AAM/UAM route and programme news

Archer announces major vertiport and eVTOL manufacturing agreement with Abu Dhabi partners

Archer Aviation has announced the signing of a framework agreement in Abu Dhabi today at the DRIFTx mobility event. This agreement covers multi-hundred-million dollar investments to accelerate Archer’s planned commercial air taxi operations in the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

VÆRIDION completes first functional validation tests of multiple electric-engine concept

Vaeridion, a Munich based aircraft manufacturer has successfully started an extensive functional test campaign of its Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) demonstrator. “VÆRIDION’s novel electric propulsion system powers a single nose-mounted propeller by redundant and isolated […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Jean-Michel Jarre is “world’s first passenger to take off in KleinVision’s flying AirCar”

KleinVision’s AirCar took to the skies with electronic music pioneer, Jean-Michel Jarre as its first passenger this month, “signaling a new era of transportation innovation”, said the company. AirCar, which the company says received the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Robinson Helicopter Company acquires Ascent Aerosystems, adding tactical uncrewed solutions portfolio

Robinson Helicopter Company has acquired Ascent AeroSystems. “Ascent AeroSystems, recognised for its efficient and compact coaxial helicopter drones designed for industrial, public safety, and defense applications, brings a wealth of technological synergies that align with […]

UAM infrastructure

eVertiSKY publishes UAM checklist for cities

A checklist for city officials, urban planners, and stakeholders has been created and published by eVertiSKY, Chicago USA.  The company says the checklist is designed to guide the seamless integration of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) […]