Government investment

FI 2024: UK government invests UKP100 million in sustainable, AAM technology research

The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced over UKP100 million of government-industry funding for sustainable aerospace tech projects to support greener air travel, at the launch of the 2024 Farnborough Airshow. Just […]

Government investment

FI 2024: UK regional government to help Hybrid Air Vehicles finance Airlander production

Hybrid Air Vehicles, the organisation behind the Airlander lighter-than-air transport, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore financing opportunities with the South Yorkshire JESSICA Urban Development Fund to invest in […]

Government investment

North Carolina general aviation airfields receive federal grant to progress AAM programmes

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation announced Monday the state has received a USD500,000 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies grant to research ways to progress advanced air mobility projects in western North Carolina. […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Indonesia to test flying taxis for new capital Nusantara in July, ahead of Independence Day showcase

Indonesia will test its first flying taxis for the country’s new capital Nusantara in July, ahead of an anticipated showcase at Independence Day celebrations on Aug 17 according to a ChannelNewsAsia article. “Trials will be […]

Air taxis and personal transports

Guangdong Province publishes action plan for low-altitude economy

Guangdong Province has released its action plan to promote development of the low-altitude economy (2024-2026), according to eVTOL manufacturer EHang. “The plan provides comprehensive support in policy, airspace management, vertiport layout, low-altitude communication & navigation, […]