Recruitment Expertise for the eVTOL Revolution

CSG Talent is a global executive search and recruitment firm specializing in future-focused industries, including aerospace and eVTOL. Their Future Mobility team connects eVTOL innovators with top-tier talent in propulsion, autonomy, certification, and leadership roles—critical for scaling next-gen aircraft programs.

With deep sector knowledge and a global network, CSG helps eVTOL companies overcome hiring challenges by delivering tailored recruitment solutions—from executive search to contract staffing. As the eVTOL industry accelerates, CSG Talent ensures companies are equipped with the people to power the future of flight.

EHang is a world leader in autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology, delivering complete solutions for urban air mobility (UAM). With its vision to bring safe, eco-friendly, and autonomous air travel to the masses, EHang integrates aircraft development with smart command-and-control systems, takeoff and landing infrastructure, and urban deployment models.

At the heart of EHang’s portfolio is the EH216 series—a fully autonomous, passenger-carrying eVTOL platform designed to operate without onboard pilots, offering point-to-point air mobility that is intelligent, low-noise, and zero-emissions.

EHang is rapidly growing its presence across Europe and playing a key role in shaping regulatory and operational frameworks for autonomous eVTOLs:

First Unmanned Urban eVTOL Flight in Europe

EHang achieved a major milestone by successfully completing Europe’s first fully unmanned eVTOL flight in an urban environment, held in Benidorm, Spain—demonstrating both operational safety and public acceptance in real-world urban conditions.

Participation in the AMU-LED Project
As a key partner in the EU-funded AMU-LED project, EHang is working with leading aerospace and UTM stakeholders to demonstrate urban air mobility operations across multiple European cities, including integration into existing airspace management systems.

European Urban Air Mobility Center
EHang established a dedicated European UAM Center to support AAV testing, certification, and stakeholder engagement—accelerating its roadmap for autonomous flight integration in Europe.

Strategic Partnerships
At the Paris Air Show, EHang signed an MoU with ANRA Technologies to jointly advance unmanned traffic management (UTM) and accelerate commercial UAM adoption in European airspace.

Vertical Aerospace is leading the UK’s charge into the electric air mobility era with its revolutionary VX4 eVTOL aircraft. Headquartered in Bristol, Vertical is redefining short-distance travel with zero-emission, electric-powered vertical take-off and landing solutions.

With a focus on commercial certification, high-performance engineering, and global-scale partnerships, Vertical Aerospace is positioning itself as one of the most credible and technically advanced players in the emerging eVTOL industry.

The VX4 is a four-passenger, piloted eVTOL designed for rapid, quiet, and sustainable urban and regional transport. Capable of cruising at 150 mph and covering distances of up to 100 miles.

Prototype Testing: Ongoing full-scale thrustborne testing at Cotswold Airport

Certification Timeline: Targeting 2026 entry into service, with the UK CAA and EASA concurrently supporting certification

Airline Backing: Pre-orders from global airlines and lessors including American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Avolon, and Bristow Group—with a total backlog exceeding 1,400 aircraft

Graphite Thermal Management & Safety Materials for eVTOL & Electric Aviation

NeoGraf Solutions, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with operations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, leads the global graphite materials industry with over 140 years of innovation. Their proprietary portfolio—including eGraf® NeoNxGen™, SpreaderShield®, and HiTherm™—is engineered for critical thermal and safety needs in mission-driven industries such as aerospace, electric vehicles, and energy storage.

NeoGraf delivers advanced flexible graphite-based thermal solutions well-suited for electric aviation and UAV systems:

As eVTOL platforms push technological boundaries on energy density and thermal load, NeoGraf provides reliable, certified materials science solutions to ensure battery and system integrity. Their materials mitigate thermal runaway risk, aid in safety certification, and enable lightweight design for power-dense aircraft components. OEMs and system integrators benefit from NeoGraf’s long-standing material expertise and global supply capability for high-reliability graphite solutions.

High‑Performance Silicon Anodes to Elevate eVTOL Energy Systems

NEO Battery Materials Ltd., based in Ontario, Canada, focuses on developing advanced silicon‑anode materials designed for next‑generation lithium‑ion batteries. Their key technology, NBMSiDE®, uses a proprietary one‑step coating process to manage silicon’s volume expansion challenges, enabling higher capacity, longer life and fast‑charging batteries.

For the eVTOL community, where weight, energy density and charging speed are critical, NEO’s silicon‑enhanced materials offer meaningful value. By increasing the energy stored per kilogram and reducing charge time, these materials support longer flight durations, quicker turnaround periods, and lighter aircraft—all pivotal for urban air mobility platforms.

Furthermore, NEO is building supply‑chain capability in North America—including a 49‑year lease at Windsor Airport for a large scale plant—to provide resilience and scale for emerging mobility sectors. Their focus on cost‑effective manufacturing and fast‑charging silicon anodes positions them as a strategic materials partner for eVTOL OEMs and infrastructure developers seeking to advance electric vertical flight.

