Vertiports

“Commercial Brokers International identifies eight potential Los Angeles vertiport sites for Skyports”

The Costar real estate publication reports that Los Angeles-based Commercial Brokers International has lined up eight local sites for vertiports for potential operation at the 2028 Olympics for client Skyports Infrastructure. “By 2028, Skyports wants […]

Research

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi chosen as test site for US advanced aviation technology research

The Texas A&M University System has announced the establishment of the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing research and development in emerging aviation technologies. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) […]

Public consultation

NASA seeks industry comments on proposed programme to assess public responses to eVTOL acoustic signatures

In a notice by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the Federal Register published today, the agency is proposing a new programme: “Remotely Administered Psychoacoustic Test for Advanced Air Mobility Noise Human Response” and […]

Insurance and finance

Apollo and Moonrock launch ‘aviation innovation’ insurance with USD 100M liability coverage

Insurance platform Apollo and Moonrock, a managing general agent specialising in drone insurance, have launched a new drone, eVTOL and aviation innovation insurance facility. The facility will provide liability coverage of up to USD 100 […]

Batteries

NASA’s latest aviation solid-state battery design “capable of over 500 W-hr/kg output”

NASA has announced an important potential leap in aviation battery technology with the development of the Solid-state Architecture Batteries for Enhanced Rechargeability and Safety (SABERS). “Developed jointly at NASA’s Glenn, Langley and Ames Research Centers, […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Ascendance signs letter of intent with Philippines-based PhilJets for five more Atea eVTOLs

Toulouse-based eVTOL and advanced air mobility company Ascendance has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Philippines-based PhilJets. The signing occurred in the presence of Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals […]