UTM

UK Research and Innovation seeks feedback on airspace integration plan released by Future Aviation

The UK Future Aviation Industry Working Group (FAIWG) has published a strategic airspace integration plan for the coming 3-5 years. The plan is designed to overcome barriers and unlock potential for the UK. The plan by FAIG for Airspace […]

Air taxis and personal transports

“Interim solution for AAM aircraft FAA certification is required” – GAMA’s CEO Peter Bunce

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes “Looking forward to the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) sector, it is critical that the FAA, DOT and the Office of Management and Budget complete the rulemaking they call the “powered-lift” special […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Joby reports “completion of second of five FAA certification milestones”

Joby Aviation today announced it has completed the second of five stages required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify its revolutionary electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger use. “In […]

Batteries

Battery company Ionblox increases Series B funding to USD32 million, supported by Lilium and partners

Ionblox, a next-generation lithium-ion battery company has announced a second close of its Series B round at an increased USD32 million including investments from original investors Lilium and Applied Ventures who were joined by Temasek […]

Commentary

New ASD study demonstrates potential of Urban Air Mobility as a contributor to sustainable development

The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) published today a White Paper on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Sustainable Development. Envisa, the research and sustainable aviation company that conducted the report says […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Cert Centre Canada and Horizon Aircraft sign MOU for collaboration on certification and services

Cert Centre Canada, a flight test centre, and Horizon Aircraft report they have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) under which the two companies will collaborate on aspects of the continued development and path to […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Shidi/T Cab Tech E20 eVTOL developers announce RMB 100 million round of financing

Shanghai Shidi Technology Co has announced the completion of 100 million RMB Pre-A round of financing to support the development of its five seat TCab Tech E-20 eVTOL.  This round of financing was led by Yuanyi Investment, Kunlun Capital, KIP Capital , and old […]