by Nikos Chatzis | 19 Aug, 2022 | Drones' Technology Management, eVTOL, High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS)
“… AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced it has acquired Planck Aerosystems Inc. (“Planck”), a leading provider of advanced unmanned aircraft navigation solutions. The acquisition will...
by Nikos Chatzis | 13 Aug, 2022 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Electric Aircraft, Electric Aviation, eVTOL, Geopolitics
“…In an aim to solidify its commitment to purchasing Archer Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft, United Airlines has placed a US$10 million pre-delivery payment for 100 of the startup’s initial production vehicles. Archer calls the down payment a “watershed moment...
by Nikos Chatzis | 11 Aug, 2022 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Air Mobility Initiative (AIM), eVTOL, Geopolitics
“…California-based Wisk Aero is turning to engineers in Montreal, Quebec, to help develop its sixth-generation eVTOL aircraft. The company said it plans to launch a new engineering hub on the Canadian city, dedicated to the ongoing development of the...
by Nikos Chatzis | 10 Aug, 2022 | Air Mobility Initiative (AIM), Aviation Technology, Battery Technology, eSTOL, eVTOL, Geopolitics
“…Beta Technologies’ Alia-250 is the latest eVTOL aircraft that has caught the attention of offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group. The companies confirmed that Bristow has placed a firm order for five aircraft, with the option for an additional 50....
by Nikos Chatzis | 8 Aug, 2022 | Drones' Technology Management, eVTOL, Geopolitics
“…Earlier this year, India’s drone industry pioneer ideaForge announced plans to enter the US market. The move builds on the company’s enterprise and homeland security work in India and its earlier expansions into Oman, Bhutan, and Nigeria. According...
by Nikos Chatzis | 4 Aug, 2022 | Advanced Air Mobility / Urban Air Mobility (AAM) (UAM), Air Mobility Initiative (AIM), Drones' Technology Management, Electric Aircraft, eVTOL, Geopolitics, NASA
“…NASA recently signed a Space Act Agreement with San Francisco-based Zipline to pursue a future vision of U.S. aviation that includes delivery drones and air taxis. To fully realize this vision, NASA researchers are developing tools and techniques to...