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Magazine Issue

Advanced Air Mobility Report, January 28, 2026

VOL. 6 NO. 4 January 28, 2026

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Business

The Valo on display at the Manhattan Classic Car Club on Jan. 22.

Vertical Pitches Six-Seat Economics, NYC Routes On U.S. Tour

Jan 26, 2026

Vertical Aerospace’s Valo electric air taxi made its U.S. debut on Jan. 22, with a non-flying, full-scale mock-up of its eVTOL aircraft displayed in New York.

In a 45-minute flight, the Wingcopter 198 can scan 1,000-plus hectares, Wingcopter says Credit: Wingcopter

Wingcopter Drones To Be Deployed For Aerial Surveying In Japan

Jan 09, 2026

Wingcopter of Weiterstadt, Germany, plans to deploy its vertical-takeoff-and-landing drones to Japan.

Bristow Steps Up With First Binding Deal for Electra’s eSTOL EL9

Jan 22, 2026

Electra.aero has signed a predelivery payment agreement with Bristow Group, the first deposit-backed commitment to buy its EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.

Analysis

Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Emerge As Contested Logistics Enablers

Jan 22, 2026

While commercial passenger services have yet to materialize, the defense sector is shaping up to be a more immediate market for advanced air mobility companies.

Technology Developments

UK Plans New Competitions To Fund Green Aviation

Jan 20, 2026

The UK government is to provide up to £43 million ($58 million) in funding to support green aviation projects including the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft and research into avoiding contrails.

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