Updated guidance addresses landing areas, charging infrastructure, and airport integration as advanced air mobility moves toward commercial operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released updated draft design standards for facilities supporting vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The proposal marks another step toward building the infrastructure … [Read more...] about FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertiports and Vertical Flight Facilities
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Your Own Personal eVTOL? Skyfly Raises $10 Million to Bring the Axe to Market
UK aircraft developer targets private ownership under new FAA light-sport rules, while expanding into unmanned defense applications. UK-based Skyfly Technologies has raised $10 million to bring its two-seat Axe electric aircraft into commercial production. The aircraft combines vertical takeoff capability with fixed-wing flight, targeting private owners rather than commercial … [Read more...] about Your Own Personal eVTOL? Skyfly Raises $10 Million to Bring the Axe to Market
Testing Electric Aviation for Rural EMS
BETA Technologies, Metro Aviation and Washington County EMS test how electric aviation could support disaster response and medical operations in Texas BETA Technologies and Metro Aviation have completed an electric aircraft demonstration with Washington County Emergency Medical Services in Brenham, Texas. The flight explored how electric aviation could support emergency … [Read more...] about Testing Electric Aviation for Rural EMS
SkyDrive and Verty Target Commercial eVTOL Operations in South Korea by 2028
Partnership will study tourism and regional transportation routes for the three-seat SKYDRIVE aircraft Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has partnered with South Korea’s Verty to prepare for commercial Advanced Air Mobility operations in South Korea. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding covering the planned introduction of SkyDrive’s three-seat SKYDRIVE, … [Read more...] about SkyDrive and Verty Target Commercial eVTOL Operations in South Korea by 2028
Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS
Full-size unmanned helicopter demonstrates deck landings and cargo operations as Robinson shows off range: from small tactical drones to heavy-lift autonomous aircraft Robinson Unmanned is emerging as a significant participant in the growing U.S. unmanned defense and logistics sector. Now, the company is demonstrating how that strategy extends well beyond small … [Read more...] about Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS
