China's EHang earned the world's first eVTOL type certificate last week. [Courtesy: EHang]
Key Takeaways:
China's EHang received the world's first type certificate for its autonomous EH216-S eVTOL aircraft, positioning China as an early leader in commercial Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, adding prescription delivery, launching internationally, and integrating drones into its extensive logistics network.
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is gaining global momentum, with Archer planning commercial air taxi services in the UAE by 2026, and a startup developing technology to reduce flight turbulence by up to 80%.
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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.
