AINonlineHanneke Weitering

Japan targets 2027 start for commercial eVTOL services in revised AAM roadmap

Japan's revised Advanced Air Mobility roadmap targets the start of commercial eVTOL services in 2027 and sets a phased timetable for deployment. The plan schedules staged operational trials, regulatory milestones and infrastructure rollouts intended to transition urban air taxis from demonstrations to paid services.

2026-04-07T01:31:22.498529-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Vietnam offshore operator orders three H225s

By FlightGlobal: Two units of the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) have placed orders for three Airbus Helicopters H225s to support offshore oil operations. The helicopters were ordered by VNH South and VNH North, says Airbus.

2026-04-06T23:46:13.309606-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Military-support Falcon suffers dual engine malfunction in icing weather

By FlightGlobal: Hungarian investigators are probing a incident involving dual engine malfunction on a Dassault Falcon 20 which was supporting a NATO military exercise.The incident occurred on 24 March, according to French investigation authority BEA, citing preliminary infomation from its Hungarian counterpart.

2026-04-06T23:01:06.231277-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

DHS Secretary Mullin suggests removing CBP from major 'sanctuary city' airports, risking international travel disruptions ahead of World Cup

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: New Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that his department could pull Customs and Border Protection officers from major international airports in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’, essentially crippling global air travel into these cities ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June.

2026-04-06T20:26:49.949787-07:00