Government investment

UK research agency launches working group to help shape the future of UK airspace

The UK’s future flight innovation challenge, co-funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced a cross-sector working group to help inform policy for future airspace integration of innovative new aviation technology. The future flight […]

UAM infrastructure

Embry-Riddle researching hyperlocal weather-prediction tools for urban drone deliveries

Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the USA are proving the viability of the hyperlocal weather-prediction tools needed to fly autonomous systems in populated areas by flying small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) along simulated delivery […]

Air taxis and personal transports

AirAsia Aviation Group “to lease 100 plus Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOLs from Avalon”

International aircraft leasing company Avalon has today announced that AirAsia Aviation Group Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to lease a minimum of 100 VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon. According to a company […]

Cargo and logistics

Autonomous heavy-lift cargo transport company Nautilus announces USD6 billion orderbook

Natilus, a US autonomous air freight aircraft company, has announced advanced purchase commitments of more than USD6 billion for the delivery of 440+ aircraft in pre-orders, from companies including major airlines and integrators: Volatus Aerospace, Astral Aviation, Aurora […]