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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Eight-city FAA program advances real-world tests of electric air taxis

The FAA-approved eight pilot projects across 26 states will test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, air taxi routes, cargo and medical missions as part of the Advanced Air Mobility/eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, with partners including Archer, Joby, BETA and Electra. Operations begin this summer to generate data for future regulations, highlighting U.S. efforts amid global competition with China; Los Angeles was not selected as a test site, and Archer and Joby are contesting ties to China in a separate lawsuit.

via Axios|

#advanced-air-mobility #archer-aviation #evtol

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Introducing 'Blackbird': The Revolutionary Omnidirectional Flying Taxi

CycloTech, an Austrian company, has unveiled the "BlackBird" demonstrator, a flying taxi that uses a novel propulsion system called the CycloRotor. This system, inspired by the Voith Schneider propeller, allows the aircraft to move and spin in any direction, enhancing maneuverability and passenger comfort. The BlackBird aims to differentiate itself from traditional eVTOL aircraft with its unique propulsion technology. The full-size version is expected to fly by early 2025.

via Livescience.com|

#advanced-air-mobility #blackbird #cyclorotor

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Advancing Aviation: NASA Explores Electric VTOLs and Autonomous Air Taxis

NASA and the U.S. Air Force are collaborating to test Joby Aviation's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi for potential civilian and military applications. The delivery of the aircraft to the U.S. Air Force AFWERX Agility Prime program marks the beginning of testing focused on integrating such vehicles into the national airspace. NASA will evaluate air traffic management, flight procedures, and ground-based infrastructure using the Joby aircraft, contributing to the development of future air transportation systems. The military is also exploring the defense applications of these aircraft, with the flight test campaign led by the Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base.

via SciTechDaily|

#advanced-air-mobility #evtol #joby-aviation

aviation2 years ago•0 min saved

FAA Struggles with eVTOL Certification and ATC Staffing Shortages, Audit Reveals

An audit report from the US Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General reveals that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faced significant internal debates over the certification pathway for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, hindering its progress in deciding on a certification pathway for winged eVTOL aircraft. The FAA's dispute was finally resolved in April 2022, but auditors said the agency will likely continue to face challenges as it progresses through the certification process for advanced air mobility aircraft.

via The Air Current|

#advanced-air-mobility #audit-report #aviation