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SkyDrive Secures Certification Basis for eVTOL from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau

Company Releases First Photos Ahead of Expo 2025 Demonstration Flights All images courtesy SkyDrive Inc. SkyDrive Inc. has reached a significant milestone in the certification process for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has issued a G-1 certification basis for the ‘SKYDRIVE’ eVTOL. This agreement outlines the […]

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Florence Regional Airport Installs South Carolina’s First Electric Aircraft Charger

Charging Infrastructure Supports Both Air and Ground Vehicles Florence Regional Airport (FLO) has installed South Carolina’s first electric aircraft charger through a partnership with BETA Technologies, a Burlington, Vermont-based electric aerospace company. The new charging infrastructure supports electric aircraft and ground vehicles, positioning FLO to expand its operations for the future. Multimodal and Interoperable Charging […]

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AutoFlight Receives CAAC Production Certificate for CarryAll eVTOL Cargo Aircraft

Milestone Certification Enables Mass Production of 2-Ton Electric Aircraft The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted AutoFlight a Production Certificate (PC) for its CarryAll unmanned cargo aircraft. AutoFlight announced that this approval marks the first-ever production license for a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, clearing the way for mass production. […]

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EHang Launches UAM Experience Center in Shenzhen

– EHang Holdings Limited has announced the launch of its Exhibition (Experience) Center in Shenzhen’s Luohu Sports and Leisure Park. It is the world’s first EH216-S takeoff and landing site featuring a fully automated vertical lift vertiport. It also marks a new smart infrastructure in Shenzhen dedicated to the commercial operations of the EH216-S pilotless […]

Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Enhance Vertiport Safety and Air Traffic Management

Collaboration Aims to Improve Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Airspace Efficiency Skyway and MatrixSpace have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection systems. The collaboration aims to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sectors. Enhancing Situational Awareness in Vertiport […]

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Utah Partners with BETA Technologies to Launch Electric Aviation Ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

Landmark Agreement Signed During Utah Aerospace & Defense Day Showcases Vision for Statewide Electric Aircraft Network and Sustainable Air Transportation by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab In recent news from Salt Lake City, the Utah Aerospace & Defense group (47G) is scheduled to sign a landmark agreement with South Burlington, Vermont-based electric aircraft manufacturer, […]

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FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies

Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new initiative to modernize spectrum rules for advanced air mobility systems, a sector that combines crewed and uncrewed aircraft for efficient transportation of people and cargo. The FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), […]

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ANRA and Future Flight Global Partner to Build Digital Backbone for AAM

– ANRA Technologies, a global supplier of autonomous aircraft traffic and fleet management solutions, and Future Flight Global, an innovator in advanced air transportation, have announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the essential digital backbone for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This partnership focuses on creating the infrastructure necessary to support and scale […]

SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Announce eVTOL Plans for Osaka

“Osaka Diamond Routes” to Offer Scenic Air Travel and Enhanced Urban Mobility SkyDrive Inc. and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. have revealed plans for the “Osaka Diamond Routes,” a future eVTOL network designed to enhance mobility in Osaka, Japan. The announcement was made at the “Osaka Roundtable” and outlines plans to connect four key areas in […]

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NC Universities and NCDOT Partner on Air Mobility and Drone Innovation

North Carolina is paving the way for a new era of air transportation. The N.C. Department of Transportation has formed the University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), bringing together top universities to redefine how we transport people and goods through innovative aviation technologies. This initiative brings […]