There are currently 1,044 vertiports being planned for development between 2024-2028 around the world, or implicit in the network launch plans of eVTOL operators, according
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
Zen Technologies launches remote-controlled C-UAS weapon system platform
India’s Zen Technologies in collaboration with its subsidiary AI Turing Technologies has unveiled four remote-controlled weapon and surveillance systems, including a new counter-UAS system. The
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SESAR JU announces new funds for AAM and drone demonstrator research
Implementing innovative air mobility (IAM) and drone operations is one of a series of new SESAR JU Digital European Sky Demonstrators to be funded by
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New consortium BIRDS to provide integrated UTM and airspace security system in Brazil
A new collaboration between a consortium of major UAS companies – Speedbird Aero, UAS manufacturer and delivery services provider in Brazil and worldwide; High Lander
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EUROCAE proposes new remote U-space ID standards to fill in ASTM F3411 “gaps”
EUROCAE’s WG-105 working group has published a report of technical recommendations for alternative exchange mechanisms that could be submitted to EASA, while addressing potential interoperability
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Oklahoma launches AAM strategy; around USD 35 million in vertiport investment in 2025
Oklahoma’s new advanced air mobility strategy predicts private and public investments of around USD35 million in vertiport infrastructure in 2025 and around USD 5 million
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UK’s NATS to roll-out four UTM data services in 2025, for use by independent USSPs
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The UK’s largest air navigation service provider NATS is to roll out four UTM data services as part of its NATS OpenAir
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Rheinmetall, MBDA Deutschland advance partnership to develop maritime laser C-UAS systems
Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have decided to continue their cooperation in the field of laser weapons. According to a press release: “The aim is to
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FAA publishes updated design guidance for vertiports, organises industry briefing day
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published its Draft Engineering Brief (EB) 105A, Vertiport Design and will hold a briefing day for industry on
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Fiji Airways to use Odys Aviation VTOLs for cargo routes between 330 islands
Odys Aviation, a company building hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and Fiji Airways, have announced that the companies have signed an Expression of
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