FAA Forecasts 24,600 AAM Flights in First Year
Agency projects advanced air mobility operations could grow to more than 1.6 million annual departures by Year 6.
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Vertical Aerospace Lines Up $100 Million Financing
Funding is intended to support Valo certification work, battery production and development of a hybrid-electric prototype.
Archer To Acquire Wisk From Boeing
Boeing will take a stake in Archer as part of the deal.
Joby Sets September Start for Texas eIPP Flights
The company is targeting its first passenger operations under the federal pilot program before the end of 2026.
Congress Targets AAM Certification Timelines
The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act would require the FAA to publish a certification plan and expected time ranges for advanced aircraft projects.
Archer Midnight Completes California City-to-City Flight
The piloted round trip connected Salinas and Monterey as Archer prepares for planned eIPP operations.
Wisk, NASA Test Single Ground Operator for Three Autonomous Aircraft
The simulation examined a 1-to-3 supervision model on Bay Area IFR routes.
Electra Selects Ohio For EL9 Factory
The $850 million Springfield facility is planned to produce as many as 800 hybrid-electric aircraft annually.
North Texas Offers $1 Million For eVTOL Airport Chargers
Eligible public-use airports may receive up to $200,000 for on-site charging equipment.
FAA Establishes Certification Basis For Electra EL9
Closure of the G-1 issue paper moves the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft into compliance planning.
