We covered a number of key developments in June 2026 on Advanced Air Mobility International, including updates from Pivotal, Vertical Aerospace, and Zuri
New FlightHorizon PILOT developments showcase single-board computer integration for small UAS and larger platforms, including AAM aircraft, navigating complex regional air networks
Victorian State Government funding backs a new national center of excellence designed to safe-test low-emission drone technologies and create thousands of jobs
Vertical Aerospace has expanded its flight test programme after the first piloted flight of its latest full-scale prototype aircraft in the United Kingdom
LYNEports introduces a context-specific operational framework designed to transition the Gulf Cooperation Council from early-stage aviation ambition to structured regional deployment
A new analysis backed by Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA, SkyGrid, and KAUST aims to transition the Kingdom's airspace from traditional flight rules to fully automated operations
PAL-V showcased its FlyDrive mobility solutions during the FME 75th anniversary event, where the company was nominated for the Peter Wennink Tech Award and visited by King Willem-Alexander
Eve Air Mobility completes hover and low-speed flight testing of its full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing prototype, validating key systems ahead of transition flight testing planned for summer 2026
Vertical Aerospace has launched integration testing for its hybrid-electric propulsion system and manufactured its first proprietary battery pack from an upgraded facility to advance civil and defence aircraft certification
Airbility and Schübeler have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on Electric Ducted Fan propulsion systems, hybrid propulsion integration, and joint R&D programs for high-speed eVTOL platforms