AAMI Weekly Newsletter, June 21st, 2024
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Here’s a roundup of this week’s top news and developments in the advanced air mobility industry.
EHang (NASDAQ: EH) ’s EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft has completed its first autonomous air taxi flight in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.?
Conducted in a low-risk area within protected airspace, the flight is critical in helping authorities set the right regulatory environment for deploying pilotless eVTOL aircraft, thereby enhancing mobility, reducing congestion, and promoting sustainability.
CRISALION Mobility and iJet Aviation have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the air mobility sector in Malaga.
Under the agreement, CRISALION completed the pre-sale of ten Integrity aircraft to iJet. CRISALION and iJet will also designate routes connecting key hotspots in Malaga and its surroundings, offering unprecedented access to some of the region’s most important landmarks.
Carlos Poveda Rey , CEO of CRISALION Mobility, said; “This pre-sale of our Integrity aircraft and the designation of key routes in Malaga clearly evidence how Spanish companies are innovating and adapting their outlooks to the advanced air mobility solutions their customers will be demanding within a few years. In 2030, mobility will look completely different from the way it is today. We are proud to lead this revolution, upholding our commitment to innovation and sustainable development, both of which are fully aligned with the way we work and our outlook for the future.”
SkyDrive has submitted type certificate application of its three-seat eVTOL SKYDRIVE to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).?
Guided by the expertise of the JCAB, SkyDrive has initiated the crucial step of seeking type certification for its eVTOL aircraft. With their support, the company has submitted its application to the FAA, marking the beginning of its certification journey in the U.S. market.
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Wisk and Houston Airports have established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring autonomous air taxis to Greater Houston.
As part of this collaboration, Wisk will partner with Houston Airports to identify and assess potential locations for the development of vertiport infrastructure at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD).
Brian Yutko , CEO at Wisk, said; “Our partnership with Houston Airports solidifies Wisk’s commitment to creating new and efficient ways to travel within the Greater Houston area, and furthers our relationship with infrastructure and regulatory partners in the region. Texas is quickly becoming a leader not only in AAM, but in ushering in safe, autonomous flight here in the United States.
“Connecting suburbs to Houston’s airports, business centers and prime tourist destinations through autonomous, sustainable air travel will create a new form of urban mobility and have tremendous economic and workforce impacts, supporting the growth of the Houston region.”
Archer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on electrifying Signature Aviation ’s network of over 200 airport terminals.
The agreement gives Archer access to takeoff and landing sites in major metropolitan areas across the U.S. and globally, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, and Texas.
Bryan Bernhard , Archer’s Chief Growth & Infrastructure Officer, said; “We are thrilled to join forces with Signature Aviation to advance the infrastructure needed to support the future of urban air mobility. By focusing on electrifying key aviation assets in major cities such as New York and Chicago, we are taking essential steps toward making sustainable and efficient air travel a reality.
“This partnership will help us establish a robust network of landing sites across the country to enable the scaling of our air taxi service, ensuring our Midnight aircraft can seamlessly integrate into urban environments and provide a reliable transportation solution for our passengers.”