AutoFlight plans to develop and certify its electric urban air taxi in Europe, manufacture the vehicle in China and market it globally.

TruWeather sees a need to build microweather sensor networks to support urban air mobility operations.

The U.S. Navy’s first carrier-based, autonomous refueling aircraft has had “growing pains,” a Boeing executive says, as the production phase begins.

Volocopter is looking ahead not only to where its urban air taxis will fly but to the airspace and vertiports they will need to operate.

GKN Aerospace, the British aerostructures giant undergoing a business overhaul under private ownership, has acquired Sweden’s Permanova Lasersystem, an existing supplier that specializes in laser welding and laser metal deposition systems.

A web of challenges is holding back aerospace and defense from exceeding expectations, especially labor and supply chain issues.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has unveiled its plans for the future, including its hopes for the Middle East commercial and military markets.

Startup believes it can automate air taxis but will face FAA certification challenges.