Precision Acoustic Measurement for eVTOL & AAM Systems

GRAS Sound & Vibration (Axiometrix Solutions), headquartered in Holte, Denmark, supplies the eVTOL ecosystem with aerospace-grade microphones, preamps, arrays, and turnkey acoustic test systems. Its portfolio spans lab and production-line microphones, head-and-torso simulators (KEMAR) for cabin sound quality, and beamforming/array solutions for wind-tunnel, rotor, and ducted-fan aeroacoustics.

For Advanced Air Mobility, GRAS enables: (1) vertical-flight noise & community acceptance studies by characterizing lift-fan/rotor signatures for certification; (2) cabin & airframe NVH optimization in quiet electric/hybrid aircraft; (3) wind-tunnel and structural acoustics R&D for thrust-fan designs and composite vibration; and (4) production QA, with rugged microphones integrated into end-of-line and flight-test rigs.

By delivering stable, traceable measurements under harsh conditions, GRAS helps OEMs and suppliers meet performance targets, satisfy regulatory noise limits, and build socially acceptable urban and regional air mobility services.

High-Performance Interconnects for Next-Generation Flight

Harwin is manufacturer of high-reliability connectors and board-level hardware, trusted across aerospace, defence, EV, and emerging eVTOL markets. With more than 70 years of experience, Harwin designs and produces interconnect solutions that meet the toughest demands for size, weight, performance, and reliability.

Our connector families — Gecko, Datamate, M300, and Kona — deliver compact, lightweight, and vibration-resistant connections with outstanding electrical and mechanical integrity. From low-power signal to high-current power systems, Harwin products ensure secure connections in environments where failure is not an option.

Supported by in-house design, automated manufacturing, and global distribution, Harwin partners with engineers worldwide to solve complex interconnect challenges. Our focus on innovation and reliability helps accelerate development, reduce risk, and ensure mission success. Where performance and dependability are critical, Harwin helps engineers shape the future of flight.

High-Reliability Actuation & Motion Systems for eVTOL

UMBRAGROUP is a global leader in aerospace motion technology—designing and manufacturing recirculating ball screws, electro-mechanical actuators (EMAs), and mechatronic subsystems used in flight controls, landing gear, and other safety-critical functions. With operations in Italy, Germany, and the U.S., the company supplies aircraft OEMs and integrators worldwide and is recognized as a top producer of aeronautical ball screws and electromechanical actuation solutions.
For the eVTOL and AAM sector,

UMBRAGROUP delivers lightweight, compact EMAs that integrate motors, gears, brakes, and bearings from the component level up—an “inside-out” design approach that optimizes reliability, redundancy, and SWaP for distributed electric propulsion and high-lift/tilt mechanisms. Their portfolio spans linear and rotary EMAs, motor-control electronics, and stall-tolerant drives designed to recover from jam events—crucial for multi-rotor safety cases.

UMBRAGROUP’s eVTOL credentials include a strategic partnership with Supernal to develop light-weight actuation and motor-control electronics for the SA-1 air taxi program—aimed at commercial-aviation-level safety and daily operational reliability.

LYTE Aviation is reshaping the landscape of advanced air mobility by developing the world’s first heavyweight 40-seat hybrid-hydrogen eVTOL aircraft—the LA-44 SkyBus for passengers and SkyTruck for cargo. Headquartered in London and operating globally, LYTE Aviation is moving beyond the conventional “start-small” approach that has defined much of the eVTOL sector. Instead, the company is setting bold new standards for mass transit, regional aviation, and cargo logistics with aircraft designed to operate without runways and with significantly lower emissions.

At the heart of LYTE’s innovation is a disruptive hybrid propulsion system that combines hydrogen fuel cells, electric power, and existing aviation technologies to deliver exceptional range, capacity, and efficiency. With an expected range of up to 1,000 km, ultra-low emissions, and capacity for 40 passengers or equivalent cargo, the LA-44 family targets use cases ranging from urban commuter corridors to intercity and regional air transport, as well as humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

Key Features of the LA-44 SkyBus & SkyTruck

LYTE is currently engaged in 19+ active collaborations across Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Brazil, and the U.S., including partnerships with infrastructure developers like Bluenest by Globalvia, LYNEports, and hydrogen technology partner H3 Dynamics. Use cases range from urban shuttle services (e.g., Seattle-Bainbridge) to regional connections (e.g., Twente Airport to Paris).

The company is also a regular fixture in global aviation and innovation news, featured by Aviation Week, Al Jazeera, ZAG Daily, eVTOL Insights, AIN, and Revolution Aero for its “all-or-nothing” approach to disrupting the mid-range aviation segment.

Munich-based ERC System is revolutionizing the future of air transportation with a multi-mission aviation platform designed to solve the time-cost dilemma of modern mobility. Offering both fully electric and hybrid-electric propulsion, ERC’s aircraft delivers a unique combination of vertical and conventional takeoff capabilities, high payload capacity, and mission-specific modularity—all at significantly lower operational costs compared to traditional helicopters.

With a range of up to 800 km (500 miles) in hybrid-electric mode, a cruise speed of 220 km/h (120 knots), and charge times as short as 20 minutes to 80%, ERC is building a cost-efficient, certifiable solution for fast, scalable, and sustainable air transport.

ERC System is advancing a highly versatile and certifiable eVTOL platform designed to meet real-world mission requirements across medical, cargo, defense, and passenger transport. Featuring a lift-and-cruise architecture with 8 vertical and 2 horizontal propellers, the aircraft offers both VTOL and CTOL capabilities and is available in full-electric or hybrid-electric configurations. With a payload capacity exceeding 500 kg and 5.2 m³ of internal volume, its rear clamshell doors enable rapid loading of stretchers, equipment, and pallets. Built with safety at its core—including fly-by-wire controls, protected propeller placement, and a targeted catastrophic failure rate of 10⁻⁹—ERC’s aircraft is being developed in alignment with EASA SC-VTOL and FAA certification standards. The platform has already completed two full-scale demonstrator generations—ECHO and ROMEO—demonstrating cost-efficient engineering and a clear path to industrial readiness. Configurable for manned or unmanned operations, it supports a wide range of use cases: hospital-to-hospital medevac, tactical defense missions, high-volume cargo delivery, and quiet, low-emission urban air mobility for up to five passengers.

Zuri is redefining regional and urban air mobility with a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed to offer long-range, door-to-door flight without reliance on traditional airport infrastructure. Zuri bridges the gap between the flexibility of urban eVTOLs and the endurance of regional aircraft, delivering a real-world range of over 700 km (with reserves) thanks to its advanced hybrid powertrain that combines lightweight lithium batteries with an onboard turbogenerator. This hybrid configuration provides over five times the energy density of current battery technology—making Zuri one of the most capable VTOL platforms in development today.

Unlike conventional eVTOLs limited to short hops and heavy charging needs, Zuri’s aircraft integrates vertical takeoff capability with fixed-wing cruise efficiency. This allows for quiet landings on rooftops and in urban peripheries while maintaining the speed, reach, and energy performance required for longer intercity missions. With a cruise speed of 220 km/h and fully autonomous or piloted configurations in development, Zuri is focused on delivering a low-emission, highly efficient, and scalable solution for real-world mobility needs.

Zuri’s aircraft is optimized for mission profiles that demand greater flexibility and endurance, including regional business travel, airport shuttles, corporate mobility, emergency response, and government operations. Its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the hybrid turbogenerator drastically reduces lifecycle CO₂ emissions—lower than even grid-powered electric VTOLs—while its compact battery system lowers environmental impact, manufacturing complexity, and replacement costs. With a typical battery size of just 60 kWh, compared to 200–300 kWh in many eVTOL designs, Zuri offers greater efficiency, reduced weight, and longer component lifespans.

In 2024, Zuri secured €3 million in Pre-Series A funding, led by investors Jan Barta and Boris Renski, bringing total funding to €4.4 million. This capital is now fueling the development of the TD 2.0 Technology Demonstrator and the expansion of Zuri’s engineering and production teams. As the hybrid VTOL sector matures, Zuri stands out not only for its advanced aircraft architecture but also for its clear path toward certification, commercialization, and scaled production.

A global leader in high-performance interconnect, sensor, and harnessing technologies, delivering essential systems that enable the safe, efficient, and scalable development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

As the eVTOL sector pushes the limits of electric propulsion, system complexity, and power management, TE provides an end-to-end portfolio of high-voltage, high-bandwidth, and lightweight interconnect technologies—designed specifically to meet the stringent size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements of advanced air mobility platforms.

TE’s offering spans four critical areas: power and propulsion systems, avionics and flight control, infotainment and cabin solutions, and structural integration. For high-voltage electric systems, TE delivers KILOVAC relays, flexible power cables, and power distribution units capable of handling peak loads in extreme environments. For avionics, TE’s reduced-size connectivity solutions—such as CANbus cables, mini-Ethernet (Mini-ETH), optical harnesses, and modular installations—support increasing demands for bandwidth, redundancy, and system integration. In the cabin, TE enables secure, high-speed connectivity for infotainment, passenger interfaces, and in-flight comfort using a range of shielded connectors and lightweight interconnects. Structurally, TE helps OEMs design distributed architectures with integrated sensor-wire-connector systems that reduce mass and streamline build complexity.

By applying its “follow-the-wire” design approach, TE supports every stage of an eVTOL’s electrical architecture—ensuring compatibility, reliability, and weight efficiency across the entire platform. The company also collaborates with major industry standards bodies such as SAE and ARINC to drive regulatory readiness and cross-sector innovation.

Working directly with global eVTOL manufacturers, TE is accelerating the development of next-generation air mobility platforms while simplifying procurement through integrated system design and part number consolidation. Whether supporting prototyping, certification, or high-rate production, TE provides the critical electrical infrastructure required to scale advanced air mobility safely and efficiently.

Actuation, Landing Gear & “More-Electric” Systems for eVTOL

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH is a first-tier supplier of flight-control systems, electro-mechanical actuators (EMAs), landing-gear systems and airborne avionics and is now applying its “more-electric aircraft” know-how directly to eVTOL and AAM programs. Recent wins include supplying primary flight-control EMAs for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL and a comprehensive actuation system for Wisk’s autonomous Gen-6, covering flaperons, elevators, rudders, and the tilt mechanism support from development through certification and into scaled production.

