Utah’s aerospace and defense association, 47G, in partnership with the Utah Governor’s Office, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the Utah Inland Port Authority and industry stakeholders have launched a game-changing initiative called “Project Alta.” The Air Logistics Transportation Alliance (ALTA) is a collaborative partnership with a mission to establish an advanced air mobility (AAM) […]
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FlightHorizon Selected to Provide Airspace Management and Detect-and-Avoid for Osage Nation’s Skyway36 Droneport
Vigilant Aerospaces’ FlightHorizon airspace management and uncrewed traffic management (UTM) system has been selected as the airspace management system for the Skyway36 droneport in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Skyway36 is a leading droneport in the United States and serves as an “airport for drones” and for larger Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft, like air taxis. Vigilant Aerospace […]
Blade Air Mobility Partners with Ocean Casino Resort to Offer Direct Flights from Manhattan to Atlantic City
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. announced its partnership with Ocean Casino Resort (“Ocean”) to fly Ocean’s guests by helicopter directly between Manhattan and Ocean’s dedicated rooftop helipad in Atlantic City all summer long. Guests can book seats for $695 each way, beginning on Saturday, May 25, and every Saturday and Sunday in July and August through […]
Virginia Hires First Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager
Photo above – Scott Denny. The Commonwealth of Virginia has hired its first Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager who will help lead the way for this new mode of transportation. S. Scott Denny has been selected for this new position within the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV). Scott began his position April 10, 2024, and […]
DronePort Network Announces Strategic Partnership with Vigilant Aerospace to Provide Airspace Management at Drone Ports Across U.S.
Vigilant Aerospace has been announced as a strategic partner by DronePort Network to provide Airspace Management (ASM), Detect-and-Avoid (DAA), and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) for future drone port projects throughout the United States. Vigilant Aerospace’s FlightHorizon solution provides the advanced situational awareness required for safe, scalable autonomous flight. DronePort Network is a system integration and […]
Virginia Takes Major Action to Prepare Airport Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility
To prepare the 65 public-use airports in Virginia for the arrival of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles, the Virginia Aviation Board (VAB) and the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) are making funding available to support bringing 3-phase electrical power and broadband connectivity to these airports. Having 3-phase power and broadband connectivity at all airports in […]
VI&E Solutions Appoints Jeremiah Behling as Board Chairman
Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions has continued to grow its Board of Directors by appointing Jeremiah Behling “JB” as Board Chairman. JB brings a wealth of knowledge from the financial industry and will help direct and advise VI&E Solutions as the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry matures. “We are honored to have Jeremiah not only […]
Wisk and the City of Sugar Land, Texas, Partner to Bring Autonomous Air Taxis to the Greater Houston Region
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, Wisk Aero, and the City of Sugar Land, Texas, have entered into a partnership to bring autonomous Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to the Greater Houston region. Under this new partnership, Wisk and Sugar Land will identify and assess a location at the Sugar Land Regional Airport for the development of […]
West Virginia Poised to Lead in Advanced Air Mobility According to Recently Released Study
Vertx Partners has announced the release of a groundbreaking Deloitte study assessing West Virginia’s potential to become a hub for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The comprehensive study reveals key insights into the booming AAM market in the United States and positions West Virginia as a strategic player in this transformative industry. Funded through a Congressionally […]
Volocopter Dazzles with First Flight in New York City
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X. Hosted by the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Volocopter 2X participated in the world’s […]