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Advanced Air Mobility Report, July 20, 2022

VOL. 2 NO. 29 July 20, 2022
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Investment & Finance

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Can AAM Survive Next Two Years?

Jul 18, 2022
As Farnborough bursts back onto the global events scene, advanced air mobility—a market that has gained in prominence over the pandemic—is high on the agenda.
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Merlin Labs Secures Funding To Advance Autonomous Flight

Jul 13, 2022
Boston-based autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs has completed a $105 million Series B round, bringing the total funding raised so far to $130 million.
Eve
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Eve Redesigns eVTOL Vehicle

Jul 17, 2022
Eve has unveiled a mock-up of the proposed cabin and shared a revised external configuration.
VX4
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American Airlines Confirms Order For First 50 Vertical eVTOLs

Jul 15, 2022
The airline has committed to pre-delivery payments for its first 50 Vertical Aerospace VX4 air taxis.
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Eve Is AAM’s First Stock To Receive ‘Buy’ Rating

Jul 18, 2022
Financial analysis firm Jefferies is the first to recommend a “buy” rating on an advanced air mobility stock, citing a $7.30 price target for Eve Holding versus its current price, $6.75.

Technology

Eviation’s nine-passenger all-electric Alice
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Electric Aircraft Have Limits But Can Help Decarbonize Aviation

Jul 19, 2022
Study finds electric aircraft’s effect on decarbonizing aviation could be greater than their direct contribution to reducing emissions.
Eve
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Eve Redesigns eVTOL Vehicle

Jul 17, 2022
Eve has unveiled a mock-up of the proposed cabin and shared a revised external configuration.
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German Ultralight Electric Trainer Flies

Jul 12, 2022
Germany’s Elektra Solar has begun flight testing its two-seat electric ultralight Elektra Trainer.
3D digital maps
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Drone Software Startups Push Real-Time 3D Mapping Of Battlefield

Jul 14, 2022
High-definition 3D maps could pave way for soldier-robot teams.
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Personal eVTOL Begins Flight Tests In Israel

Jul 12, 2022
Israeli startup AIR has conducted the first hover tests with a full-scale prototype of its AIR One personal electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle.

Regulatory

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VoltAero Calls For More European Coordination On Electric Testbeds

Jul 12, 2022
French hybrid-electric aircraft startup VoltAero has called for increased coordination among European airworthiness authorities on recognition for experimental aircraft to facilitate the demonstration of electric aircraft across borders.
Joby
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Joby Applies For UK eVTOL Certification

Jul 17, 2022
The application will allow Joby’s U.S.-based certification to be concurrently validated by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, accelerating access to the British market.

Infrastructure

VX4
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Vertical/Virgin Consortium Wins Funds To Demo UK AAM Ecosystem

Jul 17, 2022
Test flights using Vertical's VX4 are planned for spring 2024.

Business

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Bristow Signs With Elroy For 100 Autonomous Logistics Aircraft

Jul 13, 2022
Global commercial helicopter operator Bristow Group has signed a letter of intent with Elroy Air to order up to 100 Chaparral hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed cargo aircraft for logistics, health care and energy markets.
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Luxury Groups Eye Lifestyle Role For eVTOL

Jul 15, 2022
Does the luxury lifestyle market have a role to play in advanced air mobility? Perhaps, based on two new agreements, although the companies involved are far from leaders in the nascent industry.
UH2 ATR 72
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Universal Hydrogen Opens Toulouse Base For ATR Hydrogen Conversions

Jul 11, 2022
Universal Hydrogen has inaugurated its European engineering design center and headquarters at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and displayed the ATR 72-500 regional tur

Supply Chain

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
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Startup Evia Aero Signs For Cranfield Hydrogen Conversion Kits

Jul 15, 2022
German start-up carrier Evia Aero has signed a letter of intent with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to buy 10 conversion kits that will enable nine-seat Britten Norman Islander aircraft to fly regional routes in northern Europe on hydrogen. 

Who's Where

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Who’s Where In AAM

Jul 16, 2022
Jeffrey DeCarlo, administrator of the Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), has been appointed inaugural chair of the Advanced and Urban Aerial Mobility Cities and Regions Coalition of the World Economic Forum.

Infrastructure

Volocopter
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Volocopter Unveils Singapore Air Taxi Roadmap, Opens Public Showroom

Jul 12, 2022
Volocopter plans to launch commercial air taxi services in Singapore by 2024.

Calendar Of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jul 15, 2022
Conferences and events for professionals in the advanced air mobile community.