Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) are related but distinct concepts in the evolving landscape of aerial transportation. While both aim to revolutionize how we move people and goods, they differ significantly in their scope and mission. Here's a detailed look at the differences between them:
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The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially approved AutoFlight's application for a Type Certificate (TC) for its Prosperity eVTOL aircraft, a 5-seater designed for vertical take-offs and landings. This approval follows closely on the heels of the TC granted to AutoFlight's CarryAll cargo eVTOL, marking another significant milestone as it was the first ton-level eVTOL aircraft to receive such certification globally.
ELECTRON Aerospace, an electric aircraft developer based in the Netherlands, has signed up two new customers for its future battery-powered aircraft.
Air2E and Hopscotch Air, two air taxi operators based, respectively, in Berlin, Germany, and Farmingdale, New York, have placed orders for the Electron 5 aircraft. The aircraft is still under development and not expected to enter service until nearer 2028. With these two deals, the exact breakdown of which hasn’t yet been made public, ELECTRON Aerospace has already accumulated orders worth almost €200 million. This includes previous orders placed by Australian electric aircraft operator FlyOnE and Mint Air, a Korean startup.
In a world increasingly driven by the quest for sustainable and efficient urban transport solutions, Honda is setting the pace with its latest venture into the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) market. With a legacy that spans both the highways and the skies, Honda is harnessing its storied history of innovation to craft an eVTOL aircraft that promises to redefine the urban air mobility landscape.
Vertical Flight Decoded: The difference Between Helicopters, eVTOL, eSTOL, and eCTOL Aircraft
The aviation industry is witnessing a significant shift with the rapid rise of eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, which is paving the way for a new era of urban air mobility. This emerging aircraft class includes eVTOLs (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing), eSTOLs (Electric Short Take-off and Landing), and eCTOLs (Electric Conventional Take-off and Landing), each with unique benefits and applications when compared to traditional helicopters.
- Eve Air Mobility Presents Vector. Urban ATM Solution.
- EHang’s EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Successfully Completed Its Debut Flight in Latin America.
- Embraer and Dassault Systèmes to support quieter eVTOL aircraft development for Eve Air Mobility
- Solidion's Lithium-Sulfur Batteries and the Future of eVTOL Aircraft
- Airbus reveals its full electric City Airbus NextGen prototype eVTOL.
- CycloTech's Innovative 360° Thrust Vectoring Technology.
- Bridging Cities: AutoFlight's Historic Flight Between Shenzhen and Zhuhai
- Lilium Leads the Charge: Revolutionizing eVTOL Operations with Liquid-Cooled Cable Technology
- Surf Air Mobility and Electra Enter Agreement to Bring eSTOL Aircraft to Regional Travel market
- Sugar Land, Texas, and Wisk Launch Autonomous Air Taxi Service in Houston Area