The Toyota-based eVTOL maker joins Osaka Metro, Marubeni, Soracle, and local governments to commercialize the Osakako Vertiport on Osaka Bay. SkyDrive has launched Japan's first consortium for the commercial operation and joint usage of an eVTOL vertiport. The Toyota-based company announced the partnership on May 8, 2026. The group will commercialize Osakako Vertiport, a … [Read more...] about SkyDrive, Osaka Metro Launch Japan’s First eVTOL Vertiport Consortium
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NASA Picks Pierce Aerospace for Bay Area Remote ID Sensor Network
Pierce Aerospace to Build Remote ID Network for NASA Across Silicon Valley and Bay Area Metis Technology Solutions taps the Indiana firm to deploy YR1 and YR2S sensors supporting NASA's drone and air taxi research at Ames. Pierce Aerospace will build a Remote ID network for NASA across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Metis Technology Solutions selected the … [Read more...] about NASA Picks Pierce Aerospace for Bay Area Remote ID Sensor Network
Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships with multiple U.S. cities to submit applications under the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), designed to accelerate electric air taxi operations across the nation. Established through President Trump's "Unleashing Drone Dominance" Executive Order, the program creates operational pathways for leading American eVTOL … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Joby Files Trade-Secret Complaint Against Archer
Legal dispute centers on alleged misuse of confidential business information Joby Aviation has filed a legal complaint against Archer Aviation, claiming that a former employee took confidential information before moving to Archer. The complaint was submitted in the Superior Court of California in Santa Cruz County on November 18. Archer denies the allegations. Background … [Read more...] about Joby Files Trade-Secret Complaint Against Archer
Volocopter Launches Europe’s First eVTOL Sandbox in 2026
Volocopter, a leader in urban air mobility (UAM), will launch Europe’s first eVTOL sandbox program in 2026, designed to accelerate the certification and operational readiness of its electric aircraft, VoloCity and VoloXPro, through near-commercial flight trials. The initiative will simulate real-world operations to support type certification, validate point-to-point missions, … [Read more...] about Volocopter Launches Europe’s First eVTOL Sandbox in 2026
