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6 days ago

US Leaders in Advanced Air Mobility to Convene at LIFT Summit in Monterey MONTEREY, Calif., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — US aviation industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and innovators will gather in Monterey, CA, March 31–April 2 for the LIFT Summit, the state’s premier forum for collaboration across the low-altitude economy. Hosted by Monterey Bay DART, the annual event focuses on the future of advanced air mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The summit takes place at the Monterey Conference Center, with an opening reception at the Monterey Jet Center, bus tours and live flight demonstrations at Airspace Integration UAS Test Range, La Selva Beach and Marina Municipal Airport. Summit participants include technology […]

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1 week ago

Supernal Cuts 80 Percent Workforce in Strategic Shift by Hyundai Supernal lays off 296 employees, reducing staff by 80% as Hyundai shifts focus from air mobility to robotics and autonomous driving sectors.

Supernal cuts 80% of workforce, laying off 296 employees amid strategic shift by Hyundai Motor Group. Core team retained to maintain limited operations. Losses near $1.3B since 2021. #Supernal #Hyundai #AdvancedAirMobility
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2 weeks ago

Korean Air and Skyports Partner to Integrate eVTOL Flight and Ground Systems Korean Air and Skyports signed an MoU at Drone Show Korea 2026 to develop a unified platform linking eVTOL flight operations with vertiport infrastructure.

Korean Air and Skyports partner to integrate flight and vertiport systems, combining ACROSS and VAS for seamless eVTOL operations. MoU signed at Drone Show Korea 2026 in Busan. #KoreanAir #Skyports #AdvancedAirMobility
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2 weeks ago

City seeks state endorsement for SunTrax air-mobility alignment; welcomes new EMS chief and issues quiet-zone update City staff asked the commission to endorse outreach to state commerce and transportation agencies to align Winter Haven Regional Airport, SunTrax, and the city for advanced air mobility work; the meeting also introduced Justin Hooper as division chief of EMS and reported an FRA inspection date for the quiet-zone project.

Winter Haven is gearing up for a revolutionary air mobility collaboration with SunTrax and the Regional Airport – and the future looks bright!

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#WinterHavenCityPolkCounty #FL #EconomicPartnerships #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #WinterHavenAirport #AdvancedAirMobility

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3 weeks ago

Committee unanimously reports resolution backing Ohio's bid for FAA advanced air mobility pilot Representative Willis presented House Resolution 304 urging support for Ohio's application to the FAA for an electric vertical takeoff-and-landing and advanced air mobility integration pilot, citing industry assets and SkyVision; the committee voted unanimously to report the resolution favorably.

Ohio is poised to soar in the skies of innovation as it backs a groundbreaking pilot program for electric vertical takeoff-and-landing technology!

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3 weeks ago

Electra Partners with Virginia to Launch First U.S. All-Weather Air Mobility Network Aviation News – Electra.aero has entered a landmark partnership with the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Smart Airspace Program to develop the first FAA-approved Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) network in the United States. This pioneering initiative aims to establish a low-cost, scalable framework that allows next-generation aircraft to operate safely in poor weather conditions, a critical requirement for the commercial viability of the sector.

#AviationNews #AdvancedAirMobility #ElectraAero #VirginiaAviation #FutureOfFlight #SmartAirspace #AeroTech #IFR #DirectAviation #Sustainability

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1 month ago

Munich Startup Tests Heavy-Lift eVTOL Romeo for Emergency Medical Missions Aviation News – Munich-based ERC System has completed the first public test flight of its 2.7-tonne electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking one of Europe’s largest electric air mobility demonstrations and signaling new potential for rapid medical evacuation and heavy-lift operations. The startup unveiled the prototype, named Romeo, during a flight demonstration on Friday at the Erding military airfield near Munich.

#eVTOL #ElectricAviation #AdvancedAirMobility #SustainableFlight #AirAmbulance #AviationNews #UrbanAirMobility #CleanTech #Aerospace #Germany

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1 month ago

AutoFlight Tests 10-Seat eVTOL in Public Transition Flight Aviation News – Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight has revealed its new Matrix air taxi, a five-ton electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, following a successful public full transition flight on February 5, 2026, marking what the company calls a world first in heavy-class urban air mobility. The Matrix is designed to carry up to 10 passengers and represents AutoFlight’s latest step in scaling electric air mobility beyond small two- to four-seat prototypes.

