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
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AIR Raises $23M to Scale U.S. Operations and Expand eVTOL Production
Funding supports delivery of uncrewed cargo aircraft and personal flight vehicles as U.S. pushes advanced air mobility AIR, an aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has secured $23 million in Series A funding to support U.S. expansion, production scaling, and continued delivery of its uncrewed cargo aircraft. The round was led by … [Read more...] about AIR Raises $23M to Scale U.S. Operations and Expand eVTOL Production
Why Major Airlines Are Investing in Advanced Air Mobility
United, Delta, and Republic Airways see AAM as a solution to infrastructure, access, and efficiency challenges At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held in Washington, D.C., on July 29–30, 2025, aviation and policy leaders gathered to discuss the future of flight. One panel focused on why some of the biggest names in manned aviation—United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and … [Read more...] about Why Major Airlines Are Investing in Advanced Air Mobility
Amprius Secures $15M UAV Battery Order: Scaling High-Performance Power for UAS
Silicon Anode Battery Pioneer Expands Production Capacity to Meet Growing Demand in Defense and Commercial Aviation by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based battery technology developer Amprius Technologies, Inc., whose Silicon Anode Platform underlies a range of high-tech power solutions, today announced it has secured a $15M purchase order from a leading … [Read more...] about Amprius Secures $15M UAV Battery Order: Scaling High-Performance Power for UAS
Florence Regional Airport Installs South Carolina’s First Electric Aircraft Charger
Charging Infrastructure Supports Both Air and Ground Vehicles Florence Regional Airport (FLO) has installed South Carolina’s first electric aircraft charger through a partnership with BETA Technologies, a Burlington, Vermont-based electric aerospace company. The new charging infrastructure supports electric aircraft and ground vehicles, positioning FLO to expand its operations … [Read more...] about Florence Regional Airport Installs South Carolina’s First Electric Aircraft Charger
