New Initiative Aims to Transform Urban Transportation The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an initiative to develop air corridors and regulatory frameworks for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones. This effort, led by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) entities—Technology … [Read more...] about UAE Maps Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones
Urban Air Mobility
SkyDrive Secures Certification Basis for eVTOL from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
Company Releases First Photos Ahead of Expo 2025 Demonstration Flights All images courtesy SkyDrive Inc. SkyDrive Inc. has reached a significant milestone in the certification process for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has issued a G-1 certification basis for the 'SKYDRIVE' eVTOL. This agreement outlines … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Secures Certification Basis for eVTOL from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
AutoFlight Receives CAAC Production Certificate for CarryAll eVTOL Cargo Aircraft
Milestone Certification Enables Mass Production of 2-Ton Electric Aircraft The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted AutoFlight a Production Certificate (PC) for its CarryAll unmanned cargo aircraft. AutoFlight announced that this approval marks the first-ever production license for a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, clearing … [Read more...] about AutoFlight Receives CAAC Production Certificate for CarryAll eVTOL Cargo Aircraft
Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Enhance Vertiport Safety and Air Traffic Management
Collaboration Aims to Improve Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Airspace Efficiency Skyway and MatrixSpace have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection systems. The collaboration aims to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) … [Read more...] about Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Enhance Vertiport Safety and Air Traffic Management
SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Announce eVTOL Plans for Osaka
"Osaka Diamond Routes" to Offer Scenic Air Travel and Enhanced Urban Mobility SkyDrive Inc. and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. have revealed plans for the "Osaka Diamond Routes," a future eVTOL network designed to enhance mobility in Osaka, Japan. The announcement was made at the "Osaka Roundtable" and outlines plans to connect four key areas in the city: Shin-Osaka/Umeda, Morinomiya, … [Read more...] about SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Announce eVTOL Plans for Osaka
