The Federal Aviation Administration released new design guidelines for vertiports, infrastructure that will support Advanced Air Mobility aircraft.

Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, successfully completed the first flight of its zero-emission Alice aircraft.

Boeing and its joint venture partner Wisk have released a roadmap for transitioning to a future where automated and uncrewed aircraft can safely carry passengers and cargo in urban and suburban areas. 

Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start collaborating on the launch of urban air mobility services across various countries in Latin America. 

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has entered into a teaming agreement with Sierra Nevada Corporation to advance Bell’s High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft.

The US Congress took two significant steps this summer to advance the safe, timely and efficient start-up of the nation’s rapidly expanding Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector.  Group Editor Marty Kauchuk looks into the moves.

Air Canada has made an agreement to purchase 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. 

United has made a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026.

Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond.

MintAir signed a Letter of Intent with Jaunt Air Mobility LLC to form a strategic partnership and purchase Jaunt Journey electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.