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Reliable Robotics Flies Large Cargo Aircraft with No One On Board

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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.

ASL Aviation Holdings and Reliable Robotics Collaborate on a New Autonomous Aircraft Program

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings , and Reliable Robotics Corporation , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems today announced a collaboration to explore the use of automated aircraft.

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  • Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings , and Reliable Robotics Corporation , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems today announced a collaboration to explore the use of automated aircraft.
  • ASL and Reliable will jointly assess the demand for remotely operated aircraft in Europe.
  • Myles Goeller, Chief Business Officer of Reliable Robotics said, ASL and Reliable see urgent market demand for automated systems that will enhance safety, increase utilization of aircraft assets and support sustainability goals.
  • Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, ASLs seven airlines include ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France and ASL Airlines United Kingdom in Europe.

Titan Aircraft Investments and ASL Aviation Holdings Announce Long-Term Dry Lease Agreement for Boeing 737-800SF Aircraft

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Monday, October 17, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Aircraft Investments, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. and Bain Capital Credit, today announced the placement of a Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter on long-term dry lease with ASL Aviation Holdings.

Key Points: 
  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Aircraft Investments, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. and Bain Capital Credit, today announced the placement of a Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter on long-term dry lease with ASL Aviation Holdings.
  • Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW), will manage the aircraft.
  • About Titan Aviation Holdings and Titan Aircraft Investments Ltd.:
    Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, is a freighter-centric leasing company that provides dry leasing solutions to airlines worldwide.
  • Titan Aviation Holdings provides management services to the joint venture, including aircraft acquisitions, lease-management, passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversion oversight, technical expertise and disposal of aircraft.

ZeroAvia Bolsters Executive Team With Aviation and Energy Veterans to Power Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

"True zero-emission technology will reduce aviation's climate impact, improve air quality around airports and enable better regional connectivity in the future."

Key Points: 
  • "True zero-emission technology will reduce aviation's climate impact, improve air quality around airports and enable better regional connectivity in the future."
  • A mechanical engineer by training, McMicking brings experience covering advanced R&D, business and innovation strategy, and transformation.
  • At ZeroAvia, Chatterjee will be responsible for working with aviation and energy industry partners to deliver the hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure required to support the adoption of hydrogen-electric propulsion.
  • "We're delighted to have these three remarkable leaders on our team," commented Val Miftakhov, CEO, ZeroAvia.

ZeroAvia Bolsters Executive Team With Aviation and Energy Veterans to Power Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

"True zero-emission technology will reduce aviation's climate impact, improve air quality around airports and enable better regional connectivity in the future."

Key Points: 
  • "True zero-emission technology will reduce aviation's climate impact, improve air quality around airports and enable better regional connectivity in the future."
  • A mechanical engineer by training, McMicking brings experience covering advanced R&D, business and innovation strategy, and transformation.
  • At ZeroAvia, Chatterjee will be responsible for working with aviation and energy industry partners to deliver the hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure required to support the adoption of hydrogen-electric propulsion.
  • "We're delighted to have these three remarkable leaders on our team," commented Val Miftakhov, CEO, ZeroAvia.

ZeroAvia Raises Further $35 Million for Zero-Emission Flight Technology,Taking Total Raised to $115 Million

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Monday, December 13, 2021

KEMBLE, England and HOLLISTER, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the company moves closer to commercialization of its hydrogen-electric technology, ZeroAvia has secured a new raise of $35 million to help develop its 2-5MW zero-emission powertrain system for regional aviation. As announced today, United Airlines has invested in ZeroAvia through this round, and our agreement with United anticipates an order for 50 ZA2000-RJ engines, with an option for 50 more. United joins an already announced new investor, Alaska Air Group, in this round, alongside existing investors Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity, and Shell Ventures. This brings the company's total investment to date up to $115 million.

Key Points: 
  • This brings the company's total investment to date up to $115 million.
  • ZeroAvia is on track to achieve commercialization for its hydrogen propulsion technology in 2024.
  • The funding will also allow ZeroAvia to further ramp up presence across its US, UK, and continental Europe locations.
  • "We are very excited to welcome our new investors, including one of the world's largest airlines in United, into the ZeroAvia family," said ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov.

