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Virgin Atlantic and Joby partner to develop seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys across UK

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Virgin Atlantic is to partner with Joby Aviation on the launch of an innovative air taxi service in the UK. The partnership aims to offer seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys from LHR and MAN. Virgin Atlantic is to partner with Joby Aviation on the launch of a revolutionary air taxi service in the UK. The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines – which owns a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic – to launch service in the U.S. and UK, with a commitment to innovation, customer service and challenging the status quo. The partnership aims to offer seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport. Virgin Atlantic will also support Joby’s go-to-market efforts in the UK through marketing the service to customers, engaging regulators alongside Joby and helping to build support for the development of landing infrastructure at key airports....

UrbanV and PAX Aeroportos to establish vertiport testbed at Brazil’s Campo de Marte Airport

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UrbanV and PAX Aeroportos, concessionaire of Campo de Marte and Jacarepaguá airports, are collaborating to develop Advanced Air Mobility in Brazil with a testbed for innovative solutions in real-world conditions. UrbanV and PAX Aeroportos, the concessionaire of Campo de Marte and Jacarepaguá airports in Brazil, have been selected by ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) to implement a regulatory sandbox at Campo de Marte Airport (São Paulo). This strategic initiative to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Brazil will create a testbed for innovative solutions under real-world conditions. The regulatory sandbox will ensure that these solutions meet safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards before their broader implementation. “PAX Aeroportos operates two airports with strategic locations in the two largest capitals of Brazil,” said Rogério Prado, CEO, PAX Aeroportos. “Our operations are primarily focused on business and general aviation and our existing clientele is aligned with...