Beyond eVTOLs, the Lindenberg site is Liebherr’s global hub for flight control system, landing gear and avionic design, manufacture and lifecycle support, giving AAM OEMs a mature pathway for aerospace systems. The company’s LiVCAS® (Liebherr Versatile Control and Actuation System) – a modular, scalable, certifiable “plug-and-play” control and actuation system – is being developed with eVTOL needs in mind to speed time-to-market using defined modules, while Liebherr’s broader “more-electric” portfolio replaces hydraulics with lighter, efficient electric systems. In short, Liebherr-Aerospace brings flight-critical actuation and modular electrification to help eVTOL manufacturers de-risk certification and industrialize reliable urban and regional air mobility.

LYTE is currently engaged in 19+ active collaborations across Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Brazil, and the U.S., including partnerships with infrastructure developers like Bluenest by Globalvia, LYNEports, and hydrogen technology partner H3 Dynamics. Use cases range from urban shuttle services (e.g., Seattle-Bainbridge) to regional connections (e.g., Twente Airport to Paris).

The company is also a regular fixture in global aviation and innovation news, featured by Aviation Week, Al Jazeera, ZAG Daily, eVTOL Insights, AIN, and Revolution Aero for its “all-or-nothing” approach to disrupting the mid-range aviation segment.

Pioneering eVTOL & Hybrid Rotorcraft with Hydrogen and Compound VTOL Tech.

Piasecki brings over six decades of innovation in vertical flight, transitioning from legacy helicopters to next-gen eVTOL platforms. Key offerings include:

With deep roots in compound rotorcraft and hydrogen-electric propulsion, Piasecki combines technical heritage with forward-looking technologies—positioning them as a strategic partner for the eVTOL industry’s evolution.

Strategic Architects of Advanced Air Mobility

Roland Berger is shaping the future of advanced air mobility by providing strategic insights, economic modeling, and ecosystem design expertise that empower the global eVTOL community to thrive.

With deep roots in Europe and a global consulting footprint, Roland Berger serves as a trusted advisor to OEMs, mobility operators, infrastructure developers, and public-sector leaders driving the next generation of vertical flight.
Expertise & Vision in eVTOL / Advanced Air Mobility

Lufthansa Consulting is a globally recognized aviation advisory firm with over 35 years of experience supporting airlines, airports, governments, and OEMs in navigating transformation, growth, and operational excellence. As a leading voice in the emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market, Lufthansa Consulting is actively shaping the future of autonomous eVTOL (A-eVTOL) operations through strategic insights, regulatory engagement, and market-entry planning.

The firm’s recent thought leadership explores how Autonomous Passenger-Carrying eVTOLs (A-eVTOLs) can provide a scalable, economically viable solution to meet growing urban and regional mobility demands. Unlike piloted eVTOLs, A-eVTOLs offer lower crew costs, increased fleet flexibility, and potential for shared ownership models. Lufthansa Consulting identifies “Future-Liners”—a new class of airline-like operators that manage A-eVTOLs remotely—as the operational backbone of this emerging model, supported by robust OEM design, safety redundancy, and ground-based control systems.

Recognizing regulatory leadership as a critical enabler, Lufthansa Consulting highlights the Chinese government’s proactive issuance of unmanned aircraft regulations and EHang’s historic type certification as key milestones for global replication. The firm also emphasizes that early A-eVTOL operations should begin in low-risk environments—such as offshore cargo or emergency transport—before scaling into dense urban settings, allowing public trust, political support, and infrastructure to mature in parallel.

With its expertise across strategy, operations, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder alignment, Lufthansa Consulting provides the aviation ecosystem with a roadmap for unlocking the full potential of A-eVTOLs. Whether advising on vertiport integration, future-liner business models, or OEM certification pathways, Lufthansa Consulting is a key partner in bringing the autonomous air mobility vision to life.

Europe’s Safety Regulator for eVTOL & Urban Air Mobility

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) oversees aviation safety for the EU and participating EFTA states—including Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—from its headquarters in Cologne, Germany.Established in 2002 and fully operational since 2003, EASA’s remit includes type certification, regulatory framework design, safety data monitoring, and policy guidance across civil aviation.

While rooted in traditional aviation oversight, EASA now plays a pivotal role in shaping Europe’s Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) future. Since 2017, the agency has led development of a risk-based, operation-centric regulatory framework for drones and eVTOL operations—including U-space traffic management systems and special VTOL certification conditions.

At the heart of its eVTOL mandate is the IAM Hub—an integrated platform offering harmonised EU regulations, design guidance, environmental impact data, and stakeholder collaboration tools for manufacturers, authorities, operators, and cities.

What EASA Brings to the eVTOL & AAM Community

Data‑Driven Architects of Regional & Urban Air Mobility

Electric Aviation Maven Ltd (EA Maven) is a London‑based consultancy specialising in strategic demand modelling, infrastructure planning, and route assessment for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), focusing on both Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Regional Air Mobility (RAM). Founded by Darrell Swanson and Jarek Zych—who bring deep experience in airport planning, airline strategy, and aviation advisory—EA Maven serves OEMs, airports, investors, governments, and airlines globally.