ZeroAvia Raises Further $35 Million for Zero-Emission Flight Technology,Taking Total Raised to $115 Million

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Monday, December 13, 2021

KEMBLE, England and HOLLISTER, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the company moves closer to commercialization of its hydrogen-electric technology, ZeroAvia has secured a new raise of $35 million to help develop its 2-5MW zero-emission powertrain system for regional aviation. As announced today, United Airlines has invested in ZeroAvia through this round, and our agreement with United anticipates an order for 50 ZA2000-RJ engines, with an option for 50 more. United joins an already announced new investor, Alaska Air Group, in this round, alongside existing investors Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity, and Shell Ventures. This brings the company's total investment to date up to $115 million.

Key Points: 
  • This brings the company's total investment to date up to $115 million.
  • ZeroAvia is on track to achieve commercialization for its hydrogen propulsion technology in 2024.
  • Initially, the company is targeting a 500-mile range in a 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport, package delivery, agriculture, and beyond.
  • The funding will also allow ZeroAvia to further ramp up presence across its US, UK, and continental Europe locations.

ASL Aviation Holdings Signs Deal with ZeroAvia for Zero Emission Freight Operations

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

KEMBLE, United Kingdom, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in hydrogen-electric zero emission powertrains, today announced that it has signed an agreement to partner with ASL Aviation Holdings in developing hydrogen-electric engine conversions for ATR72 aircraft. The project will ultimately include an order with ZeroAvia for converting up to 10 of ASL's owned ATR72 freighter aircraft to hydrogen-electric propulsion, resulting in zero emission cargo operations.

Key Points: 
  • ASL Aviation Holdings and ZeroAvia are members of the ASL CargoVision Forum, an initiative to drive innovation and sustainability in the air cargo industry.
  • Dave Andrew, CEO, ASL Aviation Holdings, said: "This deal with ZeroAvia's further strengthens ASL's commitment to being a first-mover in the introduction of new emissions reduction technology in our current fleet.
  • Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, ASL's six airlines include ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France and ASL Airlines United Kingdom in Europe.
  • ASL CargoVision, for greener, sustainable aviation, is a forum developed in late 2020 by ASL and leading new aviation technology companies.

ASL Aviation Holdings Signs Deal with ZeroAvia for Zero Emission Freight Operations

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

ASL Aviation Holdings and ZeroAvia are members of the ASL CargoVision Forum, an initiative to drive innovation and sustainability in the air cargo industry.

Key Points: 
  • ASL Aviation Holdings and ZeroAvia are members of the ASL CargoVision Forum, an initiative to drive innovation and sustainability in the air cargo industry.
  • Dave Andrew, CEO, ASL Aviation Holdings, said: "This deal with ZeroAvia's further strengthens ASL's commitment to being a first-mover in the introduction of new emissions reduction technology in our current fleet.
  • Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, ASL's six airlines include ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France and ASL Airlines United Kingdom in Europe.
  • ASL CargoVision, for greener, sustainable aviation, is a forum developed in late 2020 by ASL and leading new aviation technology companies.

Universal Hydrogen Secures Additional $62 Million in Financing to Accelerate First Test Flight of Hydrogen-Powered Regional Aircraft to 2022

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211014005399/en/
    Full-scale prototype of Universal Hydrogen's gaseous hydrogen module, with one capsule removed.
  • Universal Hydrogen has secured a substantial commercial order pipeline, including previously-announced LOIs from Icelandair , Air Nostrum , Ravn Alaska , and ASL Aviation Holdings .
  • "Universal Hydrogen has the breakthrough technology, talented team, and operational urgency to emerge as the distribution leader in this hydrogen ecosystem.
  • To accelerate market adoption, Universal Hydrogen is also developing a conversion kit to retrofit existing regional airplanes with a hydrogen-electric powertrain compatible with its modular capsule technology.