Articles by tag: urban air mobility
The electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) sector is on the cusp of revolutionizing urban mobility, yet it faces significant aerodynamic challenges. With the rise of urban air mobility, the industry must navigate complex issues like vortex ring state and outwash effects. As the technology progresses, the stakes are high for ensuring safety and…
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Seamless eVTOL Urban Air Mobility Requires Smart Vertiport Design and Regulatory Support
The electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) industry is on the brink of transforming urban air mobility, with significant investments fueling rapid advancements. Projections indicate a substantial growth in the sector, underscoring its potential to reshape transportation. However, these developments bring forth considerable challenges, particularly concerning infrastructure and safety. What are the main infrastructural…
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VFS’s Mike Hirschberg Take on eVTOL Potential to Revolutionize Urban Air Mobility
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) technology is revolutionizing the aviation industry, promising a future where air taxis and other advanced aerial vehicles could become a common mode of transport, significantly advancing urban air mobility. The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), a leading organization in vertical flight advocacy and research, has been at the forefront…
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CES 2024: Urban Air Mobility Gets Closer to Reality with Supernal’s New eVTOL Concept
Is urban air mobility finally ready to take flight? The eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) movement has, of yet, landed as fast as some predicted, but news out of CES 2024 makes it clear that it’s coming. Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s air taxi division, unveiled its second eVTOL concept at CES 2024, showcasing…
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Honeywell Has a New Urban Air Mobility Lab. Why Does Its Avionics Research Matter for UAM?
Summary: Honeywell unveiled its cutting-edge urban air mobility research facility for a closed media tour. MarketScale had the pleasure of exploring the company’s new technologies to better understand how they’re setting a standard for UAM’s avionics needs. The main solutions on display and detailed in this report include its Simplified Vehicle Operations controls interface, its Detect…
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How to Overcome the Power Cabling Challenges in eVTOL Vehicles
Flying cars, something once thought of as pure science fiction, are nearly ready for takeoff. However, eVTOL vehicles, or electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, still have some barriers to overcome before they take to the skies at scale. Bruce Conway, Principal Scientist for AD&M Wire Development at TE Connectivity, spoke on power distribution needs…
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Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Gets Smarter, Lighter, and More Powerful
Powering Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has challenges and solutions. Continuing the series on this vertical on Future of Air Transportation, host Tyler Kern sat down with Marcus Priest, Senior Principal Engineer at TE Connectivity. As UAM becomes more complex and mainstream, the configuration and needs around power are evolving. That requires new components that drive higher…
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Creating a Lifelong Learner’s Pathway with Kermit Cook, CEO at Penn Foster (Episode 1)
Education is in a period of rapid reinvention as technology, economic pressures, and workforce needs redefine how people learn. College costs continue to climb, with average tuition at private nonprofit four-year institutions now exceeding $43,000 a year. Even public four-year colleges average over $11,000 annually for in-state students, and public two-year programs cost more…
The Outdoor Advantage: Enhancing Guest Experience Through Design, Flexibility, and Functionality
As guests increasingly prioritize wellness, sustainability, and immersive experiences, hotels are transforming their outdoor environments into multifunctional retreats that blend comfort with connection to nature. A 2024 research study found that 58% of travelers preferred hotels embracing sustainability practices—such as reducing plastic and promoting eco-friendly amenities, highlighting the growing importance of intentional, guest-focused outdoor…
Sol-Ark, Discover Energy and Sun Sol Host Certified Engineer-Led Installer Training in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico’s renewable energy push, hands-on expertise is as vital as innovation itself. That’s why Sol-Ark, Discover Energy Systems, and SunSol brought their certified engineers to Aguadilla for an in-person installer training, spotlighting the Helios battery and Sol-Ark 15k inverter. Far from a mere technical session, the event underscored how proper installation and…
Connecting in Crisis: How Schools and Crisis Text Line Support Student Wellbeing
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Jana French of Crisis Text Line about the essential role the organization plays in supporting mental health, especially among students during the back-to-school season. They explore how Crisis Text Line empowers individuals to define…
