Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Overair, a leading developer of advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the potential for vertiport development and eVTOL operations in the DFW Metroplex. The collaboration will focus on assessing the feasibility of passenger eVTOL services across North Texas. Overair’s flagship eVTOL aircraft, the Butterfly, represents the next wave in urban air mobility, offering...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger use, announced the successful completion of advanced air traffic simulations in collaboration with NASA’s Ames Research Center. The simulations evaluated the integration of air taxi services into existing airspace systems, including operations at high-traffic airports, using current air traffic control (ATC) tools and protocols. The project,...

Downtown Skyport, a partnership between vertiport developer Skyports and French airport operator Groupe ADP, has been chosen as the preferred operator for New York City’s Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH). Operations are set to commence in February 2025 following their selection by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Andrew Kimball, NYCEDC’s president and CEO, remarked: “New York continues to lead in technology and innovation, enhancing the quality of life for all...