NASA’s Sulfur Selenium solid-state battery Technology Impact on eVTOL Aircraft Development The introduction of NASA’s sulfur selenium solid-state battery is a game-changer in the quest for sustainable aviation. This innovation, spearheaded by the agency’s Solid-state Architecture Batteries for Enhanced Rechargeability and Safety (SABERS) project, addresses critical challenges in energy storage, safety, and performance for electric aircraft. By redefining the capabilities of battery technology, this breakthrough can accelerate the adoption of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) systems. | Advanced Air Mobility in defense and commercial aviation This white paper explores the transformative growth of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across defense and commercial aviation. It highlights the rapid adoption of uncrewed systems in military operations and the emerging commercialization of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The document emphasizes the critical role of end-to-end software solutions in managing the design, manufacturing, operations, and maintenance of AAM assets. | | The Future of Transportation: EHang White Paper on Urban Air Mobility Systems This white paper by EHang explores Urban Air Mobility (UAM) as a transformative solution for urban transportation challenges, emphasizing safety, autonomy, and centralized command-and-control systems. It outlines the technological, regulatory, and infrastructural frameworks needed to realize UAM’s potential, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to traditional ground and air transport | Demystifying Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) White Paper This white paper provides a holistic exploration of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, focusing on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and their transformative potential. It addresses key topics such as environmental benefits, safety certifications, market ecosystems, and emerging applications in passenger transport, cargo logistics, military operations, and public services. The paper highlights design, energy, and autonomous control system innovations while emphasizing the industry’s projected economic impact and societal benefits. | Sustainable Urban Air Mobility in Rio de Janeiro: Concept of Operations This document outlines a comprehensive roadmap for implementing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Rio de Janeiro to address urban mobility challenges. It proposes an integrated ecosystem involving infrastructure, regulations, air traffic management, and community engagement to enable safe, efficient, and scalable Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations by 2026. Key focus areas include passenger experience, vehicle operations, vertiport infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. | | Challenges to the Commercialization of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) This white paper by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) addresses regulatory, technical, and infrastructural barriers to integrating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and autonomous drones, into the National Airspace System (NAS). It proposes six strategic recommendations to streamline certification, modernize air traffic management, and align legal frameworks with emerging technologies. | High-Density Automated Vertiport Concept of Operations This report outlines a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for high-density vertiports under NASA’s Urban Air Mobility Maturity Level 4 (UML-4), enabling automated, scalable infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). It addresses vertiport design, stakeholder roles, automation systems, operational scenarios, and challenges for integrating VTOL aircraft into urban airspace. | On the Runway to Commercialization: A Close Look at eVTOL Unit Economics![Explore Roland Berger's 2024 white paper on eVTOL unit economics, analyzing Advanced Air Mobility viability, cost drivers, and strategies for premium and mass-market adoption. [160 characters] This white paper underscores that while eVTOLs face significant economic hurdles, targeted collaboration and technological advancements could position AAM as a transformative mobility solution by the 2030s](https://businessaviation.aero/media/com_acym/resized/f79767cf7f4da75e561c38048f5e991d-roland_berger_advanced_air_mobility5968thumb300x300.png) This white paper analyzes the economic viability of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. It evaluates investment trends, technical and commercial challenges, and strategies to optimize unit economics for three primary use cases: City Taxi, Airport Shuttle, and Inter City services. | Special Condition for Small-Category VTOL-Capable Aircraft (Issue 2) This document establishes airworthiness standards for VTOL-capable aircraft in the small category (maximum take-off mass ≤ 5,700 kg, ≤9 passengers). It updates certification requirements to address safety, structural durability, fire protection, and operational limits, incorporating lessons from aviation incidents and harmonizing with FAA standards. | RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap This strategic roadmap outlines Australia’s regulatory approach to safely integrate remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. It addresses evolving risks, harmonizes international standards, and provides phased timelines for regulatory maturity across safety, airspace, operations, infrastructure, and personnel training. | How AI and blockchain technology are driving the Evolution of FBO Operations in 2025 Today, Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) are redefining excellence in business aviation through a strategic fusion of technological advancement and customized service delivery. As these business aviation service centers deploy sophisticated AI systems and predictive analytics, they're not just modernizing operations; they're fundamentally reimagining the private aviation experience through a careful balance of digital innovation and personalized. | AutoFlight Aviation's V2000CG eVTOL: A New Heavy-Lift Cargo Drones Chinese startup Fengfei, known as AutoFlight in the West, has secured a production certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its V2000CG Carry-All autonomous cargo aircraft. This certification, awarded on December 24, 2024, marks the world’s first production approval for an eVTOL exceeding 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs), with the aircraft’s gross weight capped at 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs). With this certification, AutoFlight is set to accelerate mass production, secure individual aircraft certifications, and enhance deliveries and after-sales services, further advancing its position in the eVTOL industry. | EHang Opens Automated Takeoff-Landing Facility for eVTOL Vehicles EHang Holdings, a leading Chinese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company, has launched an innovative automated takeoff and landing facility in Shenzhen's Luohu Sports and Leisure Park. This infrastructure supports the commercial operations of their pilotless EH216-S electric aerial vehicle (EAV), marking a significant advancement in urban air mobility (UAM). | Honeywell Anthem Gets Boost from NXP Partnership for Advanced Air Mobility Honeywell and NXP showcased an expanded collaboration at CES 2025 to develop advanced flight controls and accelerate the emergence of next-generation flying vehicles. This partnership builds on an existing relationship focused on optimizing building management systems. It has ventured into the aerospace domain to drive innovations in autonomous flight, enhanced data processing, and real-time AI-driven insights. | Shanghai's Action Plan for the Low-Altitude Economy Industry 2024–2027 Shanghai has adopted a comprehensive strategy to develop its low-altitude economy through the Action Plan for the High-Quality Development of Shanghai’s Low-Altitude Economy Industry 2024–2027. The city is poised to become a global leader in advanced air mobility by building a robust ecosystem that spans research, manufacturing, and commercial applications of low-altitude aircraft. The initiative focuses on urban aerial services, eVTOL aircraft, drone logistics, and a modern regulatory framework that supports growth and innovation. | Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Downwash and Outwash Surveys Brief overview:
This report presents the results of surveys conducted to measure the downwash and outwash (DWOW) velocities produced by prototype eVTOL aircraft. The research aimed to gather data on DWOW effects to inform vertiport design guidance and safety considerations. Three eVTOL aircraft under 6,500 lbs were surveyed using arrays of ultrasonic anemometers to measure wind velocities at various distances from the aircraft. The results were compared to computer modeling predictions where possible.
| | Engineering Brief No. 105A, Vertiport Design. 2025 This Engineering Brief (EB) provides standards and guidance for the planning, designing, and constructing vertiports serving vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. It is a revision to the original EB 105 issued in 2022, with key updates to infrastructure classification, landing area geometry, markings, parking, and downwash/outwash protection. The EB is intended as interim guidance until a more comprehensive performance-based Advisory Circular is developed as more data on VTOL aircraft operations becomes available. | |
