Rural Skyways: This Week in AAM and Rural Mobility
Regulatory strides, vertiport plans, and industry milestones — what it means for rural communities.
Category: Community Impact
This Week in Rural Air Mobility – May 21, 2026
Hybrid-electric VTOL funding, a landmark Florida summit, and the air taxi race accelerates – what it all means for rural…
Vertiport Zoning for Rural Communities: A Practical Guide for Local Officials
Electric air taxis and cargo drones are coming. The FAA has published design standards. Companies are taking pre-orders. States are…
Texas TxDOT’s Multi-Phase AAM Plan: From Cargo to Medical to Air Taxis
The Texas Department of Transportation has been selected for the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with an ambitious three-phase plan…
FAA Launches eVTOL Integration Pilot Program – Rural Counties Should Apply
The Federal Aviation Administration has officially established the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), a first-of-its-kind initiative that will allow state,…
Textron Dissolves eAviation Division – What the AAM Shakeout Means for Rural Communities
Textron Inc. has announced it will eliminate its eAviation business unit, redistributing electric aircraft programs across its existing divisions in…
Training Pipeline Launches for Rural AAM Technicians
New certificate program builds rural AAM workforce.
Michigan Launches Advanced Aerial Mobility Studio to Drive Real-World Impact
Michigan is taking a major step in shaping the future of aerial mobility. Newlab, in partnership with the Michigan Department…
Cambria County Set to Launch Nation-Leading Drone Emergency Response Program
Cambria County, Pennsylvania, is preparing to launch one of the nation’s first programs using drones to deliver emergency medical supplies—a…