A phased, system-wide approach focuses on operations, infrastructure, and public acceptance Japan’s leading AAM provider, SkyDrive, has translated the country's plan for advanced air mobility (AAM). The Japanese roadmap stands out for its practicality. While many countries highlight aircraft development, Japan has taken a broader approach. Its national roadmap outlines how to … [Read more...] about Why Japan’s AAM Roadmap May Be the Most Realistic in the World
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Skyportz Sees Opportunity in Indian Drone Market
Skyportz, an Australian developer of modular vertipad infrastructure, has released analysis identifying Delhi and India as pivotal markets for advanced air mobility (AAM) deployment. The Advanced Air Mobility Vertiport Market Study forecasts substantial growth potential for electric air taxi networks across the subcontinent over the next two decades. According to Skyportz's … [Read more...] about Skyportz Sees Opportunity in Indian Drone Market
LIFT Aircraft Begins FAA Type Certification for Commercial HEXA eVTOL
Move expands HEXA lineup and positions the company for commercial and autonomous air taxi operations LIFT Aircraft has started the Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification process for a new commercial version of its HEXA electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The company announced the milestone from Austin, Texas. The new aircraft, called the HEXA … [Read more...] about LIFT Aircraft Begins FAA Type Certification for Commercial HEXA eVTOL
Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
Autonomous aviation company Wisk Aero has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its effort to deliver the first FAA-certified autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the United States. The Generation 6 aircraft performed its initial vertical takeoff, hover, and stabilized flight maneuvers at Wisk's … [Read more...] about Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
