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The eVTOL Show 2025 in Palo Alto is always a benchmark for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector by gathering a who’s-who of industry powerhouses, from up-and-coming startups to global aerospace leaders, packed in a one-day event. Chaired for the second year by Nicolas Zart, Electric Air Mobility, LLC founder and creator of The Ways We Move podcast, the single-day, high-impact format provided an efficient setting for crucial technical and strategic discussions.
The Ubeatable eVTOL Show Show USA
Among the standout participants was EHang’s Chief Financial Officer, Connor Yang, whose presence was felt throughout the event as he contributed to panels, networking sessions, and hands-on aircraft showcases. Yang’s deep industry expertise and candid insights into both scaling eVTOL operations and navigating financial realities positioned him as a central figure, drawing interest from engineers, investors, and policymakers alike.
Organizations in attendance read like a “who’s who” of the eVTOL ecosystem. Joby Aviation, Vertical Aerospace, Wisk Aero, Jaunt Air Mobility, EHang’s Connor Yang, CFO of EHang — offering multiple appearances, industry commentary, and participation in technical Q&A., Skyryse, Electra.Aero, see our podcast interview of Marc Aussman here, Manal Habib, CEO of MightyFly, and Ken Karklin, CEO of Pivotal whom we interviewed no The Ways We Move, see below. All sent top-level executives and decision-makers. All but Archer Aviation was officially missing although many of its engioneers enjoy the deep level discussion this events garners.
The technical sessions delved deeply into supply chain advances, certification hurdles, battery innovations, systems testing, additive manufacturing, structural materials, and infrastructure—making it a must-attend for engineers and technology integrators. Live demonstrations of top-tier aircraft, including EHang 216 ES, Pivotal’s platform, Joby’s systems, and Odys, complemented direct technical engagement for attendees.
Regulatory Bodies and Deep Expertise
Regulators (FAA, EASA, NASA), prominent consultants (McKinsey, Deloitte, BCG), and global infrastructure and materials suppliers like Honeywell, Panasonic, Teijin, BASF, and Toray Industries rounded out the attendee slate, catalyzing cross-sector conversation and advancing the industry’s maturity in a single, focused day.
With EHang’s Connor Yang frequently sharing the stage and engaging industry leaders in open debate, the eVTOL Show 2025 delivered both influence and substance—cementing Palo Alto as the epicenter for electric vertical flight progress.
We look forwar5d to chairing next year’s eVTOL Show USA again in Palo Alto, California as one of our must have events of the year. Stay tuned.