Proposed site would become the first announced downtown node in Archer’s planned Los Angeles air taxi network ahead of the LA28 Games Archer Aviation and sports and entertainment company AEG have announced plans to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The companies have entered an exclusive, multi-year partnership for the project. Under the agreement, … [Read more...] about Archer, AEG Plan Downtown Los Angeles Vertiport at L.A. LIVE
Air Taxi
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
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
FAA Moves from Planning to Building for Advanced Air Mobility
New research facility signals shift from policy development to operational readiness The Federal Aviation Administration is taking another step toward integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) into the National Airspace System (NAS), breaking ground this week on a dedicated research facility designed to study how the next generation of vertical flight aircraft will safely … [Read more...] about FAA Moves from Planning to Building for Advanced Air Mobility
Volocopter Unveils VoloXPro and Expands into Pilot Training Market, Air Sports
New ultralight multicopter targets private pilots, training organizations, and future air taxi operators Volocopter has introduced the VoloXPro, a new electrically powered ultralight multicopter. The aircraft is designed for both private and commercial use. The company says the VoloXPro will serve flight schools, flying clubs, and air … [Read more...] about Volocopter Unveils VoloXPro and Expands into Pilot Training Market, Air Sports
