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Hawaii is the Ideal AAM Testing Ground

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Hawaii is positioning itself for federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program selection through a partnership combining existing airline operations with electric aircraft technology. Surf Air Mobility, the Hawaii Department of Transportation, and BETA Technologies submitted a joint eIPP application on January 27, leveraging Mokulele Airlines’ position as Hawaii’s largest commuter carrier by scheduled departures. The partnership plans to initially conduct cargo missions between Mokulele’s existing interisland routes using BETA’s ALIA electric aircraft, building on the airline’s 36,000 flights in 2025 averaging 51 miles, ideal for first generation electric aircraft. If selected, the initiative would advance electric aviation through real world regional airline integration rather than theoretical deployment scenarios.

FAA

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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U.S. Releases First AAM National Strategy for 2027 – the Lowdown

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The United States has released its first Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy, setting ambitious targets for initial operations by 2027 and fully autonomous flights by 2035. The comprehensive plan includes 40 recommendations across six critical pillars and establishes the U.S. as a global leader in next-generation aviation infrastructure.

Electra.Aero eSTOL

Electra Advances on Two Fronts with FAA Certification and New Defense Unit

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Electra.aero has applied for FAA Part 23 certification for its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, marking a major step toward commercial service. Simultaneously, the company launched “Electra Defense” to adapt its ultra-short takeoff and landing technology for military logistics, offering runway-independent operations for the U.S. Armed Forces.

Amorim Cork Forest

The Ways We Move: Cork Revolution 5,000-Year Material Powers Future Mobility

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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.

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We’re off to Rome for the AAM Master Class 2025 kickoff!

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The AAM Master Class Rome 2025 launches this September at Rome Fiumicino Airport, offering a comprehensive training experience on electric vertical takeoff and landing, infrastructure, energy systems, and regulations. Designed for airport officials and aviation professionals, this 2.5-day master class provides practical insights, networking opportunities, and CPD certification.