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AUVSI Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held its nomination hearing for former Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation.  On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Michael Robbins issued a statement of support:  “In a rapidly changing global economy, it is... Continue reading

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Ferrovial Vertiports

Today, Atlantic Aviation announced it has acquired Ferrovial Vertiports from Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company. The acquisition advances Atlantic Aviation’s commitment to leading the industry in the creation of sustainable infrastructure to support advanced air mobility (AAM) operations by incorporating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure expertise into its recognized leadership in the... Continue reading

AURA Network Systems Appoints Kevin Steen as CEO and Walter Berger as Executive Chairman to Propel Growth and Innovation

Industry Veterans to Lead AURA’s Next Chapter of Progress and Achievement McLean, VA (December 2, 2024) – AURA Network Systems, a leading Command-and-Control Communications Service Provider (C2CSP) with a commercial communications network purpose-built for the aviation industry, today announced the appointments of Kevin Steen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Walter Berger as Executive Chairman... Continue reading

Parallax Advanced Research: Advancing the next generation of air mobility for Ohio and the nation

Nov 1, 2024, Parallax’s advanced air mobility capabilities span research and development, low altitude airspace management system integration, infrastructure, and consulting. Advanced air mobility (AAM) is a new era of aviation and an emerging capability that is transforming airspace technology as it applies to airborne travel, cargo shipping, and urban and rural infrastructure. It involves... Continue reading

Don Berchoff, TruWeather Solutions | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 48

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes "Ecosystem" month, sponsored by GrandSKY with TruWeather Solutions’ CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff & Ken Stewart, CEO and President of NUAIR. Don has over 40 years of experience in the weather industry. His leadership in complex science and technology projects with the U.S. Air Force and National Weather... Continue reading

BETA Technologies raises more than $300M in additional equity capital to fund growth and commercialization

This new investment supports BETA’s continued momentum certifying, producing and deploying all-electric aircraft and infrastructure, serving both commercial and military customers across cargo, logistics, medical, and passenger applications Equity financing was led by QIA with significant participation from longtime BETA investors including Fidelity Management & Research Company, TPG Rise Climate, and others South Burlington (October... Continue reading

NUAIR & SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight CNY’s Leadership in AAM and Drone Innovation

Central New York welcomes Assemblymembers Magnarelli, Hunter, and Stirpe along with key partners and industry leaders for the ribbon cutting of NUAIR’s new headquarters in Syracuse Hancock International Airport. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – 31 October 2024 – Just outside the glass doors of Terminal A at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, NUAIR’s newly established headquarters sits... Continue reading

AUVSI Commends FAA Progress Toward eVTOL Operations

October 22, Arlington, Va. – Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the final version of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered lift aircraft operations. Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Systems International (AUVSI) said: “This performance-based rule is a critical step forward in enabling the eVTOL-segment of the... Continue reading

BETA Expands Electric Aviation Charge Network Throughout State of Florida

Newly commissioned chargers at Tallahassee International Airport, Gainesville Regional Airport, and Bob Sikes Airport join first-in-state charger at Eglin Air Force Base BETA’s multimodal, interoperable chargers are compatible with electric air and ground vehicles, positioning Florida to support growing electric transportation industry in the future TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA (September 18, 2024) — Several airports across the... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.