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The FAA makes a U-turn on its approach to powered-lift, as the eVTOL industry tries to hang on
The Vertical Flight Society’s Mike Hirschberg shares his take on the FAA’s recent decision to change course on eVTOL certification.
opinions : Comments and analysis from staff writers and guest columnists.
Beyond flights of fantasy: Disassembling the complexities of AAM
As industry prepares to launch eVTOL operations, vertiport developers must put theory to practice, and move ahead with actual operations.
Infrastructure considerations for the future of urban air mobility
The future of urban air mobility will depend on having the right infrastructure to support eVTOL operations.
EASA publishes technical design specifications for vertiports
EASA has published a document that provides guidance on designing and constructing vertiports for future eVTOL operations.
Volocopter participates in acoustic testing at Pontoise Airport
Volocopter conducted two test flights at the Pontoise-Cormeilles Airport near Paris, France, using its 2X technology demonstrator to collect acoustic data.
The race for AAM infrastructure, industry catches up
Around 100 industry stakeholders discussed the FAA’s draft engineering brief on vertiport design at last week’s Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas.
