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UK’s First Permanent Vertiport Opens at Snowdonia Aerospace Centre

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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 […]

Quantum-Systems Awarded AUD $90 Million Contracts by Australian Defence Force

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Delivery and Support for Advanced eVTOL Systems to Enhance ADF Capabilities Quantum-Systems Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Quantum Systems, has been awarded two significant contracts under DEF129-SUAS, formerly known as Land 129 Phase 4B. The contracts, totaling AUD $90 million, were signed on April 24, 2024, in Brisbane, Queensland. They encompass the acquisition of Vector/Scorpion […]

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

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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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NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector Program

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NAVAIR has selected Near Earth Autonomy  to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell, Near Earth will showcase advanced autonomy on […]

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

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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

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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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German Navy Ends UMS Skeldar Helicopter Drone Project

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In recent weeks, there has been repeated speculation in expert circles that the integration of helicopter drones on the German Navy’s corvettes is facing major problems. Now, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the project to deliver a naval drone system for “reconnaissance and identification in the maritime operational area” (AImEG) has […]

Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million

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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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Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Forge Exclusive Distribution Agreement

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Agreement Covers Transwing® VTOL UAS in UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE Overwatch Group, a UK-based specialist in unmanned systems and munitions technologies, and PteroDynamics Inc., a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems provider, have announced a significant strategic relationship. This partnership includes an exclusive distribution agreement for the Transwing® VTOL UAS in the United […]

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Pet Recovery, eVTOL Breakthroughs, and Regulatory Challenges: on this Episode of Weekly Wings

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Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings!  The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this episode, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff dive into the latest advancements and challenges in the drone industry. Join us as we kick off with a fascinating […]

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