EA Maven takes a bottom-up, mobility-data approach—their bespoke Indexing Methodology maps door‑to‑door travel patterns, socio‑economic indicators, and under‑served routes to reveal actionable opportunities for eVTOL, eCTOL, and hybrid operations beyond traditional aviation data models. Their tools enable clients to assess latent demand, forecast scheduling feasibility, estimate fleet size, assess energy needs, emissions profiles, and revenue potentia.

Key Contributions to eVTOL & AAM Ecosystem

EA Maven brings an unmatched combination of mobility-data expertise and domain-specific planning tools to the AAM discourse—empowering stakeholders with route-level market insights, infrastructure planning, fleet strategy, and sustainability forecasting. Their evidence‑based models and consulting services help bridge theory to implementation for cities, regulators, operators, and investors across both urban and regional markets.

Heavy-Lift Hydrogen‑Powered Cargo Drones for Mission‑Critical Logistics

NEX Aero GmbH, based in Berlin and founded in 2020, is redefining air cargo with heavy-duty hydrogen-powered VTOL drones designed for zero-emission logistics in remote, offshore, and emergency response environments.

By surpassing traditional aerial delivery limits, NEX Aero empowers businesses, governments, and humanitarian operations to transport essential supplies swiftly, reliably, and sustainably—even in locations without road access or airports. Its drones carry payloads up to 200 kg, reach ranges beyond 400 km, and seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure using vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.

Key Features & Capabilities

NEX Aero brings a pioneering cargo-dedicated perspective to the eVTOL dialogue: scalable, hydrogen-powered VTOLs purpose-built for logistics in challenging terrains and built environments. With operational momentum, impactful partnerships, and a hydrogen-centric logistics roadmap, NEX Aero represents a mission-aligned partner for stakeholders focused on deploying sustainable, high-efficiency cargo solutions within the evolving eVTOL and AAM ecosystem.

Building Next-Gen eVTOL Pilot Training Around Motion-Based Simulation

MOC Simulation Services GmbH, headquartered in Germany, specializes in immersive flight simulators tailored for eVTOL pilot training. Backed by decades of aerospace simulation expertise, MOC brings a unique mixed-reality, motion-based training platform designed to meet the distinct demands of eVTOL operation.

Unlike conventional flight training providers, MOC offers high-fidelity 6 degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit simulators housed within panoramic projection domes—a fully motion-enabled system that replicates the agility and handling of multirotor aircraft. The roll-in/roll-off modular design makes it scalable and adaptable across different airframes and flight profiles.

What They Bring to the eVTOL & AAM Community

MOC Simulation Services delivers a crucial bridge between emerging eVTOL vehicle technologies and the pilot training standards required for safe, scalable operations. Their motion-based simulation systems enable OEMs, operators, aviation regulators, and training organisations to develop curricula that reflect the unique flight control and performance envelope of VTOL aircraft.

Engineering the Propulsion & Sensor Backbone of eVTOL Systems

Bosch Aviation Technology, established as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH and headquartered in Vienna, brings over 15 years of proven automotive engineering into the aviation realm. By adapting automotive-grade systems for aviation use, Bosch enables high-volume, quality-assured propulsion, sensor, manufacturing, and digital solutions for Urban and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

Powertrains Across All Architectures
Bosch delivers certified Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) powertrain subsystems validated by aviation authorities (EASA, FAA, etc.), including diesel/gasoline engines, hybrid drives, battery-electric systems, hydrogen fuel-cell units, and H₂ combustion technologies—tailored for high performance and low emissions.

Sensing & Semiconductor Systems
Their MEMS sensors (e.g. SMU2xy 6/9-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes), environmental sensors, and SiC power electronics are compact, high-efficiency platforms designed for flight stabilization, navigation, V2X communication, and electric power management.

Additive Manufacturing & Build‑to‑Print Services
Bosch’s aviation-focused additive production (Build2Print) in Nuremberg and Blaichach enables small- to large-scale production of metal parts with integrated functionality, optimized for lightweight, complex geometries in serial and spare part aviation manufacturing.

Engineering & Testing Expertise
The company provides safety- and certification-aligned testing, virtual test-bench services, functional safety consulting, and training. In partnership with ITK Engineering, BGAT offers embedded systems, AI, and cybersecurity engineering—all aligned with aviation standards and EN9100 certification.

Product Authentication & Traceability
Their Origify solution combats counterfeit risks by enabling real-time, non-invasive verification of OEM parts and traceability across global supply chains—crucial for aviation safety and regulatory compliance.
Bosch Aviation Technology brings automotive-scale innovation into aviation-grade systems—providing the powertrain, sensor, and manufacturing infrastructure essential for safe, scalable, and sustainable eVTOL systems in a connected future.

Legacy Vertical Flight Powering Future eVTOL & AAM Mobility

Bristow Group Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a global vertical-flight leader with over 75 years of operational experience in offshore transportation, search and rescue (SAR), government, and utility services. With a fleet of approximately 210 aircraft and more than 800 pilots worldwide—serving regions such as the UK, North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and Nigeria—Bristow is now strategically pivoting into Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), including eVTOL and eCTOL operations.

