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Electric Air Mobility’s News at a Glance January 2026

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January 2026 delivered pivotal developments shaping advanced air mobility’s future. The FAA announced its largest reorganization in history, creating a dedicated Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies for eVTOLs, drones, and supersonic aircraft. Meanwhile, China’s low-altitude economy deployed 5.29 million operating aircraft with commercial eVTOL services already active. Ohio emerged as America’s AAM manufacturing hub with Joby’s second facility announcement, powered by strategic workforce investment. Drone delivery leader Zipline raised $600 million at a $7.6 billion valuation, surpassing 2 million deliveries while expanding to Houston and Phoenix. This comprehensive roundup explores regulatory maturation, geographic competition, and infrastructure investment driving AAM toward critical tipping points in 2026.

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Pioneering Electric Air Mobility – USPS Electric Airplane Tests Link New York to Detroit

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As electric air mobility takes flight, the US Postal Service eyes electric airplanes for New York-Detroit mail routes. Leaders like BETA Technologies and Electra.aero drive hybrid-electric advances, slashing emissions and unlocking short takeoffs. This 750-word read covers the shift for aviation pros.

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Advanced Air Mobility’s Innovation Paradox: Why Use Old Business Models

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Everyone in Advanced Air Mobility knows the truth: we’re developing revolutionary electric aircraft using century-old business models. People leave traditional aviation frustrated, join AAM startups promising change, then fall right back into the same patterns. The technology works—electric aircraft are proven 2-3x more efficient than conventional aircraft. So why do we keep choosing outdated frameworks? Explore what really holds AAM back and what needs to change.

FAA’s Part 108 BVLOS Rule: Low‑Altitude Aviation Needs More

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The FAA’s Part 108 BVLOS proposal would finally move drones beyond the slow, waiver‑based system of Part 107, creating a framework for routine flights at scale. But aviation groups like NBAA, VAI, and EAA argue that unclear right‑of‑way rules, heavy paperwork, and weak detect‑and‑avoid requirements could shift risk onto helicopters, GA, and future AAM operations that already rely on the same low‑altitude airspace.

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FAA’s New Radio Altimeter Rules: What They Mean for Advanced Air Mobility and 5G

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The FAA has released a proposed rule that would require most U.S. aircraft to upgrade their radio altimeters to withstand 5G interference. This change will affect not only airlines and business jets, but also future advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft that rely on precise low‑altitude height data for safe urban operations.

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EHang VT35: How China’s New Long‑Range eVTOL Changes the Game

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EHang’s VT35 is more than a new airframe; it is the long‑range link that turns today’s EH216‑S urban air taxi routes into a wider, intercity network. With a 200 km design range, compatibility with existing vertiports, and strong backing from Hefei’s low‑altitude economy strategy, the VT35 shows how China plans to scale autonomous passenger eVTOLs from sightseeing flights to everyday regional transport.