The U.S. subsidiary of the Quantum Systems Group opens a 3,200-square-foot engineering and R&D office in Huntsville's Cummings Research Park corridor. Quantum-Systems Inc. opened a 3,200-square-foot engineering and research and development office in Huntsville, Alabama, on August 24, 2026. The site sits in Upland Park, adjacent to Cummings Research Park, the second-largest … [Read more...] about Quantum-Systems Opens Huntsville, Alabama Outpost
Aerospace Innovation
Michigan’s Bet on the Low Altitude Economy: How M Air Connects Aerospace Innovation and Detroit Manufacturing
At XPONENTIAL 2026 this week, leaders from University of Michigan outlined an ambitious vision for the future of drones and advanced air mobility (AAM): one where Michigan becomes a central hub for the emerging low altitude economy by combining aerospace innovation with Detroit’s industrial manufacturing strength. DRONELIFE had the opportunity for a meaningful discussion with … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Bet on the Low Altitude Economy: How M Air Connects Aerospace Innovation and Detroit Manufacturing
Canada Bets Big on Sovereign Drone Power with New National Innovation Hub
Canada to establish Drone Innovation Hub By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Canada, which has become a world leader in the development of autonomous aviation, aims to expand its domestic capacity in the production of drone and aerospace technologies with the creation of a new Drone Innovation Hub. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) will launch the Hub, to … [Read more...] about Canada Bets Big on Sovereign Drone Power with New National Innovation Hub
Archer Aviation to Acquire Los Angeles Airport as Strategic Air Taxi Hub and AI Testbed
Acquisition Overview Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has announced an agreement to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) in Los Angeles for approximately $126 million in cash. The 80-acre site will serve as both the operational hub and artificial intelligence (AI) testbed for the company’s planned Los Angeles air taxi network. The transaction remains subject to … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation to Acquire Los Angeles Airport as Strategic Air Taxi Hub and AI Testbed
Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon
New facility aims to lead Korea’s next era in air transportation and safety training Korean Air has announced plans to construct a major Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Aviation Safety Research and Development (R&D) Center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The investment, totaling KRW 1.2 trillion (approximately USD 875 million), underscores the airline’s vision for future … [Read more...] about Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon
