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Jetson Inc announced that Florida Polytechnic University selected the Jetson ONE as the world’s first electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft intended for integration into law enforcement operations. The aircraft, registered as N911FP and nicknamed ‘Astro’, will support the university’s research into advanced air mobility for public safety, emergency response, and education
The university obtained FAA Part 91 approval to operate the aircraft, which allows adding mission-critical equipment and police lighting. This marks an expansion of Jetson ONE use beyond recreational personal flight into professional public service applications
Source: Urban Air Mobility NewsArcher Aviation announced plans to conduct demonstrations of its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxis at general aviation facilities across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin in Texas. The planned networks include fixed-base operator (FBO) locations and other GA facilities to establish future operational infrastructure
Read storyEHang has partnered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to assess regulatory, technical, and safety requirements for introducing eVTOL aircraft in Malaysia. This cooperation aims to establish a pathway for potential advanced air mobility operations under Malaysian regulations but does not authorize commercial flights
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Tesla demonstrated a Roadster prototype launching from a ramp and rotating in the air before landing on 15 October, according to Euronews. The demonstration used thrusters associated with SpaceX technology
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