Air taxis and personal transports

ASKA progresses flight tests of its A5 roadworthy electric/hybrid VTOL

The full-scale prototype of ASKA™ A5, roadworthy electric-hybrid vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, has progressed through a series of successful tethered unmanned flight tests, according to a Linkedin post from company Co-founder, chair/COO Maki Kaplinsky. “The […]

Air taxis and personal transports

EHang delivers five EH-216 eVTOLs to Nan’an city and starts sightseeing flights

EHang’s EH216-S has completed the seaside city’s first passenger-carrying pilotless eVTOL flight today. According to the Chinese eVTOL manufacturer, five EH216-S were delivered to local customers, planned for applications in low-altitude tourism, urban transportation, and […]

Emerging regulations

FAA’s initial roadmap for AI safety assurance opens door to collaboration on autonomy

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its initial Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence Safety Assurance, which recognises the growing use of AI technologies in the aviation sector, including autonomous systems. The FAA says […]