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Surf Air Mobility Enters Agreement to Supply Electric Powertrains to Tanzanian Cessna Caravan Operator Auric Air

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, “Surf Air”), a leading regional air mobility platform, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Auric Air Services Ltd. (“Auric Air”), a Tanzania-based regional air operator flying both scheduled and charter service across East Africa, to upgrade up to 12 of Auric Air’s Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft with Surf Air’s proprietary electrified powertrain technology once certified.

Key Points: 
  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, “Surf Air”), a leading regional air mobility platform, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Auric Air Services Ltd. (“Auric Air”), a Tanzania-based regional air operator flying both scheduled and charter service across East Africa, to upgrade up to 12 of Auric Air’s Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft with Surf Air’s proprietary electrified powertrain technology once certified.
  • Surf Air now has approximately 13% of the Cessna Caravan market in Africa under agreement to upgrade to its electrified powertrains, once certified.
  • Surf Air is developing Supplemental Type Certifications for both hybrid and fully-electric variants of the Cessna Grand Caravan.
  • “It’s exciting to have Auric Air share our mission of reducing emissions through electrified aircraft,” said Stan Little, CEO of Surf Air Mobility.

Reliable Robotics Selected for U.S. Air Force Funding Program

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced it was approved to participate in the 2024 AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program for the United States Department of the Air Force (USAF).

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced it was approved to participate in the 2024 AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program for the United States Department of the Air Force (USAF).
  • TACFI is designed to “bridge the capability gap” between current Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) efforts to facilitate the delivery of strategic capabilities for the Department of the Air Force.
  • Reliable was competitively chosen for award from a large list of providers during the funding evaluation.
  • With FAA approval, Reliable Robotics demonstrated operation of two different aircraft types in civilian airspace with no pilot onboard in 2019 and 2023 .

Reliable Robotics Selected as a Collier Trophy Finalist

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that it was shortlisted as one of four contenders for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy .

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that it was shortlisted as one of four contenders for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221862994/en/
    Reliable’s autonomous flight system earns a place on the Collier Trophy finalist list for 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    "The Robert J. Collier Trophy is the pinnacle of aviation achievement, and those who earn it are in rare and historic company," said Amy Spowart, NAA President and CEO.
  • "The Reliable Robotics team has earned their place in the final selection for the 2023 Collier Trophy and the opportunity to provide more detail about how autonomous flight can be achieved effectively and safely.
  • Reliable Robotics was selected for achievements in 2023 that highlight the maturity of its autonomous flight system to deliver near-term benefits to the aerospace industry.

Surf Air Mobility and Electra Enter Bilateral Agreement to Bring eSTOL Aircraft to Market, Incorporate Surf Air Technology into Joint Systems, and Create Leasing Partnership

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, “Surf Air”), a leading green regional air mobility platform, and Electra.aero Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company, have joined forces to introduce affordable, sustainable, and easily accessible regional air travel to a broad customer base leveraging Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft on Surf Air’s technology-driven, on-demand air mobility platform, and through Surf Air’s Aircraft-as-a-Service (ACaaS) offering to air operators.

Key Points: 
  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, “Surf Air”), a leading green regional air mobility platform, and Electra.aero Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company, have joined forces to introduce affordable, sustainable, and easily accessible regional air travel to a broad customer base leveraging Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft on Surf Air’s technology-driven, on-demand air mobility platform, and through Surf Air’s Aircraft-as-a-Service (ACaaS) offering to air operators.
  • The agreement between Surf Air and Electra highlights several key points of collaboration:
    Surf Air, its data services partner(s), and Electra will collaborate on the development of predictive analytics systems to reduce overall operating costs and streamline operations.
  • “Electra stands out as one of the early market leaders in regional air mobility, and we’re excited to bring them onto our platform.
  • “Through our air mobility platform and our Aircraft-as-a-Service program, we believe we can accelerate Electra’s eSTOL aircraft time to market.”

Reliable Robotics Demonstrates Flexibility of Autonomous Flight System in an Operational Mission for the U.S. Air Force

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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In conjunction with the Air Combat Command branch of the U.S. Air Force's AGILE FLAG exercise, Reliable demonstrated its autonomous flight system for intra-theater military logistics.