#eVTOL #AirTaxi #AutoFlight #AdvancedAirMobility #ElectricAviation #UrbanAirMobility #ChinaAviation #SustainableFlight #FutureOfFlight #Aerospace

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1 month ago

Eve Expands Japan Footprint With Major eVTOL Deal Aviation News – Eve Air Mobility has secured a second binding agreement with Tokyo-based operator AirX for up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, accelerating plans to launch zero-emission urban air services across Japan. The deal marks Eve’s latest expansion in Asia and deepens its partnership with AirX, a leading provider of helicopter charter and advanced air mobility services in Japan.

#EveAirMobility #AirX #eVTOL #UrbanAirMobility #ElectricAviation #JapanTech #AirTaxi #SustainableFlight #AdvancedAirMobility #AviationNews

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1 month ago

Vertical Aerospace Wins Singapore Grant for eVTOL Air Ambulance Aviation News – Vertical Aerospace has secured a Proof-of-Concept grant in Singapore to develop and test its Valo electric air taxi as a rapid-response air ambulance, aiming to speed up medical evacuations for remote island communities. The UK-based aircraft developer was selected as a winner of the “Dimension X Cohort 7 Challenge,” run by Hatch, the innovation centre of Singapore’s Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX).

#VerticalAerospace #eVTOL #AirAmbulance #AdvancedAirMobility #SingaporeTech #HTX #HatchInnovation #EMS #ElectricAviation #AviationNews

Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

Salinas named in state AAM corridor grant; airport master plan finalized Staff said the airport master plan is finalized and FAA-signed; the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership-led state grant (presented as about $7.4 million) will fund three test airspace corridors and a vertiport connecting four regional airports, with details to follow.

Salinas is set to lead the charge in advanced air mobility with a $7.4 million state grant for innovative airspace corridors and a vertiport connecting four regional airports!

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1 month ago

Serbia Selects Archer Aviation to Launch Electric Air Taxis Ahead of EXPO 2027 Aviation News – Archer Aviation has partnered with the Government of Serbia to deploy electric air taxis, positioning the country as a hub for advanced air mobility in Europe. The agreement matters as Serbia aims to accelerate sustainable urban transport and showcase next-generation aviation at a global event. Under the agreement, Serbia has selected Archer as its preferred eVTOL partner and secured an option to purchase up to 25 Midnight aircraft, subject to the applicable legal framework.

#ArcherAviation #eVTOL #ElectricAirTaxi #AdvancedAirMobility #Serbia #EXPO2027 #UrbanAviation #SustainableTransport #AviationNews #FutureFlight

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1 month ago

Bristow Group Secures First Production Slot for Electra eL9 Aircraft Bristow Group signs agreement to purchase five Electra eL9 hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, securing first production slots with deliveries from 2029.

Bristow Group secures first production slot for Electra eL9 hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft with a firm order of five units and options for 45 more. Deliveries start around 2029. #BristowGroup #ElectraAero #AdvancedAirMobility
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1 month ago

SkyDrive Reaches UAE Deal Framework for 20 eVTOL Aircraft Aviation News – Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive has reached a general understanding with AeroGulf Services in the United Arab Emirates for the potential purchase of 20 electric air mobility aircraft. The move marks a key bolt in SkyDrive’s strategy to expand beyond Japan and enter global commercial markets. The agreement sets out a commercial framework covering pricing and delivery schedules for the SKYDRIVE SD-05 model, with 10 aircraft planned for delivery in 2028 and a further 10 in 2029.

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2 months ago

UCF Receives NASA Grant to Study Advanced Air Mobility at Ocala Airport UCF awarded $750,000 NASA grant to research environmental and societal impacts of advanced air mobility at Ocala International Airport.

UCF received a $750K NASA grant to study noise and pollution impacts of electric air taxis and drones at Ocala International Airport. The project combines engineering and sociology to assess community effects and acceptance. #UCF #NASA #AdvancedAirMobility
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2 months ago

The newly purchased 700,000 sq. ft. Ohio facility is ready for immediate use and adds to Joby’s Marina, California site and its propeller blade plant in Dayton, Ohio.

