A digital rendering of Clay Lacy Aviation’s planned upgrade to its FBO terminal at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) in Orange County, California. [Courtesy: Overair]
Key Takeaways:
Clay Lacy Aviation partnered with Overair to bring electric air taxis (eVTOLs) to its Southern California FBOs, developing vertiports and committing to supporting multiple charging infrastructure standards.
A multinational crew from Axiom Mission 3, the first all-European commercial astronaut mission, began conducting over 30 microgravity research experiments on the International Space Station.
Indian fleet operator JetSetGo made a significant $1.3 billion order for up to 280 diverse electric aircraft (eVTOLs, eSTOLs) from three different North American manufacturers for various air mobility uses in India.
The advanced air mobility sector continues to see global development, including discussions around charging standards, regulatory frameworks (EU space law, UK vertiports), and concerns over foreign-made drones.
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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.
