Korean Air Taxi Maker Plana Signs Deal with Japan’s SkyTaxi
The company will deliver 10 hybrid eVTOL aircraft by 2030, with another 40 by 2040.
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Amazon, Beta Air, U.S. Navy Published Patents Last Month
We break down the biggest drone, unmanned aircraft systems, and advanced air mobility-related patents from April 2023.
Mexico’s Redwings to Purchase up to 20 Jaunt eVTOL Air Taxis
Jaunt now has a presence in Mexico, the U.S., Canada, South Korea, and India.
Joby Extends U.S. Air Force Contract, Bringing Total to $131 Million
Under the agreement, the eVTOL manufacturer will supply USAF with nine Joby electric air taxis.
Britten-Norman, Cranfield Aerospace To Merge in Pursuit of Hydrogen Fuel
The two British firms are eyeing hydrogen-powered regional, transport-category jets by 2026.
India To Collaborate With EU on New Drone, AAM Regulations
An agreement between Indian and European aviation authorities will see the two collaborate on new standards for advanced aviation.
Regulatory Roundup: U.S. Federal Legislators Push for UAS Integration
Breaking down key drone, UAS, and AAM regulations from the past month.
FAA Awards Contract for Automated Cargo Network Flight Trials in Alaska
The Merlin Pilot will be the first automated flight control system to secure NAS integration, and aims to reduce workloads amid the ongoing pilot shortage.
Dubai International Unveils ‘Flight to Your Flight’ Vertiport Plan
Skyports and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority are aiming for development of a “network of vertiports for air taxi services” beginning in 2026.
Joby Reports $1.1 Billion in Hand at Close of Fourth Quarter
The eVTOL manufacturer says 2023 will be a transition from planning to delivering aircraft.
