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Avionics Networks Joins Viasat’s Velaris Partner Program

LECO-SOLARIS Solution Enhances UAV Connectivity for Critical Operations with Viasat’s Advanced Satellite Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Avionics Networks, a company focused on developing innovative communications systems for UAVs, recently announced their participation in telecommunications giant Viasat’s Velaris partner program, giving them access to Viasat’s drone and advanced air mobility focused satellite […]

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FAA Drone & AAM Symposium 2024, Key Takeaways and Future Predictions: A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Dawn Zoldi

Reflections on the FAA Drone & AAM Symposium DRONELIFE is honored to post this Op-Ed by industry thought leader Dawn Zoldi on the conversations and results from the recent FAA Drone and AAM Symposium, sponsored by the FAA and AUVSI.  If you missed attending, read on for an inside view of the key messages delivered […]

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FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration

FAA’s Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, […]

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AIRT Launches ‘AAM For Good’ to Advance Air Mobility for Public Safety and Emergencies

Program Aims to Develop Framework for Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Systems in Critical Situations AIRT, a leading non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida, has announced the launch of a new program, AAM For Good℠. This initiative is designed to support the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems and technology for public safety and emergency […]

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Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation Partner to Develop Electric Air Taxi Network in California

Revolutionizing Urban Travel: Collaborative Effort to Integrate eVTOL Aircraft into California’s Airport Operations Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest operates. Archer Aviation, a leading manufacturer […]

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Skyportz Welcomes New Action Plan for Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Australia

Victoria’s Government Introduces Strategic Framework to Boost Vertiport Development Skyportz, an Australian vertiport developer, has expressed strong support for the newly released Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Action Plan for the State of Victoria. This plan marks a significant step forward in establishing the necessary infrastructure for air taxi operations and other AAM initiatives. Five years […]

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SkyDrive and JR Kyushu Partner for Feasibility Study on eVTOL Deployment in Kyushu

Agreement Aims to Enhance Tourism and Urban Development through Advanced Air Mobility SkyDrive Inc., a prominent Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) have entered into an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for the deployment of eVTOLs in the Kyushu region. This SkyDrive and JR Kyushu partnership seeks to explore the […]

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Skyports Partners with Jeju Air on Korean Vertiport Development

Strategic Collaboration Aims to Foster Korean Advanced Air Mobility Market Skyports Infrastructure, a leading provider of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has announced a partnership with Jeju Air Co., Korea’s foremost low-cost airline. This collaboration is set to support the deployment of vertiports for air taxi operations in Korea. The agreement, […]

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SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification: Paving the Way for eVTOL Innovations in American Airspace

Japanese Developer SkyDrive Collaborates with JCAB and FAA to Bring the SD-05 to Market, Targeting 2026 for North American Expansion by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese “flying car” eVTOL (electronic vertical takeoff and landing) developer Skydrive recently announced that the FAA had accepted their application for type certification for their three-seater “Skydrive” SD-05 […]

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Front End Conducts Historic Air Taxi Trial in Mecca

Pioneering demonstration aims to enhance mobility solutions for future Hajj events in Saudi Arabia Front End, a leader in integrating advanced technology across sectors, has successfully enabled the first unmanned air taxi trial in Mecca, in collaboration with EHang, the leading urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company. This trial signifies a key advancement towards […]

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