Former Opener CEO Ben Diachun joins Hyundai Motor Group’s UAM Division
Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Ben Diachun as Chief Technology Officer of its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Division, who will
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Skyports to support NHS Highlands as it launches UK’s first COVID-19 test delivery service via drone
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is working with Skyports to use drones to transport COVID-19 test
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Lilium to build airframe of its Lilium Jet eVTOL with Aciturri as part of new long-term partnership
Lilium has chosen Aciturri, a global manufacturer of aerostructures and aero engine components, to handle production of its Lilium Jet’s
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EHang addresses additional allegations in Wolfpack Research report and intends to pursue legal action
EHang has released additional details in response to allegations made in a report published by Wolfpack Research last week, and
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AECOM and Ferrovial to design vertiport infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft in Florida
AECOM, one of the world’s leading infrastructure consulting firms, will work with Ferrovial to design a network of vertiports in
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Flock Fridays — Episode 3: Drone-in-a-box, remote pilots and air taxis
This week on #FlockFridays, Edward Anastassacos, CEO of HeroTech8 explains what ‘drone-in-a-box’ actually means and why he thinks the urban
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Astro Aerospace announces acquisition of Horizon Aircraft and looks to propel itself in the eVTOL market
Astro Aerospace has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Horizon Aircraft — the Canadian company which is currently developing
Read MoreEHang refutes claims in Wolfpack Research report; provides update on new facility site in Yunfu
EHang has released pictures showing the development of its new manufacturing site in Yunfu City, China, and says production of
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Tom Turner of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies explains how its expertise can bring value to the eVTOL aircraft market
In this episode, we were delighted to be joined by Tom Turner, Product Manager at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies. The company
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Q&A: Felipe Varon of Varon Vehicles gives update on company’s planned UAM roadmap for Latin America
Varon Vehicles recently announced a joint collaboration with Jaunt Air Mobility — the eVTOL aircraft developer — to help accelerate
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University of California San Diego awarded $5.8 million NASA grant to accelerate rapid development of eVTOL aircraft
A team of engineers from the University of California San Diego have received a University Leadership Initiative grant worth $5.8 million
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Iris Automation launches Canada Pathfinder program to advance commercial drone operations
Iris Automation has launched the Canada Pathfinder Program, which aims help streamline the complex steps required to achieve Beyond Visual
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Archer and Dufour Aerospace added to SMG Consulting’s AAM Reality Index
SMG Consulting’s Advanced Air Mobility Index — the rating tool which describes the likelihood of an eVTOL aircraft developer certifying
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eVTOL Insights expands to Signal and creates new group to provide latest market developments
eVTOL Insights has created an industry group on the powerful encrypted messaging app Signal — giving its readers another platform
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SkyGate project plans to build Italy’s first vertiport in Turin as part of new advanced air mobility ecosystem
A groundbreaking project has been launched in Turin, Italy, which aims to offer a complete ecosystem dedicated to advanced air
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Jaunt Air Mobility supplied contract to develop Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) solutions for electric aircraft
Jaunt Air Mobility has been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
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Jon Damush of Iris Automation talks about the company’s work to develop Detect-and-Avoid software in latest podcast
In this episode, we were joined by Jon Damush, Iris Automation’s Chief Executive Officer. The company is pioneering Detect-and-Avoid systems
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Garmin’s integrated flight deck selected for Joby Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft
Joby Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft will feature the touchscreen Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, after both companies signed a long-term agreement.
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EHang to participate in European Union projects and help integrate unmanned aerial systems into urban airspace
EHang has joined two European Union projects which aim to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles into urban airspaces, including one which
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Archer goes public at a valuation of $3.8 billion; United Airlines places order for $1 billion worth of eVTOL aircraft
eVTOL aircraft developer Archer has gone public in a SPAC merger deal with Atlas Crest Investment Corp, at a valuation
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Solvay to develop composite structure of Vertical Aerospace’s VA-1X eVTOL; flight tests of first prototype to begin this year
Solvay will develop the composite structure of Vertical Aerospace’s VA-1X eVTOL aircraft as part of a new partnership. Together, both
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Joby Aviation generates first revenue and takes key step towards launching first commercial passenger flights in 2024
Joby Aviation is another step closer to delivering commercial passenger flights in 2024, after announcing it has generated revenue as
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Latest developments in Urban Air Mobility to be discussed by industry experts in virtual conference
Some of the leading experts from the global urban air mobility ecosystem will be exploring the latest developments in the
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Ferrovial announces new project to develop 20-strong network of sustainable vertiports in Spain
Ferrovial Airports, the airport infrastructure management company, has launched a project to develop a network of more than 20 interconnected
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