Government investment

China launches government body to oversee economic development of AAM industry

China Daily reports China’s top economic planner has established a department to support the development of the burgeoning low-altitude economy. “The new department, under the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), is responsible for formulating […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

Weihei City industrial development company “to buy 30 EHang eVTOLs”, launch AAM centre in the city

EHang has signed a project cooperation agreement with the Management Committee of the Torch High-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Weihai City in Shandong Province, China,  “to establish comprehensive industry collaboration on pilotless eVTOLs in the […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

EHang partners with CCIT on low altitude 5G, 6G, satcoms, sensing and navigation

EHang has announced a strategic partnership with China Communications Information & Technology Group (CCIT) in the fields of the low-altitude economy and advanced air mobility ecosystem. “In response to the big data services for unmanned […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Ehang, Fangshan local authority establish eVTOL-based emergency services centre in Beijing

EHang has announced a strategic partnership with the People’s Government of Fangshan District, Beijing. “Together, the two parties aim to advance the low-altitude emergency rescue sector by establishing EHang’s national headquarters for low-altitude emergency rescue […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Vertical Aerospace reports approval for a further USD50 million investment

Vertical Aerospace Ltd reports it has entered into definitive documents and received shareholder approval for a transaction that includes up to USD50 million in new committed funding. “Today’s announcement marks the significant advancement of the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Horizon Aircraft announces CAD 8.4 million in new investment for Cavorite X7 development

Horizon Aircraft has announced it has received an investment from a strategic investor and aerospace supporter, for aggregate proceeds of CAD8.4 million. “The strategic financing will fortify Horizon Aircraft’s balance sheet, provide stability in the […]