Emerging regulations

FAA can now fast-track new BVLOS approval procedures after passage of FAA Authorization Act

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes US drone industry representatives have hailed the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935)” by a vote […]

Air taxis and personal transports

LuftCar launches crowdfunding campaign

HYSKY Society has announced that LuftCar, an early sponsor of FLYING HY, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine. According to the short statement “LuftCar is an innovative air mobility company that manufactures hydrogen eVTOL […]

Air taxis and personal transports

ACE VTOL launches autonomous Slipstream Elite for personal executive transport

Australia’s ACE VTOL, developer of the Trinity eVTOL, has launched a personal eVTOL for nigh net worth individuals. The Slipstream Elite “boasts advanced lifting body aerodynamics, with slipstream trailing airflow design to optimise fight as a perfect aerofoil,” […]

AAM/UAM route and programme news

United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility collaborating to bring electric commuter flights to San Francisco

Eve Air Mobility and United Airlines today announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area. The announcement is an important first step as […]

Government investment

Rolls-Royce awarded EUR4.6 million from Hungarian Government to advance AAM electric flight

Rolls-Royce has announced it is being awarded 4.6 million EUR state funding to support research and development that will advance all-electric and hybrid-electric aviation. The company says the funding, by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency […]