Innovators Compete to Build Self-Flying Emergency Aircraft
GoAERO is a three-year competition backed by NASA, Boeing, RTX, Honeywell, and aviation and first response industry groups.
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U.S. Military Gets First Look at Ultra Short Aircraft
Manufacturer Electra performs demonstration flights for the military under a $85 million contract with the U.S. Air Force.
DOT: Final Rule on Air Taxi Pilot Training, Operations Coming Soon
At the Honeywell Advanced Air Mobility Summit in Washington, D.C., stakeholders clamor for regulatory clarity.
Embry-Riddle Partners to Prepare Cities for Self-Flying Aircraft, Air Taxis
The country’s premier aviation and aerospace academy is working with the newly formed Advanced Air Mobility Association (AAMA) to create blueprints for integration.
Vertical Completes First Phase of Testing With New Air Taxi Prototype
U.K. manufacturer took a prototype of its flagship VX4 through ground testing and multiple crewed tethered flights at Cotswold Airport.
Joby Seeks Middle East’s First Air Taxi Operator Certification
The manufacturer earlier this year announced plans to fly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as soon as 2026.
Beta Granted $20M to Explore Electric Aircraft and Chargers for Emergency Response
The manufacturer is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to install electric chargers across the East and Gulf coasts.
Electric Air Taxis Could Fly Passengers at 2032 Brisbane Olympics, City Says
The Brisbane City Council last week released a proposal to overhaul the city’s transportation system, including the potential introduction of urban air mobility services.
Electra Appoints Ex-Boeing Executive as CEO
Boeing former chief strategy officer B. Marc Allen, who held an array of positions with the company for more than a decade, will lead the hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer.
NASA Pod Helps Self-Flying Aircraft ‘See’ Surroundings
The space agency’s AIRVUE project uses cameras and sensors to collect information on obstacles in the environment, compiling it into a massive database.
