The transaction will accelerate Ampaire's strategy to build and lead the electrification of aviation, driving further profitable growth by expanding into defense, drone, and eVTOL markets
Through the strategic partnership, Ayjet Flight Training School will play a vital role in developing and implementing tailored training programs for Evfly's eVTOL/eCTOL fleet
The capital raised will enable Lilium to continue development at full pace, covering much of the estimated capital required to achieve its first manned flight of the type-conforming aircraft
Doroni Aerospace CEO and Founder Doron Merdinger became the first to successfully pilot a two-seater personal electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in the United States
Through the agreement, the companies will establish an education program and qualification standards for AAM workers, and conduct research and development on maintenance and operation methods for aircraft
The funding round will support expansion of commercial operations across farms nationwide and accelerate the ramp-up of large-scale manufacturing of its SC1 eVTOL aircraft
Working alongside Milligan, the companies will identify demand-rich locations, select potential sites, and carry out assessment criteria to determine the viability of each site for eVTOL aircraft operations
WEFLO provides vehicle sensor expertise that Volatus will use at its maintenance and repair facilities to assist with service and maintenance programs for eVTOL aircraft
The agreement covers the exploration of commercial and engineering partnerships, specifically around the entire electric powertrain ranging from the electrical propulsion system (EPS), battery units, and power distribution system to wider engineering services
The agreement establishes that Eve will have the opportunity to utilize Nordic Aviation Capital's (NAC) global presence and asset management knowledge while NAC will acquire eVTOLs to be leased to fleet operators
Formally marked by a signing ceremony at the 2023 Paris Air Show, the two companies will work together to design and produce high-performance, low-noise, and efficient propulsion systems for the hybrid CP-01 aircraft
The partnership will facilitate the movement of people more rapidly and efficiently while being instrumental in delivering some of the first premium eVTOL flights within Europe