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Developing a state-wide communications framework for eVTOLs and ground vehicles

April 21, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Commentary, UAS traffic management news, Urban air mobility

In the United States, WSP has been working with Michigan to advance a communications framework for the state’s emerging AAM ecosystem.  According to WSP Vice

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ADW 2024: New moves underway to unblock EU U-space implementation logjam

April 17, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Commentary, Emerging regulations, UAS traffic management news

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes Probably the single largest obstacle to unblocking the logjam of U-space implementation within the European Union is the lack of agreement between

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Iran’s drone/missile barrage attack against Israel failed – but important lessons remain

April 14, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Commentary, Counter-UAS systems and policies

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The failure of Iran’s drone, cruise missile and ballistic missile attack on Israel provides ample evidence of the effectiveness of a well

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Why do we need U-space right now ?

April 12, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Commentary

Reproduced with kind permission of SkeyDrone – for more information see here. Many stakeholders including Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) and drone operators often ask us

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PwC Drone Powered Solutions publishes Global UTM Report, becomes GUTMA member

March 26, 2024 Jenny Beechener Commentary, UAS traffic management news, Urban air mobility

During a presentation at Airspace World in Geneva, PwC Poland announced its new GUTMA membership and presented its latest PwC Drone Powered Solutions document, offering strategic insights

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Future Flight standards document provides guidance for UK operators

March 22, 2024 Jenny Beechener Commentary, Emerging regulations, UAS traffic management news, Urban air mobility

A new version of the Future Flight Standards Landscape is now available to view on the BSI Aerospace website. This latest version covers a range

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New YouTube channel takes a deep dive into U-space concepts and European UTM

March 15, 2024 Jenny Beechener Commentary, Emerging regulations, UAS traffic management news, Urban air mobility

Gesellschaft für Luftverkehrsinformatik (GLVI) has launched a new YouTube channel called ‘Urban ATM’ which takes a ‘deep dive’ into help drone-related concepts such as U-space,

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Holes in military counter-UAS defence strategies need to be urgently filled

February 26, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Commentary, Counter-UAS systems and policies

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) last week announced a new strategy backed by at least GBP4.5 billion of investment over the

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Amsterdam Drone Week 24 panel spotlights regional growth in air mobility services

February 26, 2024 Jenny Beechener Commentary, UAS traffic management news, Urban air mobility

Amsterdam Drone Week Industry Update explored rapid development pf Air Mobility Services in the Middle East region in a session moderated by Munish Khurana with

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“FAA Reauthorization bill: a welcome change to include third party service providers in AAM” – AURA

February 9, 2024 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Commentary, UAS traffic management news

Suppliers of third-party service providers have welcomed a small but important change in the final draft of the FAA Reauthorization bill – the provision of

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October 6, 2025

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October 2, 2025

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September 30, 2025

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unmanndairspace Philip Butterworth-Hayes @unmanndairspace ·
13 Oct

EHang launches new pilotless eVTOL – the VT35 https://www.urbanairmobilitynews.com/air-taxis/ehang-launches-new-pilotless-evtol-the-vt35/

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10 Oct

Skyfly Axe VCA awarded experimental flight permit by the FAA https://www.urbanairmobilitynews.com/air-taxis/skyfly-axe-vca-awarded-experimental-flight-permit-by-the-faa/

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8 Oct

Altitude Angel – a wake-up call for regulators and European security https://www.unmannedairspace.info/commentary/altitude-angel-a-wake-up-call-for-regulators-and-european-security/

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Altitude Angel enters into administration https://www.unmannedairspace.info/news-first/35094/

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