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Batteries, load factors and utilisation. Sounds like the start of a decent joke if you’re in the electric aircraft business.They’re also the biggest limiting factors to the success of the early electric vertical take-off or landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry. Overcoming them could bring passenger costs per mile down from about $3.50 to $1.50 as identified in the Eve Air Mobility and MIT paperDemand Potential for Urban Air Mobility(2020). By symbiosis creating the market demand required to scale production to meet said demand.This article, with the help of Cuberg's Gaetano Sciortino, Florian Allroggen from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and BETA TECHNOLOGIES, explores how these factors will limit the first generation of certified eVTOL aircraft and the possible solutions to overcome these barriers as the industry broadens.Read full: https://lnkd.in/eC2676wQ

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Final chance to secure a Revolution.Aero discount.Our early bird rate ends today. Join us at Revolution.Aero and hear leaders from Bristow Group, Archer, Supernal, Vertical Aerospace, Airbus Urban Air Mobility and many more!Check out our full agenda and secure your ticket below.https://lnkd.in/eMbKPAmD#RevLondon #FutureofFlight #eVTOLs

With all these new aircraft being designed looking to revolutionise the way people and things are transported. The challenge is where are they going to fly and how are they going to interact with one another in the air. We are delighted that Alex McCord (Skyports Infrastructure), Fabrice Kunzi (SkyGrid), Juliana Carolina Kiraly Thomaz Rodrigues (Eve Air Mobility) and Richard Ellis (NATS) will be speaking on a range of topics including:- How do you integrate these aircraft and not compromise on safety- Can simluations in rural areas help prepare for busy cities - How do you approach integrating different aircraft Make sure you book your place if you want to be on the pulse of all the developments in the Advanced Air Mobility space and make new connections across the industry. Book here: https://lnkd.in/etA4zTvg#ATM #UTM #AAM #RAM #AdvancedAirMobility #RevLondon #UrbanAirMobility #eVTOL

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We are delighted that Darrell Swanson and Jarek Z., EA Maven will be sharing the results of their recent research into the potential of UK UAM and RAM routes and the potential this has for regional economic development and also the power requirements that integration of this infrastructure will require. This will be an exclusive walk through of the full nature of their report so it is not one to be missed! Make sure you book your place to attend Revolution.Aero London on the 18th-19th June, link below. https://lnkd.in/etA4zTvg#UAM #RAM #AAM #AdvancedAirMobility #UK #RevLondon #futureofflight #evtol #RegionalAirMobility #UrbanAirMobility

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Archer’s subsidiary, Archer Air, has received its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing it to begin operating aircraft commercially.Operations will enable Archer to refine its systems and procedures in advance of launching its eVTOL aircraft Midnight into service for airlines when it receives Type Certification which is expected in late 2025.Tom Anderson, Archer Air’s chief operating officer said:“We would like to thank the FAA for their ongoing collaboration with Archer and congratulate the Archer Air team on achieving this important milestone for the company.”Once Type Certification has been attained Archer’s Midnight aircraft will be launched into service for airlines such as United Airlines. Mike Leskinen, United’s chief financial officer said:“The pace of progress and innovation that Archer has achieved over the last few years is nothing short of impressive and today marks another key milestone in their journey to bring safe, sustainable, and low noise air taxi services to market. United Airlines extends our congratulations to Archer’s team on receiving their Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate.”Read full: https://lnkd.in/eyfBhgKQ

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Legacy aviation players have always had a strong role in developing the next generation of aviation technology. It is not until the current Advanced Air Mobility revolution that there have been a myriad of start up companies leading the way. However, now, as companies near certification, the role of tier one suppliers and the wealth of experience and expertise can become invaluable to anyone breaking into the space. We are delighted that Sara A. Jones, Honeywell and Justin McClellan, BAE Systems will be joining us in London on the 18th-19th June at Revolution.Aero London to discuss whether strategic investment and partnership more critical than ever and what the role of legacy players actually is. Make sure you register to see this great discussion, as well as many others and of course have the opportunity to network with leaders who are making AAM a reality. https://lnkd.in/etA4zTvg#RevLondon #AdvancedAirMobility #strategic #legacy #networking #evtol #electricaviation #AAM

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Loft Dynamics is now developing virtual reality (VR) simulators for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft following an agreement with Dufour Aerospace . Loft, a specialist in VR flight simulation technology, announced the deal to develop and build its first VR eVTOL simulator at its inaugural Loft Fest event last week. The firms announced Dufour’s Aero3 — the third iteration of the Aero family and the first to be piloted — is in development and that Loft will build the respective VR simulator in parallel.“Our partnership with Dufour Aerospace represents a big stride forward in training a wider range of pilots at a time when operators need it most. It also lays groundwork for the eventual certification of our eVTOL simulator,”said Fabian Riesen, founder and CEO of Loft Dynamics. Thomas Pfammatter, Dufour founder and CEO, is an Air Zermatt AG helicopter rescue pilot who has flown over 4,500 missions. He describes the Loft Dynamics VR flight simulation training device as“by far the most realistic simulator I have ever flown”. “The VR approach is undoubtedly superior among extended reality training solutions and is critical as we develop a man-machine interface for the Aero3,”Pfammatter said.Read full: https://lnkd.in/eQHNt5uT

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Hydrogen is undoubtedly an attractive prospect as alternative propulsion source for aircraft. However, like any new technological solutions it has its challenges. We are delighted to have James McMicking, ZeroAvia and Matthew Ridley, International Airlines Group (IAG) come and speak about the potential of Hydrogen propulsion, the markets it could effectively serve and whether there is enough investment being funnelled into it to make commercial operations happen before 2050. Make sure you book your place to attend Revolution.Aero London on the 18th-19th June to find out industry latest intel and hear lively debates about the real issues facing the industry in 2024 and beyond. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/etA4zTvg#hydrogen #investment #AAM #AdvancedAirMobility #futureofflight #RevLondon #networking #netzero

This is your final chance to secure a discount for Revolution.Aero London 2024.Join over 180 dealmakers and decision-makers shaping the future of flight. Our agenda is nearing completion, featuring some of the biggest names and companies in the industry. This is THE future of flight event you do not want to miss out on.Secure your tickets below. https://lnkd.in/eMbKPAmD#RevLondon #FutureofFlight