This week, Electric Air Mobility looks into the latest developments in advanced air mobility, including updates from FBOs, vertiport designs, and battery life.
FBOs Prepare for AAM
Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation are preparing for advanced air mobility (AAM) by partnering with BETA Technologies and Lilium, respectively. These partnerships will focus on installing electric charging infrastructure and optimizing the passenger experience.
Key takeaways; Signature Aviation and BETA Technologies will install BETA-designed electric charging infrastructure at several on-airport locations across the US East Coast. Atlantic Aviation and Lilium are working on the infrastructure of the unique Lilium UAM and Regional Air Mobility aircraft.
Sources: UrbanAirMobilityNews & FutureFlight
Vertiport Design Priorities, Location, or Energy?
Airports International asks several vertiport groups what are the vertiport design priorities. Electric Air Mobility believes that one of the fundamental aspects of the strategic placement of vertiports is that of energy location, often overlooked by others in the industry. We prioritize among other key aspects the closest sub-station to ensure an ample energy supply and minimal environmental impact by working with international and established partners.
Source: Airport International
Quote of the day: “Infrastructure is much more important than architecture.” Emptor caveat. Dutch architect and urban theorist Rem Koolhaas
The Harsh Battery Life of an eVTOL
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s recent study on eVTOL battery lifespan revealed that the intense demand for power and performance will challenge battery longevity. To address this issue, Electric Air Mobility works with partners who have designed agnostic and robust energy systems for networks of vertiports, featuring intelligent load balancing and fast-charging capabilities. As of today, we only know of one electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer who came out on record to say their aircraft batteries would last a year, the Jaunt Air Mobility’s Journey. We expect all others to last no more than three months if they are used the way their company says they will.
The Jaunt Air Mobility Journey at NBAA 2019
Electric Air Mobility AAM Collaboration is Key
As the AAM industry continues to grow, collaboration between industry leaders is essential. Electric Air Mobility works closely with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to provide sustainable and resilient energy solutions for vertiports. Together, we can overcome the challenges of this emerging industry and create a seamless, efficient, and sustainable transportation system for the future.
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