Australian Government Launches Advanced Air Mobility Initiative
The country's federal government is to work more closely with state authorities in Victoria to accelerate the development of eVTOL aircraft and cargo drone services, as well as the wider AAM industry.
The Australian federal government and authorities in the state of Victoria this week agreed to jointly work on the development of the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. In a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on December 9, officials said that they will push to accelerate the launch of eVTOL aircraft and cargo drone services in the country.
The agreement builds on the A$35.7 million ($25.7 million) investment that the federal government has already committed through its National Emerging Aviation Technology Policy Statement. This seeks to prioritize the development of services including passenger air taxi flights, as well as wider mobility needs for Australian communities.