The company sees AAM as a natural extension of its core helicopter competencies and safety culture. It brings a “crawl‑walk‑run” mindset to emerging aircraft operations, embedding innovation into its long-established systems rather than disrupting them abruptly.

Core AAM Capabilities & Contributions

Operational Infrastructure & Safety Excellence
Bristow leverages its mature safety frameworks and global Air Operator Certificates to offer turnkey AAM operations—from pilot training and flight operations to insurance and logistics.

Broad AAM Ecosystem Engagement
Actively advancing operational prototypes like Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 eCTOL cargo flights in Norway and developing unmanned aerial solutions for inspection and SAR.

Global Services Backbone
Offers MRO, leasing, training, UAS operations, and utility missions—bringing scalable aviation infrastructure experience to new AAM concepts.

Bristow Group brings real-world vertical lift expertise into the AAM era—turning nascent technologies into operational services backed by decades of safety, reliability, and infrastructure readiness.

M&H CNC Technik GmbH, based in Ilz, Austria, is a leading provider of industrial-grade 3D metal printing and CNC machining, combining over 20 years of experience in prototyping and small-series manufacturing with cutting-edge additive technologies like SLM® lasers. Their integrated engineering-to-finishing process supports advanced sectors including aviation and aerospace.

M&H offers end‑to‑end component manufacturing services ideal for eVTOL platforms—from design consultation and reverse engineering to metal 3D printing and ultra‑precise CNC finishing:

M&H CNC Technik empowers eVTOL developers with precision manufacturing capabilities—bridging the gap between concept, certification, and scalable component production in the hydrogen-era aviation landscape.

Pioneering Hybrid-Electric VTOL for Regional Air Mobility

Ascendance Flight Technologies, founded in 2018 in Toulouse, France by aviation veterans from Airbus’s E-Fan team, is a trailblazer in hybrid-electric propulsion and VTOL aircraft. They blend deep aerospace credibility with a bold vision to accelerate aviation’s decarbonization past where all-electric designs currently reach.

Ascendance delivers integrated innovation across two flagship products:

Key Contributions to Regional & Urban Air Mobility

Advanced Material Solutions for Next-Gen Mobility

L&L Products is a global leader in material science and engineering solutions, specializing in static sealing, acoustic management, vibration reduction, structural reinforcement, and composite technologies. With over six decades of experience and a presence in more than 30 countries, L&L serves industries where performance, safety, and innovation intersect—including aerospace, automotive, and electric mobility.

Enabling Lightweight, Quiet, and Resilient eVTOL Design
For the eVTOL sector, L&L delivers lightweight composite reinforcements, structural bonding adhesives, and acoustic solutions that enhance aircraft integrity and passenger comfort. Their Continuous Composite Systems™ (CCS™) and Composite Body Solutions™ (CBS™) offer significant weight savings and structural rigidity, while DECI-TEX® acoustic fiber systems and advanced sealing technologies help ensure a quiet, sealed, and efficient cabin experience—critical for urban air mobility.

L&L Products combines material expertise with advanced engineering to help eVTOL manufacturers solve complex design and manufacturing challenges. With technologies designed for multi-material bonding, vibration isolation, and scalable robotic application, L&L supports the industry’s push toward safer, lighter, and more sustainable air vehicles. As the eVTOL landscape takes flight, L&L stands ready as a trusted innovation partner.

Hybrid‑Electric HeV/STOL Platforms for Regional Air Mobility

MANTA Aircraft, headquartered in Sesto Calende, Italy, is a high‑tech engineering firm developing a family of hybrid‑electric Vertical and Short Take‑Off and Landing (HeV/STOL) vehicles tailored for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) use cases. Their mission is to deliver high‑performance, energy‑efficient platforms that blend VTOL flexibility with winged aircraft range and speed, enabling efficient regional connections and mission operations beyond traditional aviation constraints.

MANTA’s multi-model ANN family—including the flagship ANN2 two-seater, ANN Plus (4–6 seats), and a high-endurance autonomous drone variant—uses a lightweight carbon-fiber airframe, turbo-generator hybrid propulsion, and eight ducted electric fans (four tilting) for both vertical lift and efficient cruise.

Capable of VTOL ranges around 300 km, and STOL operations up to 1,000 km, these aircraft reconfigure regional mobility with helicopter agility and airplane efficiency, all with reduced ground infrastructure needs.

MANTA’s modular, low-component architecture supports easier maintenance, faster certification (via conventional airframe familiarity), and scalability across payload and seat configurations—from personal mobility to organ transport, cargo, or surveillance missions. Certification of ANN2 is targeted for 2023 with production anticipated by 2025, and operational costs expected to remain below typical helicopter rates (~US $250/hour).

Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Through an expanding ecosystem of engineering and manufacturing partners, MANTA rapidly evolves its platform for real-world deployment. In late 2024, the company revealed a partnership with Shenyang Aviation Industries Group, targeting prototype development, certification in China, and co-industrialization of ANN aircraft. The company has also been recognized across AAM media channels, with its CEO cited as an industry influencer and the firm named a Deeptech Pioneer.

