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Atlantic Aviation prepares for eVTOL operations in New York

Switzerland to deploy drones-as-a-service network

US air-taxi completes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight

EHang completes first electric air taxi flight in Brazil

MoU signed to advance sustainable urban air mobility in France

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The latest news on air travel challenges and solutions for smart city projects across the world.

Atlantic Aviation prepares for eVTOL operations in New York

Atlantic Aviation prepares for eVTOL operations in New York

Air Travel21 Oct 2024

This project will include a utility upgrade and Atlantic expects to facilitate technology-agnostic eVTOL operations from the East 34th Street heliport.

Joint venture to progress advanced air mobility in Milan

Joint venture to progress advanced air mobility in Milan

Air Travel16 Oct 2024

Skyports Infrastructure, SEA Milan and 2i Aeroporti are partnering to help accelerate an AAM ecosystem across the Italian city and wider Lombardy region.

Advanced air mobility revenue to near $6bn by 2030

Advanced air mobility revenue to near $6bn by 2030

Air Travel02 Oct 2024

Juniper Research report recommends vendors exploring partnerships with existing mobility-as-a-service providers as a key early growth strategy in the sector.

EHang completes first electric air taxi flight in Brazil

EHang completes first electric air taxi flight in Brazil

Air Travel26 Sep 2024

The ongoing test and trial flight campaigns for the EH216-S in Brazil will allow EHang to accrue a vast amount of data, information, and operational experience.

Archer Aviation unveils plans for LA air taxi network

Archer Aviation unveils plans for LA air taxi network

Air Travel13 Aug 2024

Archer’s planned network includes take-off and landing locations at LA International Airport, Orange County, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, Van Nuys and more.

Switzerland to deploy drones-as-a-service network

Switzerland to deploy drones-as-a-service network

Air Travel13 Aug 2024

Nokia Drone Networks solution will include 300 Drone-in-a-Box units and will be used in emergency response, perimeter protection and infrastructure inspection.

Volocopter advances plans for eVTOL operations in Paris

Volocopter advances plans for eVTOL operations in Paris

Air Travel09 Aug 2024

A crewed aircraft took flight from the inaugurated vertiport of the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole, built by Groupe ADP, the company’s Parisian partner.

Joby Aviation applies for certification in Australia

Joby Aviation applies for certification in Australia

Air Travel07 Aug 2024

The electric air taxi company’s application to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority lays the groundwork for the introduction of emissions-free air taxis.

Hong Kong advances plans for the low-altitude economy

Hong Kong advances plans for the low-altitude economy

Air Travel24 Jul 2024

KC Smart Mobility plans to purchase 30 units of the EHang EH216-S electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for operation in Hong Kong and Macau.

US air-taxi completes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight

US air-taxi completes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight

Air Travel15 Jul 2024

It builds on Joby Aviation’s air taxi development programme and demonstrates the potential for emissions-free, regional journeys that don’t require a runway.

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What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dortmund

In this edition, we focus on Dortmund in western Germany. With around 600,000 inhabitants, Dortmund is the eighth-largest city in Germany and the gateway to the Rhine-Ruhr region in the heart of Europe.

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in Nov 2024?

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in November? If so, just let us know and we’ll be able to invite you to a number of exclusive events!

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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AI in Utilities Management for Cities Trend Report 2024

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

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Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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