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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 […]

EHang Announces $30 Million Share Repurchase Program Amid Major Advancements in Urban Air Mobility

Chinese AAM Leader Demonstrates Confidence with New UAM Facility in Hefei and Continued Progress Toward Mass Production of Passenger Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Guangzhou-based advanced air mobility company EHang recently announced that their board of directors had pproved a Share Repurchase Program, pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to […]

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Lilium Embarks on Restructuring and New Investment Efforts

KPMG to Lead M&A Process; Insolvency Filings Approved for German Subsidiaries Lilium N.V.,(Nasdaq: LILM) a developer of electric aircraft for Regional Air Mobility (RAM), recently announced it has engaged KPMG to oversee a structured and open M&A process. The Local Court of Weilheim approved insolvency filings for Lilium’s German subsidiaries, granting the company’s application for […]

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LIFT Japan Set to Launch eVTOL Flight Experiences at Expo 2025

Marubeni Aerospace Partners with LIFT Aircraft to Bring HEXA eVTOL to Japan LIFT Aircraft, in partnership with Marubeni Aerospace, plans to launch its unique pay-per-flight eVTOL service in Japan during World Expo 2025. Following successful demonstrations in Osaka and an exhibition at SusHi Tech 2024 in Tokyo, the collaboration marks Japan as the first market […]

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Building the Backbone for Advanced Aviation: Industry Experts Discuss Infrastructure Needs

Key Stakeholders Outline the Path Forward for UAS and AAM Networks At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit held today in Cambridge, MA, industry leaders gathered to address a pressing question: “If We Build It, Will They Come?” The panel discussion, titled “Infrastructure Supporting Advanced Aviation Operations,” brought together experts to explore the […]

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Who’s Investing in Advanced Air Mobility?

Mixed Signals from Public and Private Sectors at AUVSI New England Summit The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry faces a funding shift as venture investment declines but public interest rises. At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit in Cambridge, Massachusetts, experts gathered to discuss the state of AAM funding. With a conference theme […]

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Lilium and GE Aerospace Partner to Enhance eVTOL Safety Through Advanced Flight Data Monitoring

New Collaboration Integrates Lilium’s Fleet Optimizer with GE’s EMS Platform, Bringing Critical Safety Insights and Analytics to eVTOL Operators Worldwide by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Las Vegas-based eVTOL (electronic Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft developer Lilium and Ohio-based aircraft engine developer GE Aerospace recently announced a new safety-focused partnership, bringing together their flight […]

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DRONELIFE’s Media Picks at FIX2024: Highlighting Global Tech Innovations

FIX2024 Media Picks Awards Showcases Cutting-Edge Solutions, with Top Honors for rgblab, MORAI, and Hyundai Elevator Co. The FIX2024 conference, South Korea’s premier technology showcase held in Daegu, brought together innovators from around the world. Known as the country’s version of CES, FIX2024 highlighted groundbreaking technologies across various sectors, from autonomous systems to AI-driven solutions. […]

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FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility

Industry Leaders React to New Pilot and Operational Standards as the U.S. Takes a Critical Step Toward Scaling eVTOL and AAM Innovations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent issuance of the final draft of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift aircraft regulations has drawn comment and positive […]

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