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Ground Infrastructure Experts Wrestle With Vertiport Challenges

Commercial eVTOL aircraft services could require many thousands of vertiports in cities and communities around the world, and that will require a huge planning task, according to companies preparing the way.

FutureFlight

December 20, 2021

U.S. Lawmakers Back Government Support for Advanced Air Mobility

A proposed bill in the House of Representatives has won support from industry groups including the National Business Aviation Association and the Helicopter Association International.

FutureFlight

December 17, 2021

Bristow Evaluates Overair's Butterfly eVTOL for Advanced Air Mobility Plans

The helicopter operations group has made provisional commitments to add up to 250 eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft to its fleet through agreements with Overair, Eve Urban Air Mobility, Vertical Aerospace, and Electra Aero.

FutureFlight

December 17, 2021

Vertical Makes Wall Street eVTOL Takeoff with $300 Million Flotation

The UK-based company's four-passenger VX4 eVTOL will have range of over 100 miles, and prospective launch customers have committed to buy up to 1,350 of the aircraft.

FutureFlight

December 16, 2021

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Vermont Stakes Its Claim as a Launch Pad for Aerospace Innovation

The Hula technology campus and business accelerator vertical capital fund is looking to attract start-ups in the advanced air mobility sector to Burlington, where Beta Technologies' Alia 250 eVTOL is taking shape.

FutureFlight

December 16, 2021

Tailwind Signs for 20 Airflow Hybrid-Electric eSTOL Aircraft

Airflow and Tailwind Air are partnering on the world’s first amphibious seaplane to use distributed electric propulsion.

FutureFlight

December 16, 2021

Electra Signs Conditional Order for 100 eSTOL Aircraft With Germany’s Flyv

Under the terms of a new memorandum of understanding, Flyv and Electra will explore urban and regional network opportunities and collaborate on marketing initiatives for air mobility services..

FutureFlight

December 15, 2021

DeHavilland to Power New-Build Dash 8 Regional Airliners With Hydrogen

Under a provisional agreement with ZeroAvia, the Canadian airframer intends to deliver hydrogen-powered versions of its twin turboprop airliner, as well as being able to retrofit existing in-service aircraft with the next five years.

FutureFlight

December 15, 2021

H2 Clipper Hydrogen Airship Boosted by Dassault's Support

The California-based start-up is joining Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience Lab business accelerator as it steps up plans to bring a hydrogen-powered airship to market.

FutureFlight

December 15, 2021

United Airlines Signs As Investor and Customer For ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Conversion Kit

United Airlines joins Alaska Airlines in latest round of funding for ZeroAvia, whose ZA-2000RJ hydrogen propulsion system could power Bombardier CRJ550 regional airlinerss by 2028.

FutureFlight

December 13, 2021

Element 1 and Nexa Make the Case For Methanol-to-Hydrogen Propulsion

The partners say that methanol-to-hydrogen generators can provide a cost-effective and sustainable basis for fuel cell-based powerplant for electric aircraft.

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December 13, 2021

Drone Maintenance Group Targets eVTOL Aircraft Support Requirements

Robotic Skies runs a global network of independent service centers for uncrewed aircraft systems that it says could soon be providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for eVTOL air taxi operations.

FutureFlight

December 10, 2021

Eviation Unveils Executive Version of Alice as First Flight Nears

The introduction of a corporate-configured Alice comes as Eviation prepares to fly the all-electric aircraft for the first time.

FutureFlight

December 10, 2021

Volocopter Presents Blueprint for Urban Air Mobility Ground Infrastructure

The eVTOL aircraft developer says partners can use a handbook based on its VoloPort concept to develop landing sites for air taxi operations in cities.

FutureFlight

December 9, 2021

Heart's Electric Regional Airliner Will Use Garmin Flight Deck

The U.S. avionics manufacturer's G3000 integrated flight deck is gaining traction in the advanced air mobility sector, having now been selected by electric aircraft manufacturers Heart Aerospace and Joby Aviation.

FutureFlight

December 9, 2021

New U.S. Scheduled Carrier Commits to Using Universal's Hydrogen Conversion

Connect Airlines has committed to converting up to 24 Dash 8-300 regional aircraft to hydrogen propulsion by installing Universal Hydrogen's technology.

FutureFlight

December 9, 2021

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.

FutureFlight

December 9, 2021

BAE Investment in Electrification Technology Targets Roles in New Aircraft

A “multimillion-dollar” investment will expand the capabilities of BAE System’s Endicott, New York facility to include electric subsytems for aircraft.

FutureFlight

December 9, 2021

Ameriflight Will Convert Freighter Fleet for Autonomous Flight

The U.S. cargo carrier has become the second prospective operator for the autonomous flight system being developed by Merlin Labs for service entry in 2023.