#JOBY #JOBYStock #JOBYNews #JobyAviation #JobyAviationStock #JobyAviationNews #eVTOL #AdvancedAirMobility #Aerospace
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2 months ago

Honda Applies for FAA Exemption for F1 eVTOL Aviation News – Honda has applied to the US Federal Aviation Administration for an exemption to operate its unmanned F1 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, marking a key bolt-on step in the Japanese manufacturer’s push into advanced air mobility. The application was submitted to the FAA as Honda continues development of the F1, an unmanned hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft intended to support future air taxi operations.

#Honda #eVTOL #AirTaxi #AdvancedAirMobility #FAA #HybridElectric #UrbanAirMobility #AviationNews #FutureFlight #AutonomousAviation #hondaF1

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2 months ago

Vertical Aerospace Completes Final Prototype to Boost Flight Testing Aviation News – Vertical Aerospace has completed its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft, a milestone that will double the company’s flight test capacity as it prepares for piloted testing and public demonstrations in 2026. The UK-based aerospace company confirmed that the new aircraft will begin piloted flight testing after commissioning in January 2026. The prototype mirrors Vertical’s current full-scale test aircraft, which is conducting transition flight tests at the company’s UK Flight Test Centre, with its most recent flight carried out on 19 December.

#VerticalAerospace #AviationNews #eVTOL #ElectricAviation #FlightTesting #HybridElectric #FutureFlight #Aerospace #AdvancedAirMobility #UKAviation

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2 months ago

Eve Air Mobility Completes First Flight of Full-Scale Uncrewed eVTOL Prototype

#EveAirMobility #eVTOL #UrbanAirMobility #FutureFlight #ElectricAviation #AviationNews #Embraer #AdvancedAirMobility #FlightTest #AviationTech

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2 months ago

Joby Aviation to Double U.S. Manufacturing Capacity for Electric Air Taxis Aviation News – Joby Aviation has announced plans to double its manufacturing capacity in the United States to support large-scale production of electric air taxis. The investment aims to enable production of up to four aircraft per month by 2027, marking a key step toward commercial passenger operations. The California-based company is expanding its manufacturing footprint amid growing public and private backing for advanced air mobility.

#JobyAviation #eVTOL #AirTaxi #AdvancedAirMobility #UrbanAirMobility #ElectricAviation #FAA #AviationNews #SustainableFlight #Aerospace

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2 months ago

Archer Aviation Plans UK Engineering Hub to Support eVTOL and Defense Programs Aviation News – Archer Aviation has announced plans to establish a new engineering hub in South West England to support advanced aviation and defense projects. The move expands the company’s international footprint and reinforces the UK’s role in emerging electric and hybrid aircraft development. The U.S.-based company will operate through a newly formed UK subsidiary, building a local engineering team in a region known for its aerospace and defence heritage.

#ArcherAviation #eVTOL #UKAerospace #DefenseInnovation #AdvancedAirMobility #HybridPropulsion #AviationNews #BritishArmy #GKN #FutureAviation

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2 months ago

Wisk Completes First Flight of Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft Aviation News – Wisk Aero has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 autonomous electric aircraft in California. The milestone brings the company closer to introducing the first certified, passenger-carrying autonomous eVTOL aircraft in the United States. The flight took place on December 16, 2025, at Wisk’s flight test facility in Hollister, California. Based in Mountain View, Wisk Aero said the achievement marks a pivotal step in its certification journey, as the Generation 6 aircraft is the platform submitted under its active type certification application.

#WiskAero #eVTOL #AutonomousFlight #AdvancedAirMobility #ElectricAviation #AviationNews #FutureOfFlight #UrbanAirMobility #Aerospace #FlightTest

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3 months ago

Reliable Robotics Secures NASA Contract for Large UAS Airport Testing Reliable Robotics will conduct automated flights using Cessna 208B to validate safety standards for large UAS integration into national airspace by 2026.

