AAM/UAM route and programme news

Archer announces partnerships with cities across the USA as part of the eIPP programme

December 17, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Archer Aviation today announced it has partnered with cities across the U.S. to submit multiple applications to launch initial air taxi operations under the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Established via President Trump’s “Unleashing Drone Dominance” […]

Vertical Aerospace launches Valo eVTOL, UK network plans and announces Héli Air Monaco orders

December 10, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Vertical Aerospace today revealed Valo, its new commercial eVTOL aircraft that will enter into service following regulatory approval. Valo will succeed Vertical’s VX4 prototype – with a new, more advanced design shaped by extensive insights […]

Joby confirms sites of its first four Dubai vertiports

December 2, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

In a Linkedin post Joby has unveiled its initial Dubai vertiport network, “anchoring our service at four of the emirate’s most strategic locations,” said the company. The four sites are: Dubai Mall: Direct access to […]

Uncrewed eVTOL makes first urban flight in Qatar

November 17, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

The first flight of an uncrewed eVTOL, an EHang 216-S, has taken place in Qatar. “Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani has sponsored and witnessed the successful trial of […]

Dubai Air Show: RTA reports first Joby eVTOL origin-destination flights, announces new vertiports

November 17, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Joby Aviation, reports it has completed the first crewed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial taxi flight between two distinct locations in the UAE. The […]

Joby and Saudi Arabia’s GACA announce eVTOL rapid deployment plans

November 13, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

Joby Aviation and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced plans for the rapid deployment of Joby’s electric air taxi in the Kingdom. “A new memorandum of […]

Abu Dhabi Investment Office “accelerates deployment of Archer Midnight eVTOL services”

November 12, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

According to an X post from Archer Aviation today, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) “have activated our investment framework agreement to accelerate Archer’s planned commercial air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, […]

“Joby makes first crewed eVTOL flight in Dubai” – press reports

November 12, 2025 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Comments Off

The United Arab Emirates’ Khaleej Times reports “Dubai’s first crewed eVTOL flight made its journey from Margham to Al Maktoum International Airport, marking a significant step ahead of next year’s air taxi launch.” “Sheikh Hamdan […]

Abu Dhabi launches vertiport network that will integrate with Zayed International Airport

November 12, 2025 kylie bielby Comments Off

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT); and Abu Dhabi Airports […]

Oman issues tender to develop AAM master plan

November 10, 2025 kylie bielby Comments Off

Oman’s Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has issued a tender for a consultancy study for developing the national Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Master Plan, the Oman Observer reports. The successful consulting […]