Urban Air Mobility

SES AI, Hyundai Motor and Kia Agree to Enter the Next Phase of Their Joint Development Contract

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
Research, EV, Electric Vehicles, Alternative Energy, Batteries, Energy, Technology, Automotive, Environment, Other Transport, Science, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Hyundai Motor Company, JDA, Cell, Safety, Partnership, Car, Senior, General Motors, Kia, UAM, Urban Air Mobility, Automotive industry

SES AI Corporation (“SES AI”) (NYSE: SES), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance Li-Metal batteries, today announced that it signed an agreement to enter the next phase of its existing joint development agreement (“JDA”) with Hyundai Motor Company (‘’Hyundai Motor’’) and Kia Corporation (“Kia”) to start developing B samples.

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  • SES AI Corporation (“SES AI”) (NYSE: SES), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance Li-Metal batteries, today announced that it signed an agreement to enter the next phase of its existing joint development agreement (“JDA”) with Hyundai Motor Company (‘’Hyundai Motor’’) and Kia Corporation (“Kia”) to start developing B samples.
  • This collaboration is the first of its kind in the Li-Metal battery industry and represents an important milestone in achieving commercial production.
  • The expansion of the relationship with Hyundai Motor and Kia means that SES AI is the first Li-Metal battery company in the world to have two B-sample development JDAs underway.
  • Based in the Boston suburb of Woburn, Massachusetts with operations in Shanghai and Seoul, SES AI is backed by Hyundai Motor and Kia, General Motors Co., and Honda Motor Co.

SES AI Announces its May 2024 Event Calendar

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
Vehicle Technology, EV, Electric Vehicles, Alternative Energy, Batteries, General Automotive, Energy, Technology, Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Other Transport, Transport, Manufacturing, UAM, Urban Air Mobility, Science, EVS, Research, Safety, Electric vehicle, JPMorgan Chase, AI, Medical device

SES AI Corporation (“SES AI”) (NYSE: SES), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance Li-Metal batteries, today announced it will attend and present at the following industry and investor conferences.

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  • SES AI Corporation (“SES AI”) (NYSE: SES), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance Li-Metal batteries, today announced it will attend and present at the following industry and investor conferences.
  • Event Details: Dr. Qichao Hu will discuss Li-metal batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), as well as AI for battery science and safety.
  • Event Details: Dr. Qichao Hu will discuss Li-Metal batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), as well as AI for battery science and safety.
  • Date: May 23, 2024, 1:45pm ET (fireside chat); May 22-23, 2024 (1x1 investor meetings)
    Event Details: Dr. Qichao Hu will have a fireside chat hosted by TD Cowen equity research and several investor meetings.

Key Industry Figure Joins Electric Flight Pioneer Evolito to Transform Air Travel

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
Environment, Technology, Air, Engineering, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Green Technology, Batteries, DOA, Airbus, Safety, UTC Aerospace Systems, Torque, OEM, Senior, University, A380, Acquisition, Electronics, Urban Air Mobility, University of Birmingham, Multimedia, Boeing, Growth, Aviation, Collins Aerospace, Electric motor

He has a 24-year tenure in aviation, most recently at Collins Aerospace where he was Senior Director of Engineering.

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  • He has a 24-year tenure in aviation, most recently at Collins Aerospace where he was Senior Director of Engineering.
  • The advanced electric motor technology that originated for the automotive market is being adapted and improved by Evolito to enable aerospace applications where weight, efficiency and safety are critical.
  • Dr. Chris Harris, Evolito CEO and co-founder said:
    “The whole company is delighted to welcome Marc to the growing Evolito family.
  • Evolito is making all-electric flight a reality by offering world-leading electric axial flux motors, motor control units and battery systems for the aerospace market.

