Allegiant Stadium, home to the Las Vegas Raiders, will host Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 11. [Courtesy: Las Vegas Raiders]
Key Takeaways:
Increased drone incursions at NFL games have led to federal charges for a rogue pilot, stricter Super Bowl flight restrictions, and renewed calls for legislation to empower local authorities to mitigate unauthorized drone operations.
Airbus is actively developing the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market in Italy, partnering to establish an ecosystem for its CityAirbus NextGen eVTOLs, aiming for operations within the next few years.
Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang has announced a competitive price of $330,000 for its certified EH216-S air taxi in China, significantly undercutting the estimated costs of major competitors.
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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.
