FutureFlight On The Radar
Australia's Deakin University Mobility Experts Assess the Case for Advanced Aerial Mobility
Their white paper addresses the potential for eVTOL aircraft to transform transportation options in the country, but questions still remain as to when ride-hailing pioneer Uber may launch trials in Melbourne.

Australia’s Deakin University this month published a white paper evaluating the opportunities and next steps for what it calls Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) and the use of eVTOL aircraft for passenger and freight services. The report argues that the emerging sector offers a significant opportunity for Australia to develop high-tech businesses while highlighting the challenges related to regulation, safety, noise, and community acceptance.

Uber has identified Melbourne as one of the launch cities for its planned Uber Air taxi network, which it has long said would commence in 2023. However, the ride-hailing group has yet to confirm when it intends to begin trial operations in the Australian city, though it previously indicated that these might start in 2020.