Terra Drone, Unifly, and Aloft Technologies Launch UTM Development for AAM Targeting Global Markets

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Air traffic service, AAM, Ecosystem, Safety, Imagination, Morgan Stanley, Research, Limit, Transport, ICAO, NOTAM, Knowledge, Automation, ViaMichelin, Robotics, UAM, Urban Air Mobility, UTM, Advanced Air Mobility, Growth

TOKYO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, has announced the launch of joint development with its Group companies Unifly NV ("Unifly") and Aloft Technologies Inc. ("Aloft") focused on UAS Traffic Management (UTM) (1) for AAMs targeting global markets. Terra Drone has been making strides in its pioneering UTM business via strategic investments in Unifly, a leading UTM technology provider based in Belgium, and Aloft, which has the top UTM market share in the U.S. This collaboration marks the world's first-ever (2) joint UTM development for AAMs by multiple companies with extensive track records in UTM implementation and operation. The three companies made the announcement at the prominent uncrewed system and robotics expo XPONENTIAL 2024 in San Diego.

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  • TOKYO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, has announced the launch of joint development with its Group companies Unifly NV ("Unifly") and Aloft Technologies Inc. ("Aloft") focused on UAS Traffic Management (UTM) (1) for AAMs targeting global markets.
  • This collaboration marks the world's first-ever (2) joint UTM development for AAMs by multiple companies with extensive track records in UTM implementation and operation.
  • Terra Drone, Unifly, and Aloft are embarking on this joint UTM development to seize the opportunities presented by the rapid global progress in electric vertical take-off and landing aircrafts (eVTOLs), which are poised to revolutionize transportation.
  • Through this groundbreaking initiative, the three companies aim to build a global UTM infrastructure that kickstarts the AAM industry worldwide.

Terra Drone, Unifly, and Aloft Launch UTM Development for AAM Targeting Global Markets

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
AAM, Ecosystem, Safety, Morgan Stanley, Research, Limit, Transport, Automation, UAM, Urban Air Mobility, UTM, Advanced Air Mobility, Growth

TOKYO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, announced today the launch of joint development with its Group companies Unifly NV ("Unifly") and Aloft Technologies Inc. ("Aloft") focused on UAS Traffic Management (UTM) for AAMs targeting global markets.

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  • TOKYO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, announced today the launch of joint development with its Group companies Unifly NV ("Unifly") and Aloft Technologies Inc. ("Aloft") focused on UAS Traffic Management (UTM) for AAMs targeting global markets.
  • Terra Drone has been making strides in its pioneering UTM business via strategic investments in Unifly, a leading UTM technology provider based in Belgium, and Aloft, which has the top UTM market share in the U.S.
  • This collaboration marks the world's first-ever joint UTM development for AAMs by multiple companies with extensive track records in UTM implementation and operation.
  • The three companies pursue joint UTM development to capitalize on the rapid global progress in electric vertical take-off and landing aircrafts (eVTOLs), set to revolutionize transportation.

PABLO AIR Showcasing Cutting-Edge Drone Lineup at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
AIR, Exhibition, Bluebird, NASA, Growth, AUVSI, IPO, LED, Lockheed, UAM, Urban Air Mobility, CES, SAN

SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PABLO AIR, a leader in autonomous swarm control of unmanned vehicles, announced its participation in AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024, the world's largest unmanned vehicle exhibition.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PABLO AIR, a leader in autonomous swarm control of unmanned vehicles, announced its participation in AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024, the world's largest unmanned vehicle exhibition.
  • Visitors can find PABLO AIR at their booth, where they will unveil their impressive drone lineup for drone art shows and officially launch them.
  • Additionally, PABLO AIR will provide insights into the South Korean drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry, highlighting its leading technological capabilities and business offerings.
  • Young-Joon Kim, CEO of PABLO AIR, expressed the significance of the exhibition, stating, "This is a crucial step for PABLO AIR to enter the global market.

AIAA Announces 2024 Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition Winners

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
Aircraft, University of Washington, Volunteering, University, Flight test, Design/Build/Fly, Raytheon Technologies, AIAA, American Institute, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Urban Air Mobility, Design, DBF, Textron Aviation, Student

The flyoff was hosted by AIAA Corporate Member Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kan.

