China's EHang earned the world's first eVTOL type certificate last week. [Courtesy: EHang]
Key Takeaways:
China's EHang achieved the world's first eVTOL type certificate for its autonomous EH216-S, authorizing commercial operations and scaled production, marking a significant global AAM milestone.
Amazon announced a major expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service, including prescription delivery in Texas, international growth to the U.K. and Italy, and integration into its existing delivery network.
Archer Aviation is establishing a new headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the UAE, with plans to launch commercial eVTOL air taxi services in Abu Dhabi by 2026.
A startup, Turbulence Solutions, went viral for its "Turbulence Canceling" technology, which aims to reduce flight turbulence by up to 80% for general aviation and eVTOL aircraft.
Hello, and welcome to the Future of FLYING newsletter, our weekly look at the biggest stories in emerging aviation technology. From low-altitude drones to high-flying rockets at the edge of the atmosphere, we’ll take you on a tour of the modern flying world to help you make sense of it all.
Now for this week’s top story:
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
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.
