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Joby Aviation Begins Flight Testing of First FAA-Conforming Aircraft, Entering Final Phase of Type Certification
Joby Aviation has initiated flight testing of its first aircraft built to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conforming standards, a critical milestone that advances the company toward type certification for commercial electric air taxi services.
FAA Selects Eight Pilot Projects to Fast-Track Safe Integration of Next-Gen AAM Aircraft
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration have launched one of the largest real-world testing programs for advanced air mobility (AAM) technology, selecting eight collaborative projects to demonstrate next-generation aircraft operations across 26 states.
Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bring Predictability to FAA Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation aimed at injecting greater transparency and efficiency into the Federal Aviation Administration’s type certification process for next-generation aircraft. The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, introduced in mid-February 2026, targets longstanding uncertainties that have slowed progress for developers of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and other advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms.
High-Voltage Reality Check: Navigating the Consolidation Phase of Electric Aviation
The promise of silent, emissions-free flight has transitioned from the glossy renderings of the late 2010s into a gritty, capital-intensive "Darwinian" phase. For the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, the current climate is no longer defined by the quantity of startups, but by the survivability of their business models.
Joby Aviation Scales Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Second Ohio Facility
DAYTON, OH – Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing presence in Ohio, marking a critical step in the company’s transition from prototype development to serial production.
DOT Unveils National AAM Strategy: A 10-Year Roadmap to 2035 Integration
WASHINGTON — In a move designed to cement U.S. leadership in the next generation of flight, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy.
Archer’s Electric Air Taxis Prepare for Takeoff in Miami
MIAMI — If you have driven on I-95 lately, you know the reality of South Florida living: the "90-minute" drive from West Palm Beach to Miami can easily morph into a three-hour ordeal. For a region that has rapidly evolved into "Wall Street South," this gridlock is more than an annoyance; it is a productivity crisis.
Florida Unveils Aerial Highway Network: A Leap into Advanced Air Mobility
Florida Unveils Aerial Highway Network: A Leap into Advanced Air Mobility
Dubai Airshow 2025: Operational Readiness Takes Flight as Infrastructure and Multi-Sector Partnerships Solidify
The November 2025 Dubai Airshow marked a fundamental shift for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), transitioning from conceptual displays to demonstrated operational readiness. For the first time in the event’s history, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft joined the flying program, providing city planners, regulators, and investors with a concrete look at the technology’s maturity.
2026: The Dawn of Commercial Flying Taxis in China, UAE, and the US
2026: The Dawn of Commercial Flying Taxis