The three companies will study last-mile emergency medical logistics using SkyDrive's eVTOL aircraft to bypass severe urban congestion in India. Air India, SkyDrive Inc. and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding on eVTOL medical air logistics in India. The three companies announced the MoU on July 31, 2026. India's major cities face severe traffic … [Read more...] about Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Partner for Medical Air Logistics Study
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BETA Technologies Makes the Case for Advanced Air Mobility
Electric aircraft developer argues that economics, infrastructure, and practical missions are bringing UAM closer to commercial reality. While much of the advanced air mobility discussion has focused on future passenger services, BETA Technologies is making a broader case. The company argues that electric aviation can succeed by solving practical transportation challenges … [Read more...] about BETA Technologies Makes the Case for Advanced Air Mobility
Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
UC Berkeley research presented in Korea finds that dynamic fares could strengthen the business case for airport air taxi service Can Urban Air Mobility (UAM) work? Research presented at Korea Drone and UAM Expo suggests dynamic pricing could make airport air taxis economically viable. While much of the urban air mobility (UAM) conversation has focused on aircraft … [Read more...] about Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
FAA Highlights First Interstate eVTOL Organ Transport Test Under Integration Pilot Program
BETA Technologies flight demonstrates how electric aircraft could support future medical transport and Advanced Air Mobility operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a significant milestone for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The agency said BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation completed an interstate flight test using an electric … [Read more...] about FAA Highlights First Interstate eVTOL Organ Transport Test Under Integration Pilot Program
FAA Moves from Planning to Building for Advanced Air Mobility
New research facility signals shift from policy development to operational readiness The Federal Aviation Administration is taking another step toward integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) into the National Airspace System (NAS), breaking ground this week on a dedicated research facility designed to study how the next generation of vertical flight aircraft will safely … [Read more...] about FAA Moves from Planning to Building for Advanced Air Mobility
