Flying cars – road-going vehicles that transition to flight – have captured the imaginations of movie makers, designers, and drivers since cars first came to the market. In 1940, Henry Ford predicted there would be a market for flying cars,…
The FAA is reaching out to industry for a better understanding of the design requirements and specifications for Skyports to be used by Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, This includes piloted, optionally piloted aircraft and unmanned aircraft. The FAA…
Compliance with FAA Part 135 regulations for public transportation of people will be essential for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Operations, whether the aircraft are piloted, remotely piloted or autonomous. UAM flights need to meet the high level of safety the…
Uber has demonstrated the commitment to make Uber Air, an aerial ridesharing service, a reality. They have more than $20 million invested in the Uber Elevate program and more than 100 dedicated staff. Uber has the brand, the will, and…
With 200 and 250 Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft in development, there will be clearly winners and losers, which creates a need for information on the specifics for each program to gain an understanding of the market for UAM. If…
News After several delays due to the government shutdown, NASA recently launched the NASA UAM Grand Challenge. The purpose of the NASA UAM Grand Challenge (GC) is to identify and address the key challenges effectively advance UAM. NASA is hosting…