AAM/UAM route and programme news

US federal and local agencies partner to develop electric aviation infrastructure at San Antonio

Earlier this month the US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), the City of San Antonio Aviation Department and City Public Service Board (CPS Energy), and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) signed […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Norwegian air sports federation orders AuroAero electric two-seater aircraft INTEGRAL E

AuraAero has announced at AERO Friedrichshafen 2024, that Norges Luftsportforbund, the Norwegian air sports federation which covers all air sports in Norway, has signed an agreement for buying one INTEGRAL E, the electric two-seater, becoming […]

Emerging regulations

GAMA publishes electric aviation recommendations for European regulators, policy makers

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published a Position Paper endorsed by its European Leaders Steering Committee entitled “Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of the Electric aviation Sector in Europe” GAMA reports that the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Archer opens D.C. office and recruits new policy, government and regulatory affairs leaders

Archer Aviation has announced key strategic hires to bolster its government relations efforts and a Washington D.C. office opening. The company says former FAA Administrator and current Archer executive, Billy Nolen, is now Archer’s Chief […]

Air taxis and personal transports

U.S. Army awards Electra USD1.9 million contract for wind tunnel testing of eSTOL logistics aircraft

Electra today announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Army valued at USD1.9 million that funds powered wind tunnel testing of Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The company […]

Cargo and logistics

French airship drone company HyLight attracts investors for next stage of aerial inspection services

HyLight, a French company specialised in aerial inspection using hydrogen airship drones, has announced a fundraising of EUR 3.7 million from VCs and business angels including Y Combinator, Ring Capital, Kima Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and […]