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What do college students know about advanced air mobility?

By Paul Brinkmann May 2, 2023

U.S. federal agencies to scrutinize Starship operations

By Paul Brinkmann April 25, 2023

Site visit: Honeywell’s Advanced Air Mobility Lab in Arizona

By Paul Brinkmann April 21, 2023

U.S. Space Command’s role in missile defense looks poised to grow

By Ben Iannotta April 18, 2023

Aachen University wins AIAA’s annual student aircraft competition

By Paul Brinkmann April 17, 2023

Electric air taxi flights in Los Angeles during the 2028 Summer Olympics?

By Paul Brinkmann April 13, 2023

Could this be the future of local air travel?

By Paul Brinkmann April 10, 2023

Mass production facility for electric aircraft to be opened in Vermont

By Paul Brinkmann April 5, 2023

NASA, commercial space industry pledge to learn from each other

By David Hodes March 31, 2023

Sikorsky shares more details about its planned hybrid-electric demonstrator

By Paul Brinkmann March 31, 2023

Electric aircraft execs to lawmakers: U.S. at risk of falling behind China, other nations

By Paul Brinkmann March 30, 2023

Textron plans to have Nexus electric air taxi operational by 2030

By Paul Brinkmann March 30, 2023

Electric aircraft maker announces CX300 conventional takeoff and landing model

By Paul Brinkmann March 14, 2023

Airo Group, the owner of Jaunt Air Mobility, plans to go public

By Paul Brinkmann March 10, 2023

Air taxi developers expect ADS-B tracking to have a big role in crowded skies

By Paul Brinkmann March 6, 2023

AutoFlight exec: Record-setting flight proves electric air taxis are viable

By Paul Brinkmann March 2, 2023

Podcast: A deeper look at aerodynamic lift

By Ben Iannotta March 2, 2023

The quest to electrify Cessna Caravans draws funds, sales orders

By Debra Werner March 2, 2023

Joby Aviation notches milestones toward production, certification

By Paul Brinkmann March 1, 2023

Tiltwing plane company Transcend Air intends to initiate FAA certification ‘soon,’ founders say

By Paul Brinkmann February 17, 2023

These strangely shaped propellers sprang from research into propellerless flight

By Paul Brinkmann February 14, 2023

Fighting fires with drones

By Paul Brinkmann February 10, 2023

What can be said for certain about China’s intent with the balloon?

By Jon Kelvey February 8, 2023

Executives: Air taxi manufacturing will draw expertise from auto industry, but processes won’t be identical

By Paul Brinkmann February 3, 2023

NASA and DARPA are cautioned against overselling the performance of their nuclear rocket tech

By Jon Kelvey February 1, 2023

Caltech’s flying robot Leonardo could have applications from cities to Mars

By Paul Brinkmann January 27, 2023

Electra.aero announces $85M in new funding, much of it prompted by U.S. Air Force award

By Paul Brinkmann January 26, 2023

Task force: Fractured planning threatens roll out of advanced air mobility services

By Paul Brinkmann January 25, 2023

NASA, DARPA join forces to create and test nuclear rocket for Mars journey

By Jon Kelvey January 24, 2023

Proposed FAA office would have purview over air taxis and other novel designs

By Paul Brinkmann January 19, 2023

Damage to mockup of electric aircraft cabin provides data point for future tests and coming standards for certification

By Paul Brinkmann January 18, 2023

What it takes for an air taxi to achieve full transition from hover to winged flight

By Paul Brinkmann January 13, 2023

Joby, Volocopter illustrate divergent pilot training strategies

By Paul Brinkmann January 6, 2023

FAA advances testing for airworthiness of electric aircraft battery

By Paul Brinkmann January 5, 2023

GAO: Lack of clarity over electric aircraft type definitions risks tax confusion for advanced air mobility industry

By Paul Brinkmann January 4, 2023

U.S. Army’s selection of V-280 Valor, a tiltrotor, could be a benefit to those pitching civilian electric tiltrotors

By Paul Brinkmann December 15, 2022

Buttigieg gets hands-on introduction to this all-electric cargo aircraft

By Paul Brinkmann December 14, 2022

This CEO has questions about fast electrification for regional air transportation

By Paul Brinkmann December 12, 2022

This pilot training video may help guide the way toward air taxi pilot requirements

By Paul Brinkmann December 1, 2022

Air mobility companies stake longer distance flights on fuel cell technology

By Paul Brinkmann November 29, 2022

FAA’s proposed rule on powered lift helps clarify path toward certification

By Paul Brinkmann November 23, 2022

Meet Midnight: Archer Aviation unveils the design of its production aircraft

By Ben Iannotta November 17, 2022

Remote piloting through crowded skies looms large for air taxi developers

By Paul Brinkmann November 15, 2022

Archer, United Airlines choose Newark-to-Manhattan route as the first for Archer’s air taxis

By Paul Brinkmann November 10, 2022

Acknowledging pressure from electric aircraft makers, regulators underscore focus on sound planning and safety

By Paul Brinkmann November 4, 2022

Colorado takes a close look at the potential impact of advanced air mobility on car traffic

