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. 

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.

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.

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.

Eve Holding, Inc. will conduct its first North American urban air mobility simulation using helicopters powered by Blade Air Mobility, Inc., as a substitute for an electric vertical take-off and landing.

Joby Aviation, Inc. is expanding its existing contract with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program that increases the contract’s potential value by more than $45 million.

Aptima, Inc., has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to assist the Air Education and Training Command’s Detachment 62 to determine the pilot proficiencies and training needed for eVTOL operators.

Archer Aviation Inc. has received a $10 million pre-delivery payment from United Airlines for 100 of the company’s initial production eVTOL aircraft. 

Airbus Helicopters has started construction of a test centre for CityAirbus NextGen, with company representatives, politicians, and business leaders attending the ground-breaking ceremony.