AAM/UAM route and programme news

Republic of Korea to accelerate the designation of UAM demonstration operation zones

The Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) held a briefing session on the designation of urban air mobility (UAM) ‘demonstration operation zones’ on 13 August. MOLIT’s K-UAM initiative encompasses drone operations […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Ampaire’s hybrid-electric aircraft flies between Salt Lake City and Cedar City airports

Ampaire Inc. and the Utah Department of Transportation have conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight along Utah’s I-15 corridor to test future cargo service. An initial flight using Ampaire’s EEL took place on 3 August between […]

UTM

Farnborough 2026 – Honeywell Aerospace to lead SESAR JU piloted eVTOL and drone integration project

Honeywell Aerospace is to lead a major European initiative to accelerate the safe integration of piloted eVTOLs and remotely operated cargo drones into continental airspace. Awarded under the European Union’s SESAR Joint Undertaking, Project VERTI […]

Government investment

FAA breaks ground on new AAM research facility

The United States Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have broken ground on a new facility at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City to support research, training and operational analysis for […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Korea launches call for UAM pilot project proposals

The Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has launched a call for regional urban air mobility (UAM) projects to identify initial commercialisation models based on regional demand. MOLIT aims to discover […]

Air taxis and personal transports

UK CAA opens consultation on new types of VTOL

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened a new consultation regarding vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Sponsored by the Department for Transport, the CAA is identifying the proposed regulatory changes needed to accommodate […]