Emerging regulations

eVTOL operations a step closer in the UK as aviation regulator looks at vertiport design proposals

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation on design proposals for vertiports at existing aerodromes, paving the way for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft operations in the United Kingdom. “Vertiports are sites […]

Batteries

U.S. Department of Energy announces new funding to electrify domestic aircraft, railroads and ships

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced USD15 million for 12 projects across 11 states to advance next-generation, high-energy storage solutions to help accelerate the electrification of the aviation, railroad, and maritime transport sectors. […]

Air taxis and personal transports

AIR partners with Nidec to develop customised eVTOL motor for AIR ONE production model

AIR, a manufacturer of consumer eVTOLs, has announced its partnership with Nidec Motor Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and appliance motors and controls, to develop the motor for the production model of AIR’s two-seater […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Joby completes third stage of FAA certification process

Joby Aviation today announced it has become the “first developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft” to complete the third of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) type certification process. “During […]

Cargo and logistics

Merlin awarded Part 135 Organisational Certification for air freight operations in New Zealand

Merlin, a developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, today announced it received a Part 135 Air Operators Certificate to support future operational freight routes in New Zealand. “Upon the Merlin Pilot’s completed product […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Wisk and the City of Sugar Land, Texas, partner to bring autonomous air taxis to the Greater Houston Region

Wisk Aero, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and the City of Sugar Land, Texas, have entered into a partnership to bring autonomous Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to the Greater Houston region. “Under this new […]