Why vertiports are urban air mobility’s first real constraint?

The infrastructure trap

The promise of urban air mobility rests on a deceptively simple premise: electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft will revolutionize city transportation by bypassing ground congestion. Yet while eVTOL manufacturers race to certify their aircraft, a more intractable challenge lurks beneath the surface.

Jetson One eVTOL: deliveries in the United States

Jetson One eVTOL: deliveries in the United States

etson Aero has started serial deliveries of the Jetson One eVTOL in the United States. The aircraft can be flown without a pilot’s license, demand is fully booked through 2027, and prices have increased.

The real bottleneck of advanced air mobility: Infrastructure, not aircraft

The Real Bottleneck of Advanced Air Mobility: Infrastructure, Not Aircraft

Most discussions around Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) focus on aircraft.
Range, speed, autonomy, battery density, noise levels. These topics dominate headlines, investor decks, and public conversations. They are also largely the wrong place to look.

Samson Sky CEO Receives Global Innovator Award at Congressional Ceremony on Capitol Hill

Samson Sky Switchblade

Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky and designer of the Switchblade Flying Car, was the honored recipient of the GSA Global Innovator Award 2025 during a Congressional ceremony held on Capitol Hill. The event took place on Thursday, December 11, and was attended by several members of the United States Congress.

Breaking the ceiling: solid-state chemistry redefines aviation energy

solid-state chemistry redefines aviation energy

The trajectory of modern electrification has reached a pivotal juncture in late 2025. For nearly three decades, the Lithium-ion battery has served as the bedrock of portable energy, yet its electrochemical architecture has struck an impenetrable ceiling.

Memorandum of Understanding Signed on Opening Day of Saudi Arabia’s Sand & Fun 2025 Airshow

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Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car, just announced they have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saudi Aviation Club.