Volocopter's VoloCity eVTOL air taxi is coming to America through a partnership with helicopter operator Bristow Group. [Courtesy: Volocopter]
Key Takeaways:
German eVTOL manufacturer Volocopter is entering the U.S. market through a partnership with Bristow Group, aiming to deploy its VoloCity air taxis with an anticipated earlier certification and commercial launch (starting in 2024 in Europe) than U.S. rivals.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio set a new U.S. record for the most consecutive days in space, spending 355 days aboard the International Space Station due to an unexpected mission extension.
The FAA extended the compliance deadline for its Remote ID rule for drone operators by six months to March 2024, acknowledging difficulties operators faced in acquiring compliant technology.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
