AAMI Newsletter Edition 71
Advanced Air Mobility International
The global hub for #engineering and technical developments in Advanced Air Mobility and Urban Air Mobility.
Archer has revealed plans to launch a Los Angeles air mobility network by 2026.
Archer’s planned network includes vertiports at key locations such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Orange County, Santa Monica, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach and Van Nuys.
Adam Goldstein , CEO of Archer, said; “This is a big moment for Archer. Establishing our LA network ahead of the global events that are coming to the region over the next four years is a milestone that will put Midnight on display for the whole world to see.
“LA is known for its horrendous traffic—our goal is to offer a safer, faster and sustainable alternative travel option.”
Electra.aero successfully demonstrated the flight capabilities of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft at NASA’s historic Langley Research Center.
The achievement from Electra, a next-gen aerospace company committed to decarbonizing aviation and opening new air transportation markets, reportedly marks the first flight of an electric aircraft with a pilot onboard at NASA Langley.
JP Stewart ,?Electra’s?Vice President and General Manager, commented, “NASA is an incredible institution that has developed many of the foundational technologies underpinning today’s aviation industry.?
“They are now pioneering the future with advanced air mobility innovations. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with them on new technologies that will extend seamless and convenient air travel to all communities.”
Volocopter has completed a crewed test flight at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’école, the first bespoke commercial vertiport for eVTOL integrated within the company’s approved flights routes in Paris.?
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The crewed Volocopter aircraft took flight from the inaugurated vertiport of the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole, built by Groupe ADP , the company’s longstanding Parisian partner. With this flight, the partners begin their operational validation phase, a pre-commercial test series to mature the eVTOL ecosystem in France.
Dirk Hoke , Volocopter CEO, said; “Everyone at Volocopter is incredibly proud of how far the company has come and what it means to fly today at Saint-Cyr-l’école. City launches take time to establish a foothold on the ground, and through open communication and dedication, Volocopter has become an embodiment of trust, from our partners, Europe’s leading aviation authorities, and Paris which has become one of the most advanced IAM networks in the world.”?
Following the release of Skyportz? ’s?vertipad patent at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow,?the company?has reported three orders totalling in excess of 1000 units to support the emerging air taxi industry.
The patented modular vertipad solution addresses a multitude of issues including passenger safety, downwash, outwash, battery fires, power generation, power storage, debris capture, noise, environmental impacts, insurance risks, and more – all in an affordable package that can be placed on airport tarmacs or on new vertiport sites.
CEO Clem Newton-Brown OAM , said; “The patented design has not been released publicly as we are still tweaking our prototype.
“However, we have been happy to share the design with industry colleagues under Non-Disclosure Agreement and the response has been incredible. You can actually see the light bulbs going on as people realise we have cracked the nut of mass production of a vertipad product that is a vast improvement on a circle painted on a slab of concrete.”
Skyway and THE EDGE COMPANY , specializing in AI-integrated technologies and neural network solutions, have entered into an exploratory collaboration to prevent wildlife encounters in urban air mobility.?
By leveraging expertise in AI and computer vision from companies like The Edge Company, Skyway will foster systems capable of detecting and mitigating wildlife risks in real-time.
Skyway’s CEO, Clifford Cruz , said; “Addressing wildlife risk is crucial for the safe integration of urban air mobility. Our engagement with The Edge Company underscores our commitment to pioneering innovative solutions that protect both the aircraft and the environment, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between technology and nature.”
Advanced Master student in Aviation Safety Management at ENAC // Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technology & Regulations Specialist // Urban & Advanced Air Mobility Enthusiast.
7 个月Great achievements, especially the AI solution for protecting wildlife in Urban and Advanced Air Mobility