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⚠️⚠️⚠️Attention⚠️⚠️⚠️ ANAC opens up public consultation on the type certification of Embraer's EVE eVTOL aircraft... 💡👀💭 #uas #evtol #vca #certification #consultation #aam #uam #iam #aerialmobility #futuremobility

Business aviation, long hailed as an incubator for aerospace innovation, is now poised to play a crucial role in the evolution of electric flight and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Recognizing business aviation as a trailblazer in technological advancements, industry leaders are forging collaborations with leading electric aircraft developers, showcasing a shared vision for the future of air transportation. Recent agreements between established fixed-based operators (FBOs) in business aviation and electric aircraft pioneers underscore a commitment to integrating AAM into existing infrastructure. Companies like Clay Lacy Aviation are leading the charge, having secured partnerships with Joby Aviation, Overair, and Signature Aviation, positioning themselves as key players in the transition to electric flight. The regulatory landscape further aligns with business aviation, as AAM operations are anticipated to commence under Part 135 flights in the U.S., adhering to guidelines applicable to non-scheduled commercial aircraft operations. Chris Rocheleau, Chief Operating Officer at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), emphasizes the compatibility of AAM with business aviation-oriented regulations, highlighting the industry's pivotal role. Battery-electric aircraft, currently optimized for lighter payloads and shorter distances, find an ideal niche in private aviation for shorter regional missions. While range limitations persist, the demand for private, premium, and shuttle operations makes business aviation an initial adopter of electric flight technologies. Scott Cutshall, CAM, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Sustainability at Clay Lacy, envisions existing airports as the starting point for AAM deployment, emphasizing the importance of FBOs in facilitating the early stages of AAM operations. FBOs, equipped with essential infrastructure, are strategically positioned to support AAM aircraft, providing services such as fuelling, ground handling, and connectivity. As business aviation leaders embrace AAM, the transition is seen as a gradual process, with initial operations targeting the private aviation user base. While AAM evolves, collaborations between FBOs and AAM companies are expected to pave the way for larger vertiports co-located with transportation hubs. The business aviation community's readiness to support AAM, coupled with regulatory alignment, technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations, positions the industry as a driving force behind the integration of electric flight and AAM into the global air transportation system. #AvfoilNews #BusinessAviation #AdvancedAirMobility #ElectricFlight #AerospaceInnovation #AAM #NBAA #ClayLacy #SignatureAviation #Joby #Overair #AviationTechnology

Inspired by pressures to decarbonize the aviation industry, start-up Beta Technologies has set out to revolutionize air travel and the production of its crafts. With improved battery design technology, the widespread adoption of electric aircraft is becoming increasingly viable for short-haul and urban air mobility applications. This week, let's take a look at this article from Axios where author Alex Fitzpatrick dives into these bold new strides by Beta Technologies and competitors Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation. https://lnkd.in/ex6MpnyB

Catalyzing technology acceleration is crucial to be able to reduce emissions from flying. Skyfinity invites passengers who want to become part of the solution to support (in-industry) technology acceleration, rather than contribute to out-of-industry offsets. With many small contributions we can solve the net-zero funding gap for aviation start-ups and scale-ups and bring new solutions to the market faster.   What start-ups and scale-ups do you think are leading the way in sustainable aviation? #skyfinity #aviation #netzero #netzero2050 #startupfunding

At Skyportz® we are banking on the vertiport infrastructure being the missing piece of the puzzle to take electric air taxis (“eVTOL”) from the launch networks using existing airports/helipads into networks that service where people want to go. There are hundreds OEMs designing aircraft but only a handful that will fly commercially in the next couple of years. Archer is right up with the front runners and this article provides some interesting insight to anyone looking at investing in aircraft. #investment #aviation #skyportz #archer #electricaviation #tech #future

Celebrating 75 years of aviation innovation with APUs. Dive into how these powerhouses shape the reliability, comfort, and safety of modern flight. https://hwll.co/kgvlq7

Winglets have contributed significantly to aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions reduction in the last few decades. You could say they are turning up everywhere. Whilst Aviation Partners didn't invent winglets, we did dramatically improve the design and performance of winglets. The Blended Winglet, and Spilt Scimitar Winglet, were both designed (and patented) by Aviation Partners. If you are at an airport anywhere in the world today some of the winglets you are looking at are almost certainly ours. Especially given there are approximately 10,000 business and commercial aircraft now wearing them. #WingletWednesday #ThinkWinglets #SustainableAviation #ClimbingFast

Imagine reducing a 7-hour task to just 75 minutes with AI-powered robots. 🤖 A Norwegian 🇳🇴 startup is revolutionizing the aviation industry with advanced AI robots designed to significantly cut down on carbon emissions, conserve water, and expedite plane inspections. Today, cleaning a large airplane can take up to 24 hours, leading many airlines to wash their planes only every few months. It also wastes water and chemicals, allowing harmful runoff to seep into the soil. Enter Norse Atlantic Airways, a forward-thinking Norwegian airline that plans to deploy these innovative AI robots, developed by Avinxt, to perform rapid, eco-friendly washes and inspections. These robots use a combination of cameras and sophisticated AI software to clean an entire aircraft in just 75 minutes ⏰, and conduct thorough inspections in a mere 7 hours—tasks that would otherwise take human workers significantly longer. This groundbreaking technology not only enhances operational efficiency but also promotes sustainability in the aviation sector. ✈️ #AI #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #AIRevolution #Aviation #Sustainability

🌎 Charging towards environmental innovation – advanced air mobility (AAM) is in our future. And we’re committed to a leading role in supporting its growth! Exemplified in our recently announced partnerships with BETA TECHNOLOGIES, Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Lilium, we will be a technology-agnostic supporter of AAM and are actively investigating opportunities to provide electric charging solutions for the future of transportation. Our goal is to support quiet, net-zero emissions aviation technology as part of our already best-in-class FBO services across all aircraft. Check out our recent announcements and all of our sustainability-focused news. https://lnkd.in/gQ62gC5A Atlantic Evolve: Local acts with global impact. #AtlanticEvolve #AAM #EarthDay #sustainableaviation #globalimpact