FAA's Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, 2026, as set forth by … [Read more...] about FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
Urban Air Mobility
AIRT Launches ‘AAM For Good’ to Advance Air Mobility for Public Safety and Emergencies
Program Aims to Develop Framework for Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Systems in Critical Situations AIRT, a leading non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida, has announced the launch of a new program, AAM For Good℠. This initiative is designed to support the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems and technology for public safety and emergency … [Read more...] about AIRT Launches ‘AAM For Good’ to Advance Air Mobility for Public Safety and Emergencies
Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation Partner to Develop Electric Air Taxi Network in California
Revolutionizing Urban Travel: Collaborative Effort to Integrate eVTOL Aircraft into California’s Airport Operations Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest operates. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation Partner to Develop Electric Air Taxi Network in California
Skyportz Welcomes New Action Plan for Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Australia
Victoria's Government Introduces Strategic Framework to Boost Vertiport Development Skyportz, an Australian vertiport developer, has expressed strong support for the newly released Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Action Plan for the State of Victoria. This plan marks a significant step forward in establishing the necessary infrastructure for air taxi operations and other AAM … [Read more...] about Skyportz Welcomes New Action Plan for Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Australia
SkyDrive and JR Kyushu Partner for Feasibility Study on eVTOL Deployment in Kyushu
Agreement Aims to Enhance Tourism and Urban Development through Advanced Air Mobility SkyDrive Inc., a prominent Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) have entered into an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for the deployment of eVTOLs in the Kyushu region. This SkyDrive and JR Kyushu partnership seeks to explore the potential … [Read more...] about SkyDrive and JR Kyushu Partner for Feasibility Study on eVTOL Deployment in Kyushu
