Texas to Trial Outlandish, Lifesaving First Response Aircraft
Jump Aero’s Pulse is an electric vertical takeoff and landing design capable of flying anywhere within a 30-mile radius in eight minutes or less.
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China’s EHang Completes First Electric Air Taxi Flight in Brazil
Manufacturer’s self-flying EH216-S takes to the skies above Quadra, São Paulo, in front of Brazilian aviation officials.
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.
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.
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.
Air Taxis, Electric Jets, and More in Store for NBAA-BACE
Advanced air mobility firms Joby Aviation, Lilium, and Electra, are among those to be featured at this year’s event in Las Vegas.
Lilium Begins Testing Electric Jet Power Systems
The manufacturer put the aircraft’s electrical power system, comprising 30 engines within flaps on the main wing and canard, through a series of simulations and tests.
