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Salinas, California Approves Archer Aviation Manufacturing Hub Agreement, Announces Four-City eVTOL Flight Test Corridor

The Salinas City Council approved a 10-year Through-the-Fence agreement with Archer Aviation on June 30, 2026, allowing the company to convert a former 500,000-sq-ft Coca-Cola facility into a manufacturing and testing hub. The city also announced a $7.5 million federal grant to establish an air corridor linking four airports across Salinas, Marina, Hollister, and Watsonville, with plans for a vertiport and charging infrastructure.

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1 day ago

Source: Urban Air Mobility News

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How Do Electric Air Taxis Fly? A Complete Guide to eVTOL Flight Operations

Aviation content creator Mo T (The Airport Guy) has released an in-depth video explaining how electric air taxis are piloted, covering cockpit interfaces, AI-assisted flight control systems, VTOL takeoff and landing modes, and redundant safety mechanisms — offering the public a clear look at the technology behind eVTOL urban air mobility.

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4 days ago

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From Prototype to Reality: FAA Takes a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Archer Aviation

The FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (EIPP) is partnering with Archer Aviation to evaluate emerging electric vertical take-off and landing technology in real-world flight conditions. The initiative aims to safely integrate air taxis into the National Airspace System while supporting industry innovation and helping shape future Urban Air Mobility standards.

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Urban Aeronautics Sues Archer, Joby, and Wisk Over eVTOL Fly-by-Wire Patent

Israeli eVTOL developer Urban Aeronautics filed three separate patent infringement lawsuits on June 19, 2026, in the US District Court for the Northern District of California against Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and Boeing-backed Wisk Aero. The suits allege the three companies infringed its fly-by-wire flight control system patent, which uses four independent control networks to enable safe degraded-mode operation if any single network fails.

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12 days ago

Source: Urban Air Mobility News

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eVTOL Air Taxi Sector Mired in Legal Battles: Joby and Archer Go to War

The U.S. eVTOL air taxi industry is facing a serious legal storm. Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation filed mutual lawsuits last year — Joby alleging trade secret theft, Archer counter-claiming Joby concealed ties to China. In February, Archer also sued competitor Vertical Aerospace for patent infringement, raising concerns about the sector's path to commercialization.

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13 days ago

Source: The Verge

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The Future of Flight Is Taking Off: Advanced Air Mobility Reshapes U.S. Aviation

A U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official has published a commentary in The Washington Times highlighting how Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) — from electric air taxis to drone logistics for remote communities — is transforming transportation, boosting economic growth, and reinforcing America's global leadership in aviation innovation.

eVTOL空中計程車法規政策

18 days ago

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UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AAM Development in Japan

UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) have established a long-term strategic partnership focused on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure planning, design, regulatory integration, and commercialization in Japan. Their first joint initiative targets the Greater Tokyo Area, with UrbanV serving as JAC's strategic technology partner within a Japan Airlines-led industry consortium that also includes Archer Aviation.

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Source: eVTOL Insights