Key Points: 
  • In conjunction with the Air Combat Command branch of the U.S. Air Force's AGILE FLAG exercise, Reliable demonstrated its autonomous flight system for intra-theater military logistics.
  • Reliable’s autonomous flight system includes an “always on” autopilot which handles all phases of aircraft operation including autotaxi, autotakeoff, autoflight and autoland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214333635/en/
    Reliable Robotics remotely operates a flight 120 miles away using a portable control station.
  • With the only FAA-approved autonomous aircraft certification plan for full aircraft automation, Reliable has the most advanced certification program for an autonomous flight system.

Surf Air Mobility Enters Agreement to Supply Electric Powertrains to Kenya’s Largest Cessna Caravan Charter Operator Z.Boskovic Air Charters

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Z.Boskovic currently operates 13 Cessna Caravan, making them Kenya’s largest charter operator of Cessna Caravan, and intends to add two additional Caravan aircraft to their fleet by the end of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Z.Boskovic currently operates 13 Cessna Caravan, making them Kenya’s largest charter operator of Cessna Caravan, and intends to add two additional Caravan aircraft to their fleet by the end of 2024.
  • Surf Air’s fully electric and hybrid electric powertrains are targeted to reduce direct emissions by 100% and up to 50%, respectively.
  • As a top safari air operator in Kenya, Z.Boskovic’s commitment to environmental protection is at the core of their business.
  • As such, Surf Air believes its fully electric and hybrid electric aircraft variants will meet Z.Boskovic’s operational needs.

Reliable Robotics Flies Large Cargo Aircraft with No One On Board

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Last month’s successful flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was a first for aviation.

Key Points: 
  • Last month’s successful flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was a first for aviation.
  • Reliable Robotics has been collaborating with Textron Aviation, which includes the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands, and Textron eAviation focused on sustainable flying.
  • Reliable Robotics is an original member of ASL’s CargoVision forum of companies involved in pioneering new aviation and propulsion technologies.
  • With multiple industry-first technical accomplishments and unrivaled FAA certification progress, Reliable Robotics is well positioned to deliver safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems.

Paranovus Signs Software Development Agreement with BlueLine Studios to Advance Hollywood Sunshine Project

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The project will be an engaging story-based role-playing game (RPG) in an open world, available on both PC and/or mobile platforms.

Key Points: 
  • The project will be an engaging story-based role-playing game (RPG) in an open world, available on both PC and/or mobile platforms.
  • Paranovus will pay BlueLine a total of up to $1,900,000 development fee and subject to the terms of the agreement, Paranovus will be the sole and exclusive owner of all rights to the Hollywood Sunshine project, including all intellectual property rights, excluding any background technology used by BlueLine to complete the project.
  • "We are thrilled to reach this agreement and officially begin the collaboration with Paranovus on the Hollywood Sunshine Project," said Mike Teh Wang, CEO of BlueLine.
  • The Company has decided to prioritize the Hollywood Sunshine development project with BlueLine, which aligns with the Company's long-term vision and current objectives.

Reliable Airlines Expands Hangar, Facilities and Opportunities in Albuquerque

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Reliable Airlines , a cargo airline based in Albuquerque today announced a new 10,000 square foot hangar and facility.

Key Points: 
  • Reliable Airlines , a cargo airline based in Albuquerque today announced a new 10,000 square foot hangar and facility.
  • The aerospace sector locally is thriving, and employs nearly 16,000 professionals, contributing $2 billion to regional GDP in Albuquerque.
  • “We welcome Reliable Airlines to the aviation family at Albuquerque International Sunport with open arms,” said Richard McCurley, Director of Aviation for the City of Albuquerque.
  • “Reliable Airlines will lead the way in operating the nation’s first Part 135 cargo airline leveraging FAA-certified advanced automation,“ said Tom Klassen , President and Director of Operations for Reliable Airlines.

Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit Brings Tourism & Economic Benefits to Central Arizona

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd annual Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit , presented by Fain Signature Group's Fain Family Foundation, is fast approaching on September 30th and October 1st.

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  • PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd annual Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit , presented by Fain Signature Group's Fain Family Foundation, is fast approaching on September 30th and October 1st.
  • The goal of the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit is to drive tourism, an essential goal of the Town of Prescott Valley .
  • The Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit website states, "Prescott Valley sits at the very center of the state at an elevation of 5,026′.
  • For more info on the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit, go to PrescottValleyOutdoors.com .