Reliable Robotics awarded NASA SBIR Phase III contract to validate large UAS safety standards using automated Cessna 208B flights around airports. Testing concludes by Q3 2026 in California. #ReliableRobotics #NASA #AdvancedAirMobility
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3 months ago

Héli Air Monaco Signs MoU to Pre-Order Vertical’s Valo for Riviera Air Mobility Aviation News – Vertical Aerospace and Héli Air Monaco advance zero-emission air transport Vertical Aerospace and Héli Air Monaco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the pre-order of the new Valo aircraft, marking a significant step toward sustainable air mobility along the French Riviera. The agreement positions Monaco’s historic helicopter operator to introduce zero-emission regional flights. Announced as Vertical unveiled the Valo in London, the MoU outlines Héli Air Monaco’s intention to operate the aircraft across its network once it secures concurrent certification from European and UK regulators, targeted for 2028.

#VerticalAerospace #Valo #HeliAirMonaco #AviationNews #EVTOL #SustainableAviation #ZeroEmissionFlight #FrenchRiviera #AdvancedAirMobility #ElectricAircraft

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3 months ago

Eve Air Mobility and SkyGrid Unveil Automated Air Traffic Roadmap Eve Air Mobility and SkyGrid release a white paper proposing a federated automated air traffic model focused on scalable eVTOL operations in Asia-Pacific.

Eve Air Mobility and SkyGrid unveil a federated model for scalable, automated air traffic management of eVTOLs, focusing on Asia-Pacific where 41% of the global fleet is expected by 2045. #EveAirMobility #SkyGrid #AdvancedAirMobility
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3 months ago

Eve Air Mobility Taps BETA Technologies to Power Next-Generation eVTOL Fleet Aviation News – Eve Air Mobility has chosen BETA Technologies to supply electric pusher motors for its upcoming eVTOL prototypes and future production aircraft, marking a major step toward scaling its 2,800-unit backlog. Eve selected BETA following an extensive evaluation campaign that included purchasing, testing, and validating the motors on its Engineering Prototype. The agreement, representing a potential 10-year opportunity worth up to USD $1 billion, strengthens Eve’s supply chain as it prepares for the first flight of its conforming prototype late this year or early 2026.

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3 months ago

UK Sets 2028 Target for Commercial eVTOL Operations with New Framework UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils safety-first regulatory framework for commercial eVTOL flights by 2028, supporting Vertical Aerospace's VX4 certification.

🇬🇧 The UK targets 2028 for commercial eVTOL operation with a world-first regulatory framework ensuring safety, day/night and all-weather flights. Vertical Aerospace leads with VX4 pre-orders and testing underway. #VerticalAerospace #UK #AdvancedAirMobility
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3 months ago

Joby to Begin Electric Air Taxi Trials in Saudi Arabia Under New Partnership Aviation News – Joby Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Red Sea Global (RSG) and The Helicopter Company (THC) to launch pre-commercial evaluation flights of its electric air taxi in Saudi Arabia in early 2026. The agreement marks a significant step toward introducing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) services in the Kingdom. Joby, a leading U.S. developer of electric air taxis, will work alongside RSG and THC to assess operational needs, infrastructure requirements, and potential routes ahead of future commercial deployment.

#JobyAviation #AirTaxi #eVTOL #SaudiArabia #RedSeaGlobal #THC #AdvancedAirMobility #ElectricAviation #SustainableTravel #AviationNews

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3 months ago

EHang Completes Landmark Pilotless Air Taxi Flights in Central Doha Aviation News – EHang has completed a series of groundbreaking pilotless air taxi trials in Doha, demonstrating human-carrying and point-to-point flights that advance Qatar’s ambitions in next-generation urban mobility. The trials were conducted in the core district of Doha using the EH216-S, EHang’s fully autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. As the world’s leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platform provider, the company worked closely with Qatari authorities to validate the aircraft’s performance and safety in an operational urban environment.

#EHang #eVTOL #AirTaxi #Doha #AdvancedAirMobility #AAM #SmartMobility #Qatar #UrbanAirMobility #AviationNews

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4 months ago

Orange County summit spotlights workforce, public-private partnerships and advanced air mobility At the 2025 Orange County Regional Economic Summit, speakers emphasized partnerships between government, industry and local universities to prepare a growing workforce for technological change, citing defense simulation contracting, rapid population growth and emerging advanced air mobility.

The 2025 Orange County Regional Economic Summit revealed bold strategies for harnessing technology and workforce growth, with local leaders emphasizing the crucial role of public-private partnerships in shaping the future.

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