by Nikos Chatzis | 25 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Drones' Technology Management, Geopolitics
Europcar Brazil announced plans to purchase 50 eGyro electrically powered vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Skyworks Aeronautics (“Skyworks”) for use in Brazil, the world’s fourth-largest market for civil helicopters after the US, Russia and Canada....
by Nikos Chatzis | 24 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Geopolitics, UAS Investment
“…Skyports, an owner and operator of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brent Cross South Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Argent Related and Barnet...
by Nikos Chatzis | 24 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Geopolitics, UAVs, UnManned Aerial Vehicles
“…In Austria, every 90 seconds a person needs a blood supply. When a hospital calls for reserves, a car with a driver sets off to deliver the life-saving blood. The Red Cross is now testing new ways to save time and resources: For the first time, a blood...
by Nikos Chatzis | 23 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Drones' Technology Management, Geopolitics, Hydrogen
“…Iris Automation has partnered with Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) to integrate its Casia detect and avoid (DAA) system with DMI’s family of hydrogen-powered systems and drones. The joint solution will enable DMI’s clients to operate safer advanced...
by Nikos Chatzis | 22 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Drones' Technology Management, Geopolitics, UAVs, UnManned Aerial Vehicles
“…Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) today unveiled the KARGO UAV, the newest addition to its family of purpose-built, autonomous unmanned systems designed to be the new standard for expeditionary logistics. Built with the U.S. Armed Forces future operating...
by Nikos Chatzis | 22 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Geopolitics, UAS Investment
“…Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a partnership with Gol, Brazil’s largest airline and Grupo Comporte, Brazil’s leading transport operator, to commercialise an eVTOL ride-sharing platform in Brazil. Avolon, Gol and Grupo...
by Nikos Chatzis | 21 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Artificial Intelligence, Aviation Technology, Geopolitics, NASA
“…What rules are needed for a highway in the sky? Rules and regulations are needed to allow people to travel safely by car – this will be same for travel by air. Students, help us develop a series of safety posters to keep our airspace safe and AAM a...
by Nikos Chatzis | 21 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Aviation Technology, Drones' Technology Management, Electric Aircraft, Geopolitics, UAS Investment
“…EAST AURORA, NY, Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today that its Aircraft Controls segment has agreed to an OTP (Other Transaction for Prototype) agreement with AFWERX, the United States Air Force technology incubator, in alignment with the...
by Nikos Chatzis | 20 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Artificial Intelligence, Drones' Technology Management, Geopolitics, Hydrogen, UnManned Aerial Vehicles
“…Hyundai is working on the next generation of drones—both aerial and ground-based—and is developing hydrogen fuel cells to power them. Hydrogen is appealing because it can significantly reduce Hyundai’s carbon footprint, helping it tackle its goal of...
by Nikos Chatzis | 19 Sep, 2021 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Artificial Intelligence, Drones' Technology Management, Electric Aircraft, Geopolitics, NASA
“…Members from NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign team were on site at Joby’s Electric Flight Base located near Big Sur, California, for two weeks completing tests with Joby’s prototype aircraft. With the tests complete, the team is analyzing...