Manta Aircraft offers a compelling, near-term path to scalable, safe, and high-performance regional eVTOL operations—delivering versatile platforms with minimal infrastructure demands and broad mission flexibility. For stakeholders in search of a practical, high-endurance solution for advanced air mobility, Manta represents a strategic leap forward.

Real‑Time Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop Simulation for Safe, Scalable eVTOL Development

OPAL‑RT Technologies, founded in 1997 and based in Montreal, is a global leader in high-fidelity real‑time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing platforms for aerospace, automotive, power electronics, and energy systems. Its tools are integral to accelerating eVTOL and electrified aircraft development by enabling engineers to test control systems, power electronics, and propulsion subsystems in virtual environments before deploying real hardware.

For the eVTOL and advanced air mobility sector, OPAL‑RT offers a full spectrum of simulation capabilities tailored to tackle the complexity and certification demands of electric aviation:

OPAL‑RT’s simulation capabilities allow early validation of avionics, propulsion, and control algorithms, drastically reducing development time, costs, and risk. Up to 95% of testing can be completed before hardware exists—eliminating expensive prototypes and minimizing iteration cycles while ensuring safety and compliance.

Their tools are widely trusted by industry leaders—including Airbus, General Electric, magniX, ZeroAvia, NASA, and Bombardier—for verifying systems in mission-critical aviation projects.

OPAL‑RT Technologies offers industry-leading real-time simulation platforms—powered by FPGA-based HIL/PHIL systems and integrated software toolboxes—that reduce testing time and enhance safety for eVTOL airframes, propulsion systems, and avionics. Their versatile, scalable simulation environments enable comprehensive development and certification workflows, supporting reliable, accelerated entry into advanced air mobility markets.

Digital Engineering and Cybersecurity for eVTOL Systems

ITK Engineering GmbH, headquartered in Rülzheim, Germany, is an international engineering services provider with over 1,300 employees across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Since 1994, ITK has operated as a specialist in system and software engineering for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare; fully integrated into the Bosch Group since 2017.

What ITK Delivers to the eVTOL & AAM Ecosystem

ITK leverages automotive-grade digital engineering expertise—including safety-critical systems, model-based design, and cybersecurity—to bring scalable, certified software and integrated systems into aviation:

With its methodical, model-based engineering approach, ITK Engineering ensures that eVTOL and AAM systems are digitally robust, resilient to cyber threats, and structurally ready for certification—making them a vital partner for any aviation stakeholder navigating the path from concept to certified operation.

Electric Cargo Drones Powering Logistics Beyond Infrastructure Limits

APELEON, a brand of Austrian startup VOLARE GmbH founded in October 2017 and based in Mödling (near Vienna), develops electric VTOL cargo drones engineered to access remote and underserved regions with minimal ground infrastructure. With several scaled demonstrators already flown, APELEON is moving into commercialisation of its first product: the APELEON SCALAR—an all-electric drone purpose-built for priority logistics.

The APELEON SCALAR, an all-electric VTOL drone built for time-critical cargo transport. Designed to carry up to 10 kg at speeds up to 100 km/h, SCALAR targets use cases such as medical sample delivery, humanitarian aid, and rural-pair distribution. Its lightweight (~50 kg) architecture yields energy efficiency eleven times greater than road vehicles for 100 km missions.

What Sets SCALAR Apart:

APELEON engineers electric VTOL cargo drones like the SCALAR™, designed for sustainable, infrastructure-light air transport. With demonstrators flown and cargo-dedicated engineering expertise, the company is well positioned to support urgent logistics, remote operations, and priority goods delivery—with zero-emission flight, high cruise efficiency, and modular readiness for certification and scale.

Hybrid‑Electric VTOL Redefining Regional and Executive Air Mobility

Odys Aviation, founded in 2019 (formerly Craft Aerospace) and now based in Long Beach, California, is on a mission to revolutionize mid‑range air travel through a high‑performance nine‑passenger hybrid‑electric VTOL aircraft—the “Slipstream”—designed for routes between city helipads, vertiports, and traditional airports.

Their breakthrough hybrid propulsion system enables all‑electric flight for the first 200 miles, followed by turbine-extended range up to 750 miles, cruising at 345 mph (555 km/h) at altitudes reaching 30,000 ft. It carries nine passengers plus two pilots (certified later for single‑pilot ops), offering significantly greater capacity than many eVTOL entrants.

Scalable Hybrid‑Electric Capability
Odys Aviation’s aircraft operates purely on batteries for up to 200 miles, offering zero‑emission short hops, then switches to turbine or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-powered hybrid mode for up to 750 miles. This performance delivers true net‑zero potential for many routes and “captures more than 52% of U.S. domestic routes,” while reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 76% per passenger‑mile compared to regional jets.

Route and Operational Versatility
With a blown‑wing design and vectored‑thrust high‑lift flap system, the VTOL design supports runway-free operations from helipads or vertiports, enabling seamless urban-centric air travel and new point-to-point corridors. Operators can bypass congested airports for faster, more direct service.

