growth of Mexico’s AAM industry.
The move demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to deploy advanced transportation solutions and its aim to set a global benchmark for future urban mobility.
Vertiports will lay the foundation for a future-ready air mobility network, supporting both commercial eVTol passenger services and autonomous aerial logistics.
SkyDrive has established a strategic partnership with Gujarat with the aim of combatting the various issues affecting the transportation sector in India.
One of the focuses will be to explore the feasibility of eVTol operations between the Danish island of Funen and the south-eastern islands of the region.
Longhua Airport offers good conditions for low-altitude economic activities, including aerial mobility, tourism and sightseeing, emergency rescue and logistics.
The Cavorite X7 claims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopters with twice the speed and up 75 per cent lower operating costs.
Archer Aviation aims to be the first manufacturer of eVToL aircrafts in the Mena region and to launch commercial flying taxi operations in the emirate.
SkyDrive and SAI Flight are collaborating with Greenville Downtown Airport to advance air-cargo, air-taxi, and emergency service use cases using eVTOL aircraft.
This project will include a utility upgrade and Atlantic expects to facilitate technology-agnostic eVTOL operations from the East 34th Street heliport.
Skyports Infrastructure, SEA Milan and 2i Aeroporti are partnering to help accelerate an AAM ecosystem across the Italian city and wider Lombardy region.
Juniper Research report recommends vendors exploring partnerships with existing mobility-as-a-service providers as a key early growth strategy in the sector.
The ongoing test and trial flight campaigns for the EH216-S in Brazil will allow EHang to accrue a vast amount of data, information, and operational experience.
The group, debuting at World Smart City Expo 2024, depicts a future where technology is connected in three core aspects of the city: space, mobility and energy.
Civil Aviation Authority has chosen six organisations, including Amazon, to help integrate drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their operator.
Archer’s planned network includes take-off and landing locations at LA International Airport, Orange County, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, Van Nuys and more.
Nokia Drone Networks solution will include 300 Drone-in-a-Box units and will be used in emergency response, perimeter protection and infrastructure inspection.
A crewed aircraft took flight from the inaugurated vertiport of the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole, built by Groupe ADP, the company’s Parisian partner.
The electric air taxi company’s application to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority lays the groundwork for the introduction of emissions-free air taxis.
The Advanced Air Mobility Institute and Grasshopper Air Mobility aim to advance autonomous drive-flight drones for mobility solutions for logistics 4.0.
KC Smart Mobility plans to purchase 30 units of the EHang EH216-S electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for operation in Hong Kong and Macau.
It builds on Joby Aviation’s air taxi development programme and demonstrates the potential for emissions-free, regional journeys that don’t require a runway.
The AMM and Economic Expansion Committee of Val d’Oise have signed a MoU to collaborate on advancing the sustainable urban air mobility sector in France.
Network is anticipated to provide connectivity to communities, allowing people to replace up to two-hour drives to cities around the bay with 20 minute flights.
