India’s Industry Confederation Releases Phased Roadmap for AAM
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) released a phased roadmap to embed advanced air mobility (AAM) into India’s urban transport, using a hypothetical Gurugram‑Connaught Place‑Noida corridor as a test case. The plan prioritises high‑social‑impact missions such as medical logistics and air‑ambulance services, with air taxis operating from rooftops of hospitals and commercial buildings. Vertiport designs emphasize renewable‑energy power and tiered development, while financing options include leasing frameworks. CII also calls for a dedicated AAM regulatory unit within the DGCA to accelerate deployment and alleviate traffic congestion.
Italy and UK Sign Declaration of Intent on AAM, IAM and UAS Harmonisation
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) signed a declaration of intent in London to jointly develop advanced air mobility (AAM), innovative air mobility (IAM) and uncrewed aerial system (UAS) harmonisation. The agreement focuses...