FutureFlight

December 8, 2021

EASA Seeks Input on Flight Crew Licensing and Training

The European agency's notice of proposed amendment covers changes to pilot licensing requirements for aircraft it classes as gyroplanes and is open for industry comment through mid-January.

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December 8, 2021

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Latest

Ground Infrastructure Experts Wrestle With Vertiport Challenges

Commercial eVTOL aircraft services could require many thousands of vertiports in cities and communities around the world, and that will require a huge planning task, according to companies preparing the way.

U.S. Lawmakers Back Government Support for Advanced Air Mobility

A proposed bill in the House of Representatives has won support from industry groups including the National Business Aviation Association and the Helicopter Association International.

Bristow Evaluates Overair's Butterfly eVTOL for Advanced Air Mobility Plans

The helicopter operations group has made provisional commitments to add up to 250 eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft to its fleet through agreements with Overair, Eve Urban Air Mobility, Vertical Aerospace, and Electra Aero.

Vertical Makes Wall Street eVTOL Takeoff with $300 Million Flotation

The UK-based company's four-passenger VX4 eVTOL will have range of over 100 miles, and prospective launch customers have committed to buy up to 1,350 of the aircraft.

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Vermont Stakes Its Claim as a Launch Pad for Aerospace Innovation

The Hula technology campus and business accelerator vertical capital fund is looking to attract start-ups in the advanced air mobility sector to Burlington, where Beta Technologies' Alia 250 eVTOL is taking shape.

Tailwind Signs for 20 Airflow Hybrid-Electric eSTOL Aircraft

Airflow and Tailwind Air are partnering on the world’s first amphibious seaplane to use distributed electric propulsion.

Electra Signs Conditional Order for 100 eSTOL Aircraft With Germany’s Flyv

Under the terms of a new memorandum of understanding, Flyv and Electra will explore urban and regional network opportunities and collaborate on marketing initiatives for air mobility services..

DeHavilland to Power New-Build Dash 8 Regional Airliners With Hydrogen

Under a provisional agreement with ZeroAvia, the Canadian airframer intends to deliver hydrogen-powered versions of its twin turboprop airliner, as well as being able to retrofit existing in-service aircraft with the next five years.

H2 Clipper Hydrogen Airship Boosted by Dassault's Support

The California-based start-up is joining Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience Lab business accelerator as it steps up plans to bring a hydrogen-powered airship to market.

United Airlines Signs As Investor and Customer For ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Conversion Kit

United Airlines joins Alaska Airlines in latest round of funding for ZeroAvia, whose ZA-2000RJ hydrogen propulsion system could power Bombardier CRJ550 regional airlinerss by 2028.

Element 1 and Nexa Make the Case For Methanol-to-Hydrogen Propulsion

The partners say that methanol-to-hydrogen generators can provide a cost-effective and sustainable basis for fuel cell-based powerplant for electric aircraft.

Drone Maintenance Group Targets eVTOL Aircraft Support Requirements

Robotic Skies runs a global network of independent service centers for uncrewed aircraft systems that it says could soon be providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for eVTOL air taxi operations.

Eviation Unveils Executive Version of Alice as First Flight Nears

The introduction of a corporate-configured Alice comes as Eviation prepares to fly the all-electric aircraft for the first time.

Volocopter Presents Blueprint for Urban Air Mobility Ground Infrastructure

The eVTOL aircraft developer says partners can use a handbook based on its VoloPort concept to develop landing sites for air taxi operations in cities.

Heart's Electric Regional Airliner Will Use Garmin Flight Deck

The U.S. avionics manufacturer's G3000 integrated flight deck is gaining traction in the advanced air mobility sector, having now been selected by electric aircraft manufacturers Heart Aerospace and Joby Aviation.

New U.S. Scheduled Carrier Commits to Using Universal's Hydrogen Conversion

Connect Airlines has committed to converting up to 24 Dash 8-300 regional aircraft to hydrogen propulsion by installing Universal Hydrogen's technology.

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.

BAE Investment in Electrification Technology Targets Roles in New Aircraft

A “multimillion-dollar” investment will expand the capabilities of BAE System’s Endicott, New York facility to include electric subsytems for aircraft.

Ameriflight Will Convert Freighter Fleet for Autonomous Flight

The U.S. cargo carrier has become the second prospective operator for the autonomous flight system being developed by Merlin Labs for service entry in 2023.

EASA Seeks Input on Flight Crew Licensing and Training

The European agency's notice of proposed amendment covers changes to pilot licensing requirements for aircraft it classes as gyroplanes and is open for industry comment through mid-January.

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