The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently hosted the "EB105A Vertiports Design Industry Day — 2025," providing an in-depth overview of the final update to Engineering Brief 105A (EB105A). This document is pivotal for stakeholders in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, as it outlines the latest standards and guidelines for vertiport design. Key Highlights from the Industry Day: Comprehensive Overview:  The FAA detailed the critical changes incorporated into EB105A, emphasizing the...

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,...