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NEXA Capital Partners announced the formation of a National Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Finance Coalition to support $16.6 billion in infrastructure investment over 20 years. The coalition aims to secure congressional legislation establishing a federal loan guarantee program to enable private financing of approximately 2,570 vertiports and associated low-altitude airspace systems
The coalition focuses on mobilizing private investment by reducing financing risk through federal credit support, with equity contributions from developers and meaningful lender risk retention. A coordinated advocacy campaign in Washington is planned to advance the necessary legislation. NEXA emphasizes that infrastructure is essential for commercial AAM operations and federal financing is key to enabling it
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eVTOL Insights announced the approaching deadline for early bird entries to its Global Advanced Air Mobility Awards 2027, with discounted entry fees available until December 31, 2026. The awards feature over 30 categories recognizing achievements in aircraft technology, infrastructure, certification, and individual and company contributions to the advanced air mobility sector
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Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat have commenced commercial production of their jointly developed UAV connectivity platform following two years of development and testing. The platform leverages Viasat’s L-band satellite network to provide connectivity and operational services for uncrewed and autonomous aircraft operating in remote areas
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Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama visited SkyDrive’s flight test facility in Yamaguchi City to observe a demonstration of the company’s pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The flight lasted approximately six minutes, covering 2.2 kilometers at a maximum speed of 78 km/h and altitude of 30 meters
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