Emerging regulations

UAE’s GACA issues statement on – and update to – its eVTOL certification programme

In a Linkedin post the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has given more details of its certification programme for eVTOL aircraft. “As the national aviation regulator, the GCAA is actively overseeing the certification of […]

Air taxis and personal transports

AURA AERO opens Florida production site – plans new hybrid regional aircraft site for 2028

Aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO* cut the ribbon yesterday on an 11,000 sq. ft facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park that will serve as its U.S. headquarters and first production site. The campus will host […]

Hydrogen

New Zealand, Australian companies build airport-based hydrogen fuel system at Christchurch airport

New Zealand and Australian companies developing and deploying liquid-hydrogen technologies to enable Australasia’s first hydrogen-electric flights have made a significant step forward in the transition to zero-emission aviation, according to a company press release. “Fabrum, […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Joby and NVIDIA partner to develop AI and autonomous capabilities for eVTOL operations

Joby Aviation has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA, marked by NVIDIA’s selection of Joby as the only aviation launch partner for the new NVIDIA IGX Thor platform. “Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the industrial-grade […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Wisk Aero selects Liebherr Aerospace for the Generation 6 eVTOL actuation system

Wisk Aero and Liebherr-Aerospace today announced an agreement for the development and supply of the actuation system for Wisk’s Generation 6 autonomous, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. “Wisk selected Liebherr to provide a […]

Cargo and logistics

Un updated overview of low-altitude traffic programmes in China – province by province

By 7ITSNEWS Research Institute  China‘s low-altitude economy is advancing from policy to pilot projects, with key provinces deploying drones for logistics, infrastructure inspection, and traffic management. Despite challenges like airspace and infrastructure, the sector shows […]