Halo is the commercial variant of Archer's jointly developed dual-use platform, launching with Japan's Marubeni Aerospace as first strategic partner. Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) unveiled Halo, the commercial variant of a jointly developed dual-use platform built with Anduril Industries to serve both defense and commercial markets. The Archer Halo autonomous VTOL was announced … [Read more...] about Archer Unveils Halo, the Commercial Autonomous VTOL Built With Anduril
Advanced Air Mobility
BETA Technologies Makes the Case for Advanced Air Mobility
Electric aircraft developer argues that economics, infrastructure, and practical missions are bringing UAM closer to commercial reality. While much of the advanced air mobility discussion has focused on future passenger services, BETA Technologies is making a broader case. The company argues that electric aviation can succeed by solving practical transportation challenges … [Read more...] about BETA Technologies Makes the Case for Advanced Air Mobility
Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
UC Berkeley research presented in Korea finds that dynamic fares could strengthen the business case for airport air taxi service Can Urban Air Mobility (UAM) work? Research presented at Korea Drone and UAM Expo suggests dynamic pricing could make airport air taxis economically viable. While much of the urban air mobility (UAM) conversation has focused on aircraft … [Read more...] about Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
SkyDrive Flies SD-05 in Yamaguchi to Test 2028 Tourism Use Case
Toyota-based manufacturer flies its SD-05 aircraft twice in Yamaguchi Prefecture to test the tourism use case for its planned 2028 commercial launch. SkyDrive Inc. completed a demonstration flight of its SKYDRIVE Model SD-05 eVTOL on July 13, 2026, the Toyota-based manufacturer announced. The flight, staged inside Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park in western Japan, simulated … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Flies SD-05 in Yamaguchi to Test 2028 Tourism Use Case
Japan Biz Aviation to Support SkyDrive eVTOL Launch by 2028
Toyota-based eVTOL manufacturer partners with HondaJet and Bell 429 operator JBZ to build a commercial framework for its 2028 launch. SkyDrive Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd., the Toyota-based eVTOL manufacturer announced July 9, 2026. Japan Biz Aviation, known as JBZ, currently operates the HondaJet and Bell 429 helicopters and … [Read more...] about Japan Biz Aviation to Support SkyDrive eVTOL Launch by 2028
