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Advanced Air Mobility Report, October 16, 2024

VOL. 4 NO. 42 October 16, 2024
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Finance & Investment

Lilium
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Lilium Gets French Backing, As German Loan Guarantee Languishes

Oct 11, 2024
Lilium has received initial approval for a €220 million ($240 million) French government support package, industry sources tell Aviation Week.

Business

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Archer CEO Describes Shift From Design To Production

Oct 08, 2024
As part of that transition, Archer is focused on completing the first phase of its high-rate factory in Covington, Georgia.
Rolls-Royce electric power unit
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Market And Timing Doomed Rolls-Royce’s Electric Propulsion Push

Oct 11, 2024
The engine-maker’s failure to sell its electric propulsion unit reflects the financial fragility of the advanced air mobility sector.

Technology Developments

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Lightweight LH2 Tanks To Power Drone Hover Record Attempt

Oct 10, 2024
Composite cryogenic tank developer Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories has begun fabricating a fuel-cell-powered multicopter drone.
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Musher Proves European Comm Protocol For Helo-UAS Teaming

Oct 10, 2024
The €13.7 million ($14.9 million) project is being led by Thales and also includes Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo Helicopters and Spain’s Indra.
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Rand: No Demand For eVTOLs Within USAF’s Major Commands

Oct 10, 2024
The report was completed in July 2022 but not released publicly until Sept. 30.
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STARTUP SPOTLIGHT: Sea Cheetah

Oct 14, 2024
The startup emerged presented its plans to develop a twin-hull, hydrogen-electric wing-in-ground-effect vessel and supporting hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
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Piasecki Modifying Hydrogen-Electric Helicopter Demonstrator

Oct 14, 2024
Piasecki is to modify an ultralight helicopter with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, hoping to fly the piloted technology demonstrator by year-end.
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Rain Aero Founder Describes Plan For Autonomous Firefighting Helos

Oct 09, 2024
Part of the challenge of wildfire response is detecting a fire and dispatching first responders to remote areas before it reaches an inflection point.

Industry Data

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AAM Funding Totals, Aug. 2024

Oct 15, 2024
n overview of AAM startup cumulative funding as of Aug. 2024.
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AAM Infrastructure Reality Index, Aug. 2024

Oct 15, 2024
A ranking of AAM infrastructure startups based on their commercial and technical progress.

AAM Briefs

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AAM Briefs

Oct 15, 2024
Textron eAviation plans to flight-test the full performance envelope of its Nexus eVTOL uncrewed full-scale technology demonstrator.