Emerging regulations

New guide to passenger eVTOL global regulations, standards, CONOPs and roadmaps published

The Urban Air Mobility News and Global AAM/UAM Market Map teams have launched a new update to the dynamic publication AAM regulations, standards, CONOPS and roadmaps for passenger-carrying operations, which gives subscribers an up-to-date view […]

Air taxis and personal transports

“EHang, Hefei Hey Airlines granted air operator certificate by the CAAC – commercial operations imminent”

Multiple media reports say EHang has received acceptance of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) application from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its EH216-S, paving the way for commercial operations. According to China’s […]

UAM infrastructure

“Airports will need to invest in renewable charging systems to prepare for electric regional air mobility”

“Airports should invest strategically in renewable energy sources and battery storage systems to support the operational demands of electric aircraft,” is a key recommendation from a new report “Study on electric regional air mobility integration […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Lyte Aviation, LYNEports and Bluenest to develop vertiports throughout the Middle East

Multiple social media reports say that UK-based hybrid hydrogen-electric VTOL aircraft developer Lyte Aviation and infrastructure developers LYNEPorts and Bluenest partnered to build vertiports throughout Middle East, stating in Oman and the UAE. According to […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

Abu Dhabi Aviation Group and Archer “to deploy Midnight eVTOL aircraft globally this year”

The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reports that Abu Dhabi Aviation Group (ADA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archer Aviation to deploy the first fleet of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

Archer and Ethiopian Airlines to develop Midnight eVTOL network in Ethiopia

Archer Aviation announced today that it has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch Edition” programme. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

AMSL Aero, Archerfield Airport research liquid hydrogen refuelling in time for 2032 Brisbane Olympics

AMSL Aero has agreed to explore liquid hydrogen refuelling infrastructure options at Archerfield Airport, paving the way for zero-emission passenger and medical flights across Queensland and at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “The […]