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.
As 2025 draws to a close, the Advanced Air Mobility industry showed resilience through turbulence. Despite aviation challenges and startup volatility, progress continued with educational initiatives like AAM Master Classes, media platforms expanding reach, and key players positioning for 2026. A year-end reflection on solutions, obstacles, and what’s ahead.
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Robert Bassey, former FAA senior leader and key contributor to the nation’s first vertiport design standards, has been appointed Chairman of Avika Sky, the first U.S. Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure consortium. Learn about his transition from government to startup and what’s next for AAM deployment.
n this episode of The Ways We Move podcast, host Nicolas Zart explores an unexpected hero in the sustainable mobility revolution: cork. This 5,000-year-old material, traditionally associated with wine bottles and bulletin boards, is quietly reshaping how we design everything from electric vehicles to spacecraft and could soon play a crucial role in advanced air mobility.
The FAA urgently needs increased funding to modernize its aging air traffic control systems. With only a fraction of the required budget approved, the agency faces delays that could hinder the safe integration of advanced air mobility technologies like eVTOLs. Industry experts and lawmakers call for swift action to ensure a seamless transition to next-generation airspace management.
Destinus’s acquisition of AI avionics specialist Daedalean strengthens its position in autonomous flight with enhanced AI capabilities for defense and civil UAVs.
On The Ways We Move podcast, guest Rex Alexander talks about how advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure is changing how we see and conceptualize urban air mobility (UAM) and regional air travel, challenges, regulatory updates. Most importantly, a strong, safe, and robust infrastructure will allow for a cleaner and more efficient future of air travel. Find out more about what the future of air travel looks like from Mr. Infrastructure himself!
Charging an EV battery to 100% regularly can shorten its lifespan. Experts recommend keeping charge levels mostly between 20% to 80% to reduce stress on the battery and maintain better long-term performance.
Joby Aviation’s acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business marks a major step in expanding urban air mobility infrastructure. This strategic move brings Joby closer to operational passenger hubs, accelerating the rollout of electric air taxis in key global markets.