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  • The flyoff was hosted by AIAA Corporate Member Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kan.
  • Teams from 12 countries, including 32 US states participated in the full DBF Competition, including submitting design reports and attending the flyoff.
  • The airplane must be able to conduct a delivery flight, a medical transport flight, and an urban taxi flight.
  • The 2025 AIAA DBF Competition will be held in April 2025 hosted in Tucson, Ariz., by Raytheon.

South Korea's flag carrier and largest airline, Korean Air selects Ramco Aviation

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
Ramco Systems, Airline, MRO, Urban Air Mobility, Korean Air, Aircraft, Global Aviation, Defense

CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Aviation software specialist, Ramco Systems announced its strategic engagement with Korean Air, a flag carrier of South Korea and its largest airline, to implement its flagship aviation software, Ramco Aviation Suite at Korean Air's Engine Maintenance Center.

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  • CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Aviation software specialist, Ramco Systems announced its strategic engagement with Korean Air , a flag carrier of South Korea and its largest airline, to implement its flagship aviation software, Ramco Aviation Suite at Korean Air's Engine Maintenance Center.
  • The implementation of Ramco's Aviation Software will replace multiple legacy systems to streamline operations across current engine shops and planned expansion sites.
  • With comprehensive MRO-specific functionalities, and integrated e-publications, Ramco Aviation will be the technological foundation for Korean Air.
  • Chan Woo Jung, VP & Head – Maintenance & Engineering Division, Korean Air, said "Airlines today are grappling with the need for efficient engine maintenance.

South Korea's flag carrier and largest airline, Korean Air selects Ramco Aviation

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
Ramco Systems, Airline, MRO, Urban Air Mobility, Korean Air, Aircraft, Global Aviation, Defense

CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Aviation software specialist, Ramco Systems announced its strategic engagement with Korean Air, a flag carrier of South Korea and its largest airline, to implement its flagship aviation software, Ramco Aviation Suite at Korean Air's Engine Maintenance Center.

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  • CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Aviation software specialist, Ramco Systems announced its strategic engagement with Korean Air , a flag carrier of South Korea and its largest airline, to implement its flagship aviation software, Ramco Aviation Suite at Korean Air's Engine Maintenance Center.
  • The implementation of Ramco's Aviation Software will replace multiple legacy systems to streamline operations across current engine shops and planned expansion sites.
  • With comprehensive MRO-specific functionalities, and integrated e-publications, Ramco Aviation will be the technological foundation for Korean Air.
  • Chan Woo Jung, VP & Head – Maintenance & Engineering Division, Korean Air, said "Airlines today are grappling with the need for efficient engine maintenance.

EHang Secures Production Certificate from CAAC, Clearing Path for Mass Production of EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

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星期日, 四月 7, 2024
Element, Type certificate, CAAC, Certification, PC, Conference, Documentation, Airworthiness certificate, TC, Urban Air Mobility, UAV, AC, Safety, Standard Athletic Club, Aircraft, Medical device

Following the groundbreaking obtaining of the Type Certificate (“TC”) and the Standard Airworthiness Certificate (“AC”) for the EH216-S, this remarkable achievement is another significant leap towards mass production for the eVTOL aircraft and the following commercial operations.

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  • Following the groundbreaking obtaining of the Type Certificate (“TC”) and the Standard Airworthiness Certificate (“AC”) for the EH216-S, this remarkable achievement is another significant leap towards mass production for the eVTOL aircraft and the following commercial operations.
  • The PC is a critical certificate issued by the national aviation authority, the CAAC, to the aircraft manufacturer.
  • Securing this certificate indicates that EHang has established a mass production quality management system that meets the CAAC’s airworthiness regulatory requirements, and the Company has been authorized for continued mass production.
  • The mass production quality management system for the EH216-S encompasses raw materials, supplier management, production organization, production quality control, aircraft pre-delivery test, after-sales repair and maintenance, etc.