Five Nations Unite to Streamline eVTOL Certification

24 June 2025Low Altitude EconomyBright Ibeawuchi

On June 17, 2025, aviation regulators from five countries released a roadmap that could determine whether urban air mobility succeeds or fails. The National Aviation Authorities Network, comprising the US FAA, the UK CAA, Australia's CASA, Transport Canada, and New Zealand's CAA, has published i...

Acronym Guide: Advanced Air Mobility, Low Altitude Economy, and eVTOL Aircraft. Comprehensive Edition 2025

20 June 2025ResourcesBright Ibeawuchi

The rapidly evolving fields of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), the Low Altitude Economy (LAE), and Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft continue to develop specialized terminology and acronyms at an unprecedented pace. This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for prof...

What is the Low Altitude Economy

20 June 2025ResourcesBright Ibeawuchi

China's Leading eVTOL Aircraft Projects Drive Low Altitude Economy

18 June 2025Low Altitude EconomyBright Ibeawuchi

The low altitude economy encompasses all commercial activities conducted in airspace typically below 1,000 meters, though operations can extend up to 3,000-4,000 meters depending on specific applications and regulatory frameworks. The Chinese government has positioned the low altitude economy ...

Essential Reading for Low-Altitude Economy and Advanced Air Mobility Enthusiasts

Essential Reading for Low-Altitude Economy and Advanced Air Mobility Professional

06 June 2025Advanced Air Mobility AAMBright Ibeawuchi

As Advanced Air Mobility transitions from prototype demonstrations to commercial operations, staying current with essential publications becomes crucial for enthusiasts, students, and professionals seeking to understand the technical foundations, market dynamics, and operational challenges ahead in ...

Aerofugia AE2000 eVTOL Achieves Milestone CCAR-135 Certification

30 May 2025Advanced Air Mobility AAMBright Ibeawuchi

Aerofugia, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiary of Chinese automotive giant Geely, has secured a key Certificate of Airworthiness (CCAR-135) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This certification makes Aerofugia the first eVTOL manufacturer in China author...

Drones Welcomed, eVTOLs Rejected: The Paradox of Chinese Aviation Tech in US Markets

26 May 2025Low Altitude EconomyBright Ibeawuchi

China dominates the unmanned aerial systems market in the United States with its cost-effective, high-performance drones. However, the entry of manned eVTOLs, passenger-carrying aircraft like EHang’s EH216-S, into the U.S. market is stymied by a complex array of regulatory recognition, high tariffs,...

Horizon Bets on Extended Range with Hybrid Cavorite X7

19 May 2025Advanced Air Mobility AAMBright Ibeawuchi

On May 15, 2025, Horizon Aircraft achieved a historic milestone in eVTOL aviation technology. Its Cavorite X7 became the world's first eVTOL aircraft to successfully complete a stable wing-borne flight transition using a novel fan-in-wing design, effectively bridging conventional aircraft capabiliti...