FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup

The U.S. eVTOL aircraft developer says it may manufacture some of its Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi, where it will establish its regional headquarters.

Companies are determining where and how they can most effectively support aviation's transition to hydrogen fuels.

The EcoPulse hybrid power technology demonstrator is due to begin flights with the electric propulsion system operating by mid-November at the latest.

Supernal is also talking to FBOs in the business aviation sector about plans for them to operate vertiports and provide electricity to air taxi operators.

Commercial passenger-carrying flights can now start in China, with EHang set to increase production and deliveries of the two-seat aircraft.

The latest production milestone for the first prototype of the six-passenger vehicle, follows the recent completion of assembly for the first electric propulsion system and composite fuselage.

Quantum3D partnered with Limosa to create a mixed-reality flight simulator for the LimoConnect eVTOL air taxi.

The company has already mastered jet packs.

The partners are targeting the start of series production for the three-seat, short-range aircraft of 100 units per year.

Financial incentives from the state of Georgia have supported the choice of location, and shareholder Stellantis is also providing funds.

FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup

The company says it aims to establish series production close to its Bristol, UK home as long as the right government incentives are available.

The start-up says it is close to acquiring an existing aircraft maker and will have partnerships with multiple propulsion system providers.

Pivotal, formerly known as Opener, has introduced its first production-conforming personal eVTOL aircraft.

In early 2024, the company will start altitude testing of its one-megawatt electric motor generator as it continues work on a planned two-megawatt powertrain.

The U.S. Air Force has paid Archer Aviation nearly $1 million for the delivery of a mobile flight simulator for eVTOL aircraft.

The World Economic Forum's head of aerospace and drones, Vignesh Santhanam, addressed last week's Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit in Singapore.

Skyportz has released a concept for a waterfront vertiport and “e-mobility hub” that it hopes to build in Melbourne, Australia.

FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup