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SkyDrive “Forms Business Partnership with FEAM Aero”, a Large North American MRO Company. SkyDrive, the Japanese eVTOL company, recently announced the signing of a strategic alliance with U.S‑based FEAM Aero, reports a press release. This collaboration combines Japan’s leading electric air taxi development with FEAM’s experience of creating a strong framework for the maintenance, support and scalability of air taxis both across the U.S and elsewhere. SkyDrive established a local American subsidiary last year. The company is now actively partnering with U.S companies, “to develop practical use cases and tailor its offerings based on the current, real-world state of the Advanced Air Mobility industry,” explains the release. https://lnkd.in/eZYq8qS4 #SkyDrive #AdvancedAirMobility #eVTOL #MRO #AirTaxi #Partnership #ElectricAviation #AviationTechnology

🚁 Wisk Aero Eyes Aftermarket Potential for eVTOL Aircraft🚁 Wisk Aero is strategically considering the burgeoning aftermarket for its fully automated electric aircraft. Although the aircraft’s design intentionally limits the number of systems, creating a niche MRO opportunity, the potential remains significant. The Boeing-backed advanced air mobility startup’s eVTOL aircraft is in the early stages of the FAA certification program, with an expected service entry later this decade. At the Farnborough Airshow on July 22, CEO Brian Yutko shared, "We’ve started to think about [the aftermarket] and we’ve started to work with some potential partners in that space. These aircraft are intended to do more flight cycles than a commercial aircraft and more frequently, creating interesting opportunities for life-limited parts." Yutko emphasized the focus on the aircraft’s #batteries, noting, "It’s a lot of the value and depreciation cost of the aircraft. But there are other moving parts of the aircraft that matter." The future of eVTOL maintenance and parts replacement looks promising, opening new avenues for innovation and collaboration. #Aviation #eVTOL #WiskAero #AdvancedAirMobility #MRO #FAA #FarnboroughAirshow #ElectricAircraf #FIA2024

Manta Aircraft, Shenyang Aviation Collaborate “to Accelerate Development of Hybrid-Electric eV/STOL ANN Plus Aircraft.” Manta Aircraft and Shenyang Aviation Industries Group announced this week a collaboration to accelerate the development of Manta’s Hybrid-Electric eV/STOL ANN Plus Aircraft, reports a press release. The release explains, “The ANN Plus is a multipurpose, six-seater air vehicle offering comfortable space for 1 pilot and 5 passengers — for personal mobility, business travel, special and cargo transport operations. Combining helicopter versatility with airplane efficiency, this aircraft supports both Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing (eV/STOL), enabling operations anywhere, from airports to helipads to unprepared remote areas.” https://lnkd.in/ep2AHiT5

𝗜𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? ✈️     The rise of 𝗲𝗩𝗧𝗢𝗟 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 and surveillance & cargo drones has drawn comparisons to the early days of commercial aviation—but funding trends paint a worrying picture. According to 𝗠𝗰𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘆 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆, investments in Future Air Mobility fell to $3.9 billion in 2023, down from $6.8 billion in 2021.  "𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝑝 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝑝𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝑝𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯". Like commercial aviation, scaling eVTOL technologies faces 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 (up to $2 billion for FAA approval) and the challenge of 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀-𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. And that can exceed the patience of investors by seeing how their funding is burnt. 🌟 "𝘈𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝑝𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯 & 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘩-𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝑝𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯".    💡 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Will eVTOL follow commercial aviation’s trajectory to success, or are new strategies needed to break through? Let’s explore! 👇 #FutureAirMobility #eVTOL 

Another Fly & Drive vehicle comes to the market, but with a twist. It drives like a feisty Go-Kart and takes to the air like a waspish butterfly. The company behind it has Australian roots, but now resides in Las Vegas under the name Pegasus Aerospace Corporation. The press release says, “The world of advanced air mobility is a ferment of activity, with much technological development focusing on the use of pure-electric propulsion. Being the first to come out with an eVTOL with the greatest range, the lightest battery pack, the fastest speed, and the best economic model, has been the holy grail of aviation for the past ten years or more, but technical and regulatory barriers persist. How refreshing, then, to see a company that has an AAM offering ready in the here and now.” https://lnkd.in/epSN_GZa #FlyAndDrive #PegasusAerospace #AdvancedAirMobility #AAMTechnology #AviationInnovation #AirMobilityRevolution #FutureOfFlight

How does Urban Air Mobility influence the Europe eVTOL Aircraft market? The growing demand for Urban Air Mobility and a rising focus on environmental sustainability are driving the growth of the Europe eVTOL aircraft market. According to the TechSci Research report, "Europe eVTOL Aircraft Market - By Country, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2018-2030F," the eVTOL aircraft industry is still in its development phase and has yet to be commercialized. However, the market is progressing quickly, with many companies focused on testing and certifying their eVTOL products to meet the increasing demand in the market. For more Information: https://lnkd.in/gF-TBdbf The Rise of Electric-Propulsion-Based eVTOL Aircraft Increasing Adoption of Air Taxis as Urban Air Mobility Increases Lack of infrastructure certification in Aviation Market Key Players Airbus Group, Inc., Bell Textron Inc., Boeing, Eve Air Mobility, Lilium GmBH, EHang Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd, BETA TECHNOLOGIES Inc., Volocopter GmbH, Archer Aviation Inc. and Heart Aerospace AB are the key players developing advanced technologies to stay competitive in the market and enhancing their product portfolio in the regions to increase their customer outreach. Download Free Sample Copy of Report: https://lnkd.in/gF-TBdbf

Lilium has started production of the advanced aviation grade battery packs that will power the Lilium Jet on its first piloted flight, targeted for end of 2024. This latest milestone represents a landmark in the development of the aircraft and follows extensive testing of #battery pack subcomponents from individual cell to stack level with a focus on performance, safety and regulatory conformity. Lilium’s battery packs are being designed to meet EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency's stringent aircraft safety requirements regarding shock resistance, heat resistance, containment, and redundancy. They are also being designed to deliver outstanding power and energy density to support a business model focused on regional, rather than urban, air mobility. Lilium has secured comprehensive intellectual property rights for its unique battery technology. https://lnkd.in/evcPTdDs #evtolinsights #lilium #liliumjet #regionalairmobility #airtaxi #germany #europe #electricaviation #

Textron eAviation is really stepping up in urban air travel with plans for a big test in 2025 of their new Nexus eVTOL! I'm super into innovations and making aviation more eco-friendly, so this news is super cool. The Nexus eVTOL is all about electric vertical takeoff and landing, which could totally change how we get around cities. It aims to cut down traffic jams and reduce pollution, making travel cleaner and more efficient. Textron is pushing forward with electric flying tech, which fits right in with the worldwide effort to make transportation more sustainable. The tests they're planning are key to showing that the Nexus can do its job safely and reliably. I think projects like this are crucial for bringing real improvements to flying. Embracing electric and self-flying tech could make flying easier to get and help the planet too. It's awesome to see Textron eAviation leading the way to a more sustainable and cool future in flying. I can't wait to see how the Nexus eVTOL will make getting around cities better! #eVTOL #SustainableAviation #UrbanAirMobility #Innovation #ElectricAircraft #TextronEAviation #FutureOfFlight #GreenTransportation #AviationIndustry

Exciting times ahead in Florida as Urban Link explore the use of electrical aviation vehicles! While electric vehicles offer a promising future for sustainable transportation, it's important to consider potential challenges that could arise. Factors such as battery technology, safety regulations, and infrastructure development could all seriously impact the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. By addressing these challenges proactively, it will ensure a smoother transition to a greener and more efficient transportation system. Let me know your thoughts on how this will change the aviation industry, for better or worse? #ElectricAviation #SustainableTransportation #FloridaInnovation 

SkyDrive has teamed up with FEAM Aero to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into the U.S. market. Together, they’re driving the future of sustainable, efficient air transport with a focus on regional air mobility solutions, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency. This collaboration merges SkyDrive’s innovation in air mobility with FEAM Aero’s line maintenance expertise, ensuring eVTOLs are ready to meet the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market's real-world needs. With U.S. partnerships, SkyDrive is tackling the challenges of integrating eVTOLs into existing aviation infrastructure, paving the way for a cleaner, smarter transportation future. Tomohiro Fukuzawa Cam Murphy Yugo Fukuhara Hiromi Go Hiroyuki Murai Kenji Nakagawa William Fugate Arnaud Coville Keisuke Yasukochi Vijay Kumar Bollaje Takehiro Sato Fred Murphy Martin E Fryer Anthony Smith II Alyssa Thorne Joseph Hernandez Wayne Sisson Scott Diaz Dan Allawat #eVTOL #advancedairmobility #AAM #airmobility #sustainable #airtransport  #urbanairmobility #aircraftmaintenance #mro #electricaviation #avgeek #technology #innovation #aerospaceengineering #aerospacecomponents #mrobt #mrobtnews Read more: https://lnkd.in/drbRFWhk