SkyGrid, a joint venture between Boeing and SparkCognition, is collaborating with NASA Langley Research Center to incorporate essential capabilities, functions and services to support the integration of autonomous aircraft within the air transportation system.

The company said Friday it will help NASA Langley integrate its traffic surveillance software to support the unmanned aircraft system traffic management system and other distributed cooperative airspace management platforms as part of the agency’s advanced air mobility aircraft initiative.

SkyGrid and NASA Langley will also collaborate on optimizing UAS operations, such as cargo delivery and life-saving para-public services, in the national airspace system.

In addition, SkyGrid will provide critical data and insights to inform the development of new standards and procedures for safe and effective UAS operations.

Join the FAA and AUVSI in Baltimore this summer to discuss drones and advanced air mobility (AAM).

Previously two separate events, the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium is the first time we’re connecting stakeholders in both communities to discuss safety and emerging technologies for our shared skies. This event serves as another significant stride in advancing the FAA’s safety mission, integrating new entrants into our nation’s airspace, and fostering vital connections.

The FAA is committed to facilitating the promises that drones and AAM have to offer. From Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations, UTM integration, flight restrictions, supplier pathways, and safety the Symposium offers sessions that directly impact your daily work.

With an expanding and developing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, the ability to attract and retain relevant expertise will be vital. As eVTOL operations commence, it is important to ensure sufficient consideration is being given to not only the pilot, but all human elements within the process.

Amprius Technologies, Inc., a maker of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has established a strategic partnership with Stafl Systems, a pioneer in advanced battery pack manufacturing, to offer high-performance battery solutions.

This collaboration, the companies say, marks a significant step forward in driving innovation and accelerating the adoption of high-performance battery solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and urban air mobility (UAM) applications.

Amprius and Stafl Systems expect this collaboration to increase sales, expand market reach, and gain greater market share in the high-performance battery market segment. Under this alliance, Amprius will serve as Stafl Systems’ preferred battery cell supplier by providing its high-performance SiCore battery cells. Amprius will work closely with Stafl Systems to facilitate timely battery evaluation and testing to ensure optimal performance for its targeted applications.

“We are confident that this partnership with Stafl Systems will help us continue innovating in the high-performance battery market,” says Ronnie Tao, Vice President of Business Development at Amprius Technologies. “By combining our cutting-edge SiCore battery cell technology with Stafl Systems’ advanced pack manufacturing capabilities, we are poised to offer custom battery pack products at an increased volume with unparalleled performance, safety and reliability. We look forward to advancing our unmatched battery solutions to meet the evolving needs of electric mobility applications through this partnership.”

The International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) first Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2024) is expected to take place from 9 to 12 September 2024, in Montréal, Canada.

The theme is “Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities”.

The symposium will build upon the developments of DRONE ENABLE with attention given to concepts for AAM, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, vertiports, automation, trust framework and airspace integration. Several dimensions to these new mobility concepts and infrastructure will be considered.

AAM 2024 will bring together key stakeholders from industry, academia, government and international organizations in advanced air mobility, as well as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), sectors to exchange research, best practices, lessons learned and respective challenges. Attention will be given to ongoing ICAO activities related to AAM, including UAS, which need to be addressed collectively in order to facilitate their integration into the global aviation system.

AAM 2024 will provide networking and bilateral opportunities, showcase the breadth of existing technologies, ongoing research and development, as well as commercial and non-commercial …

A core focus of cities and governments in the context of UAM is to ensure that the benefits of air mobility are accessible to all segments of the population. This involves addressing potential disparities in access to these new modes of transportation and ensuring that UAM services contribute to rather than exacerbate urban inequalities. Governments play a key role in developing policies that prioritize equitable access and integrate UAM solutions into broader public transportation strategies.

Urban air mobility presents a unique opportunity to advance cities’ sustainability goals, offering cleaner, more efficient modes of transportation. Governments and city authorities are instrumental in aligning UAM initiatives with environmental objectives, from reducing urban congestion and lowering emissions to promoting the use of green technologies. Their commitment to sustainability is crucial for securing the social license to operate and ensuring that UAM contributes positively to urban ecosystems.

The April 15 student-centric event will explore cutting-edge innovations in the future of air transportation.

Advanced air mobility (AAM) is a groundbreaking form of air transportation. It uses remotely piloted, autonomous or vertical take-off and landing aircraft to transport people and goods in remote and often emergency situations. And it holds the potential to reshape society’s movement and connectivity within and beyond cities.

In light of its importance, the Concordia Institute of Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI), in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is hosting the university’s first symposium on AAM on April 15.

“This is a way to not only make students aware of advanced air mobility, why it’s important and what it’s all about, but also to make them passionate about it,” says Carole El Ayoubi, CIADI’s director of education…

Local electric aircraft promoter FlyOnE last week announced it had established a Gold-level partnership with an advanced air mobility (AAM) research group.

FlyOnE’s partnership is with AAM Cooperative Research Centre (AAM CRC), an organisation dedicated to developing all aspects of sustainable AAM in Australia.

In announcing the partnership, FlyOnE’s Korum Ellis said the collaboration was expected to result in a sustainable aviation industry in Australia.

“We are thrilled to align with the Advanced Air Mobility CRC to advance the development of electric air transport in Australia,” he said.

“This collaboration will not only benefit the aviation industry, lower air transport costs and raise customer experience for the average Australian, but also contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for our country.”

The Gold-level partnership requires a $200,000 per-year contribution to AAM CRC, but gets FlyOnE membership in the company.

FlyOnE will join other industry partners such as Dovetail Electric Aviation, Quickstep and Thales.

AAMCRC is a Melbourne-based organisation that brings together developers and researchers of all aspects of AAM, from the aircraft to vertiports, airports, airlines, regulators and any other AAM stakeholders.

Research partners include Swinburne, RMIT, QUT, University of Sydney, Charles Darwin University, Western Sydney University and Wichita State University’s National Institute of Aviation Research…

The future of air mobility will be unveiled at Airspace World 2024, in Geneva from 19 to 21 March when the Urban Air Mobility-UAM- Initiative Cities Community, known as UIC2, and CANSO partner to introduce the Pathway to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) thematic track. This collaborative initiative promises a diverse array of discussions, dialogue, and insights, all aligned with the overarching theme of Pathway to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) – Shaping the Air Mobility of the Future.

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is on the brink of revolutionising aviation, ushering in a highly automated and collaborative environment. This transformation will be powered by cutting-edge technologies such as automated traffic management, digital ecosystems, sustainable solutions, new aircraft designs, advanced communications, and evolving infrastructure. AAM services will encompass passenger transport, cargo delivery, and a multitude of aerial services, benefitting communities in urban, regional, and international contexts.

AAM holds the potential to enhance intermodal transportation, promote sustainability, and elevate the quality of life, safety, and security for citizens. The Pathway to Advanced Air Mobility provides a clear roadmap for harnessing this potential, breaking down the journey into incremental steps…

Eve Air Mobility is excited to announce its second appearance at Airspace World, one of the world’s largest and most influential airspace and near-space management events. As a platinum sponsor, Eve will present a combination of panels, activations, and exclusive insights.

Rob Weaver, Eve’s Urban ATM Global Business Development Lead, will represent the company in various speaking opportunities to discuss the introduction and growth of AAM, including topics such as safety, operation, airspace, and infrastructure readiness, as well as Eve’s latest updates in developing urban …