By Paul Brinkmann November 4, 2022

Armed with an FAA type certificate, this drone company plans its next moves

By Paul Brinkmann November 3, 2022

This inflatable heat shield could be how humans land on Mars

By Paul Brinkmann October 26, 2022

Satellite industry leaders call for new era of cooperation on space traffic management

By Paul Brinkmann October 24, 2022

An air taxi without a pilot aboard? This developer is seeking permission under existing regulations

By Paul Brinkmann October 21, 2022

Airline alliances may provide early business for air taxi companies

By Paul Brinkmann October 20, 2022

Is progress stalled on “beyond visual line of sight”? Experts share their views

By Paul Brinkmann October 18, 2022

Site visit: Inside Joby Aviation’s electric rotorcraft production facility

By Paul Brinkmann October 14, 2022

For air mobility believers, this FAA document is an overdue, but welcome, start

By Paul Brinkmann October 6, 2022

Joby, Eviation executives take top jobs with Shanghai-based air taxi developer

By Paul Brinkmann October 5, 2022

Wisk reveals its production aircraft, Generation 6, with new tiltrotors

By Paul Brinkmann October 3, 2022

AAM companies press FAA to clarify pathway for powered-lift certification

By Paul Brinkmann September 23, 2022

Honeywell’s first air mobility summit aims to fill big shoes

By Paul Brinkmann September 23, 2022

NASA must conduct its air mobility standards work with limited tech insight

By Paul Brinkmann September 22, 2022

An Olympic flame flickers in this advanced air mobility CEO’s eye

By Paul Brinkmann September 16, 2022

Flying air taxis directly in and out of international airports could be problematic

By Paul Brinkmann September 9, 2022

U.S. Air Force determined not let advanced air mobility revolution pass by it, or the American economy

By Paul Brinkmann September 9, 2022

FROM AIAA: Institute releases “Satellite Orbital Safety Best Practices” reference guide

By The AIAA Communications Team September 8, 2022

This California charter company thinks it can scoop electric rotorcraft builders

By Paul Brinkmann September 2, 2022

Riding along on Artemis I, virtually

By Paul Brinkmann August 26, 2022

Making sense of advanced air mobility market projections

By Paul Brinkmann August 25, 2022

For electric aircraft developer Eve, busy Chicago offers a proving ground

By Paul Brinkmann August 25, 2022

Kenya could become locus of local transportation movement in Africa

By Aaron Karp August 25, 2022

Educators: Development of electric rotorcraft excites students

By Paul Brinkmann August 25, 2022

Joby Aviation secures more funding to show off its aircraft to U.S. military

By Paul Brinkmann August 12, 2022

Archer CEO: Benefits of recent aircraft down payment go two ways

By Paul Brinkmann August 12, 2022

Vertical Aerospace poised to begin tests with full-scale prototype

By Paul Brinkmann August 11, 2022

A piece of Apollo history faces demolition

By Paul Brinkmann August 10, 2022

Coming soon: 21st century barnstorming

By Paul Brinkmann August 9, 2022

Should those in the advanced air mobility field be worried about the reported downturn in investment?

By Paul Brinkmann July 29, 2022

Designing for “democratized” air transit

By Paul Brinkmann July 21, 2022

Wisk Aero shares details of electric aircraft rollout plans

By Paul Brinkmann July 20, 2022

This electric aircraft maker is seizing on record heat in UK to help make its case

By Paul Brinkmann July 19, 2022

Hyundai subsidiary unveils automotive-inspired air taxi cabin design

By Paul Brinkmann July 19, 2022

Air taxi companies acknowledge lack of infrastructure will restrict rollout

By Paul Brinkmann July 18, 2022

Archer CEO wants more collaboration in the budding air taxi industry

By Paul Brinkmann July 15, 2022

Air plans expansion after first test flights

By Paul Brinkmann July 14, 2022

Air taxi companies eye small airports for initial operations

By Paul Brinkmann July 13, 2022

Vertiport builders plan for minimal, automated security

By Paul Brinkmann July 7, 2022

Electra shares new details about its planned short-takeoff planes

By Paul Brinkmann June 30, 2022

EASA and FAA agree: Proving safety must be the path to autonomous flight

By Paul Brinkmann June 29, 2022

Newly convened task force targets gaps in preparations for air taxis

By Paul Brinkmann June 29, 2022

Could advanced air mobility reshape aspects of business aviation? Some experts think so

By Paul Brinkmann June 27, 2022

Industry giants develop new tech, attract talent with AAM investments

By Paul Brinkmann June 16, 2022

Electra’s acquisition of air taxi rival Airflow driven by common culture, approach

By Paul Brinkmann June 16, 2022

Crossing the pond: Why some air taxi makers want to obtain certification concurrently in Europe and the U.S.

By Paul Brinkmann June 9, 2022

Lilium reports major air taxi milestone

By Paul Brinkmann June 3, 2022

U.S. legislation would help fund local planning for advanced air mobility

By Paul Brinkmann June 1, 2022

Joby receives Part 135 certification to practice operations with fixed-wing planes

By Paul Brinkmann May 26, 2022

For Boeing’s Starliner, will third try be the charm?

By Paul Brinkmann May 19, 2022

FAA statement on powered lift certification creates timeline uncertainty, industry leaders say