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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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FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People

AVSS PRS-M3DT Parachute Enables DJI Dock 2 Flights Without Waivers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. Commercial drone operators using the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS PRS-M3DT drone parachute can now fly over people without needing to submit an FAA 107.39 flight over […]

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UK’s First Permanent Vertiport Opens at Snowdonia Aerospace Centre

The UK’s first permanent vertiport will be officially unveiled on July 17th.  in Llanbedr, North Wales. SLiNK-TECH designed the first vertiport of its kind in the UK, the launch of which marks a significant milestone for the UK drone industry. Snowdonia Aerospace Centre (SAC) purchased PORTAL in January and completed installation last week. The advanced […]

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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Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million

Strategic Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Aircraft Production Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. have announced a significant $55 million investment from Stellantis, under the companies’ strategic funding agreement. This follows the achievement of Archer’s transition flight test milestone last month and adds to Stellantis’ prior $39 million in open market purchases of Archer stock earlier […]

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Skyports Partners with Korean Domestic Carrier on Vertiport Development

Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), a provider of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has announced it has entered a partnership with Jeju Air Co., Korea’s number one low-cost airline, to support the deployment of vertiports for air taxi operations in Korea. The agreement, formalised during a signing ceremony at Gimpo City, Korea, will […]

NextNorth Air Mobility and FlyNow Aviation to Collaborate on Sandbox Project for Urban Air Mobility

NextNorth Air Mobility,Lda, an airline specializing in air taxis, and FlyNow Aviation GmbH, a developer of modular electric eCopters, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions, with a focus on the Middle Eastern region. This MoU is a direct outcome of the collaborative discussions […]