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 […]

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 […]

Training

New AIRMOB AAM training centre in Italy to offer 20 advanced air mobility training courses

Puglia is preparing to become a European reference point for training in the Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) sector thanks to AIRMOB – Developing skills and capabilities for Innovative AIR Mobility , a four-year project funded by the European Commission […]

Fixed wing low/zero emissions

AURA AERO’s aerobatic electric INTERGRAL E light aircraft “performs first backflip” in certification programme

Today, four months after its very first flight, INTEGRAL E, AURA AERO’s all-electric two-seater with aerobatic capabilities, has completed its first backflip flight, “confirming the aircraft’s performance and reliability in this key aerobatic maneuver and […]

Market analysis

US tariffs “could raise UAM industry costs by 10-20% and delay service entry” – new report

Urban air mobility (UAM) developers face 10%–20% cost increases on essential imported subsystems—especially batteries, power electronics, and lightweight materials as a result of new US tariffs, according to new report from MarketandMarkets. “In 2025, the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

RECARO and Eve Air Mobility launch range of eVTOL seats at Aircraft Interiors Expo

At the recent 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, RECARO Aircraft Seating presented its ingenious eVTOL seating solution together with Eve Air Mobility. “Utilizing lightweight materials, such as high-grade aluminum, titanium, and composite materials, […]