The US House of Representatives has passed the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization (AAIM) Act which will, when it becomes law provide USD 25 million in
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Dublin City Council launches drones-in-local-government best practice report
Dublin City Council has today published its report Accelerating the Potential of Drones for Local Government – International best and emerging practice report as part of
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SESAR 3 JU identifies seven research areas to achieve air-ground integration and autonomy
Europe’s air traffic management airspace modernisation research arm, SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, has released a multiannual work programme from 2022-2031. Two of the nine flagship
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EU programme to start training local authorities in UAM takes first steps
According to a Linkedin post, the first meeting of UAMschool4cities project leaders has taken place. The training programme will be piloted with 70 city employees
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Korean Air joins urban air mobility research and development led by transportation ministry
Korea’s national flag carrier Korean Air has announced that it is taking part in a government-led research and development project of an urban air mobility
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UK Drone Pathfinder programme lists real-world applications as a result of trials
The UK’s Department for Transport’s (DfT) Drone Pathfinder Catalyst programme reports that it has completed this year’s aims and objectives to accelerate commercial drone adoption;
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US Virginia Department of Aviation reports over 2,500 UAS advisories in first year
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) and partners at the Unmanned Systems Center at the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), the Virginia Department of Transportation
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UK research agency launches working group to help shape the future of UK airspace
The UK’s future flight innovation challenge, co-funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced a cross-sector working group to help inform policy for future
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Singapore to set up advanced air mobility hub with Skyports and Volocopter
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Skyports and Volocopter to explore ways the Seletar Aerospace Park –
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Texas state legislature examines legal requirements needed to facilitate UAM operations
Texas legislators have tasked a new State Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Advisory Committee to assess the current state and federal laws and identify any potential
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