Australia’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority today released guidelines for vertiport design following extensive community and industry consultation.  This advisory circular (AC) applies to:• persons involved in the design, construction, and operation of vertiports• proponents of vertiports• AAM aircraft owners/operators• planning authorities• aerodrome operators• the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). “This is a great step forward for Australia and shows...

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ASKA A5 is the world’s first flying car to start the type certification process with the FAA. The Silicon Valley air mobility company’s prototype was awarded Certificate of Authorization (COA) and Special Airworthiness Certification by the FAA and has started flight testing. Since 2022 ASKA has performed successful ground testing and in Q1/2023 began conducting on-street driving tests. This Special...

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Ampaire released a 20 page Whitepaper in late June which details the primary benefits of hybrid electric propulsion, named the Executive Guide 1.0. This guide focuses on the current technological readiness of hybrid electric propulsion systems that Ampaire’s aircraft feature and why the current landscape best supports hybrid electric propulsion solutions, at least until battery energy densities increase beyond what...

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Lilium announced earlier this week that it has obtained its G-1 certification basis from the FAA in advance of its efforts to certify Lilium in both the EASA and FAA regulatory spaces. The award is supplemental to the certification basis Lilium received from EASA in 2020 and highlights where Lilium will need to demonstrate conformance to FAA regulations of its...

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Joby Aviation, an industry leader in upcoming eVTOL ride-sharing, has announced that it has officially received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA to fly the first aircraft ever built on its production line in Marina, CA. Joby Aviation’s first production aircraft (left), with room for one pilot plus four passengers On June 28th, 2023, Joby Aviation announced that the...

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Volocopter and Safran Electrical & Power announced on June 22nd at the 2023 Paris Air Show that they have signed an agreement signifying their intention to collaborate on developing a next generation powertrain for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.  The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on the exploration of commercial and engineering partnerships, specifically focused on...

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Plana, a South Korean electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, is making progress in the advanced air mobility (AAM) market with its innovative CP-01 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. With a planned full-scale prototype unveiling in 2025 and commercial operations targeted for 2028, Plana is actively focused on increasing brand awareness, improving communication with customers and partners, and progressing with...

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AutoFlight, an Advanced Air Mobility aircraft developer, and Groupe ADP, a world leader in airport operations, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to experimentally operate the “Prosperity I” electric take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) aircraft from Pontoise Vertiport during the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Under the MoU, AutoFlight will conduct experimental piloted flights from the Pontoise Vertiport,...

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SkyDrive has added to its announcements from the 2023 Paris Air Show, providing more detail on its partnership with Suzuki, announced last year. Under the basic agreement, SkyDrive will begin manufacture of its eVTOL aircraft utilizing a Suzuki production facility in the Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. The two companies aim to start building the eVTOL no later than spring of...

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SkyDrive announced on June 21st that as part of continuing their mission of “taking the lead in the once-in-a-century mobility revolution,” they’ve selected to partner with Thales for the necessary flight control systems on the SkyDrive eVTOL. Flight control systems are one of the key elements of eVTOL aircraft that will function in new and novel ways to accommodate the...

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President of Jaunt Air Mobility’s Canada division Eric Côté has been added to the board of Aéro Montréal, an organization dedicated to positioning Quebec as a forerunner in the advanced aerial mobility industry. The mission of Aéro Montréal is to facilitate and provide all expertise and support that may be needed as companies in Montréal begin to develop aerial mobility...

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H2FLY, a leader in the development of hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrain systems, has announced the next generation of its proprietary fuel cell system H175 – a high-performance and modular power unit designed to be used in commercial aircraft applications. The H175 program will provide a series of fuel cell systems that can be combined and upscaled to power hydrogen-electric aircraft in...

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Archer Aviation has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, as its Chief Safety Officer. “Billy is an incredible leader and has long been a staunch supporter of the eVTOL aircraft industry, spearheading our country’s and the FAA’s global leadership role in this important area,” said Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO. “Together, we will shape the future of transportation...

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Electra Aero has unveiled the test vehicle for its hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft, the first of its kind, marking a significant milestone in Electra’s mission to help decarbonize aviation and revolutionize urban and regional transportation. The bright yellow aircraft is named the Electra Model EL-2 “Goldfinch” in celebration of the beloved, nimble American Goldfinch bird indigenous to...

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Eve Air Mobility and United Airlines announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area. The companies are also working together to identify origin and destination areas and the future route network for Urban Air Mobility (UAM). “Our shared goal is to provide residents and visitors to the San Francisco...

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