China’s low-altitude economy: regulatory gaps threaten growth

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China’s ambitious low-altitude economy presents a paradox that reveals fundamental tensions in the country’s approach to emerging aviation technologies.

EU-Asia aviation certification: progress under scrutiny

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The regulatory landscape connecting European and Asian aviation authorities reveals a pattern of formal agreements masking operational complexities that challenge the industry’s ambitions for seamless international cooperation.

Geopolitical fault lines in eVTOL battery supply chains

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The promise of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft envisioned as the backbone of urban air mobility hinges on reliable battery performance.

Vertiport licensing: The fragmentation dilemma

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The vertiport licensing landscape exemplifies broader tensions between local autonomy and global integration that characterize contemporary governance challenges.

Archer Aviation secures Lilium’s patent portfolio amid competitive insolvency proceedings

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Archer Aviation, a pioneering developer in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector, has emerged victorious in a multifaceted bidding war to acquire the comprehensive patent holdings of the insolvent German eVTOL innovator Lilium.