Metropolis 2 is a two-year European research programme funded under Horizon 2020 involving eight project partners. Coordinated by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) the
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Australian government promises AUD35.7 million to support emerging UTM technology
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack announced new policy measures aimed at creating an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system in collaboration with Defence, Airservices and
Read moreNew EU-funded consortium to research acceptance, safety and sustainability of UAM, including UTM
A group of companies and research laboratories from Poland, Italy, Portugal, and the Netherlands coordinated by Ł-ILOT, have teamed up to launch ASSURED – UAM,
Read moreJapan addresses safety standards, licensing and infrastructure requirements for ‘flying cars’
Japan’s transport ministry plans to establish standards on required performances and safety to put flying cars into practical use, as well as a licensing system,
Read moreGermany’s D3 joins Canadian programme to implement urban UTM concepts
The German UAM startup D3 Technologies AG has joined the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM) to support efforts to develop Urban Air Traffic Control
Read moreAustralian government publishes ‘emerging aviation technologies’ policy statement
Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communities has published a National Emerging Aviation Technologies (NEAT) policy statement, intended to enable adoption of new
Read moreTransport Canada forms drone advisory committee to inform policy for unmanned and automated craft
Transport Canada is launching a Canadian Drone Advisory Committee (CanaDAC) on 12 May 2021, which will provide a national forum for industry and other key
Read moreIrish Aviation Authority launches consultation on rules for drones in the Dublin area
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) geographical zone for the Dublin area,
Read moreDrone/UAM ecosystems “must be developed community-prioritised services” – CIVATAGlobal webinar
Defining the future governance criteria for urban air mobility eco-systems will depend on the individual service delivery model in each area, the will of the
Read moreKoen de Vos takes up new role as Secretary General of the Global UTM Association GUTMA
The Global Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Association (GUTMA) has appointed Koen de Vos as its new Secretary General. Koen retired from the European Commission at
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