Long Range Enablement
The aircraft’s combined all-electric and hybrid-electric propulsion bridges gaps unsuitable for battery-only eVTOLs, offering regional performance that spans from 100‑mile hops to longer sub-regional and international legs. Cruise speed, range, and altitude capabilities rival business jets.

Sustainability and Market Impact
Designed for widespread applications—including commercial airlines, business charter, cargo missions, and executive transport—Odys supports ESG goals with lower emissions, quieter operation, and fuel flexibility. The capability to use SAF further enhances its sustainability profile.

Strategic Vertiport & Airport Development for AAM Integration

amd.sigma strategic airport development GmbH, based in Berlin and part of Munich Airport International (MAI), builds on over 20 years of airport masterplanning, infrastructure consulting, and UAM/vertiport strategy across more than 114 projects in 35+ countries. Its ~20-strong multidisciplinary team—including architects, planners, real estate experts, and aviation strategists—combines experience from global projects with insights into emerging Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure needs.

What They Bring to the eVTOL & AAM Community

As airports evolve into multimodal mobility nodes, amd.sigma stands at the intersection of aviation infrastructure and eVTOL deployment strategy. Their vertiport design and strategic planning services help cities, authorities, and developers operationalize UAM networks—turning visions of electric air mobility into tangible asset and infrastructure strategies.

With deep roots in airport masterplanning and a growing footprint in vertiport development, amd.sigma bridges between legacy aviation infrastructure and the decentralized, scalable architecture needed for AAM’s future.

Automated Carbon-Fiber Blender for UAV & eVTOL Propulsion

Flyber Aerospace Composites, founded in 2022 in the UK, engineers advanced carbon-fiber propellers and structural components tailored specifically for UAVs and eVTOL platforms in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem. Born from deep aerospace composite design experience and strategic insight into aviation supply chains, Flyber addresses a critical gap in scalable, certified composite manufacturing for emerging electric flight systems.

Flyber’s core offering includes:

Flyber’s platform enables OEMs and AAM integrators to access high-throughput, aerospace-certified composite propeller systems at the speeds and scale required for widespread deployment. Their advanced manufacturing techniques reduce part cost, shorten certification cycles, and support fleet-level sustainability by optimizing efficiency and reliability—especially in propulsion-critical elements.

Graphically, they help bridge the gap between prototype innovation and industrial-scale deployment—making them a vital partner for eVTOL manufacturers, drone developers, and platform integrators focused on propulsion performance and supply chain robustness.

Flyber Aerospace Composites delivers match-to-mission carbon-fiber propellers and future-ready composite structures using automated design and manufacturing workflows based in the UK/EU. With products validated to aerospace standards and processes engineered for volume scalability, Flyber supports safer, more efficient, and production-ready propulsion modules essential for high-performance eVTOL and AAM platforms.

Engineering the Path to Hydrogen-Powered Aviation

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, spun out of Cranfield University in Bedfordshire, UK, merges nearly 30 years of aircraft engineering and certification expertise with cutting-edge hydrogen propulsion innovation. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is pioneering zero‑emission aircraft technology—retro‑fitting existing platforms like the Britten Norman Islander and preparing a scalable hydrogen-electric drivetrain for the global Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market.

Their flagship initiative, Project Fresson, aims to deliver the world’s first hydrogen-fuel-cell powered passenger aircraft, targeting entry into service by 2026. Partners include Britten‑Norman, Evolito (motor/inverter), Reaction Engines, Ricardo, and Loganair—uniting flight demonstrator engineering, hydrogen integration, and certification strategy.

What Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Delivers to the eVTOL & AAM Sector

Hydrogen Fuel‑Cell Propulsion Development
CAeS is engineering a modular, scalable 250 kW+ hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion system, optimized for small platforms (6–19 seats) including eVTOL conversions and UAVs. Their integration prioritizes peak power, energy density, thermal control, and certification-readiness.

Aircraft Modification & Integration Capability
Utilizing long-established design organization approvals from the UK CAA, CAeS refits conventional airframes with hydrogen systems, managing structural, system, and compatibility challenges to deliver certifiable low-carbon aircraft.

Phased Technology Introduction Strategy

Certification & Ecosystem Leadership
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions collaborates with regulators (CAA Hydrogen Challenge) and operators to define hydrogen aviation standards—from refueling procedures to maintenance—as they build the hydrogen ecosystem. Partners include EasyJet, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE), and several aviation OEMs.

Designing & Operating the Vertiport Networks Powering eVTOL Mobility

Skyports Infrastructure, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, is the global leader in designing, building, owning, and operating vertiport infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility. With a multidisciplinary team covering aviation, real estate, operations, airspace, and regulatory expertise, Skyports delivers end-to-end infrastructure solutions that enable electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate safely and efficiently in urban, suburban, and regional environments.

Skyports oversees the full lifecycle of vertiport deployment—from site identification and permitting through terminal design, construction, operations, and technology integration. Their infrastructure is vehicle-agnostic and powered by proprietary automation tools such as its Remote Management & Scheduling System (RMSS) and situational awareness modules for tracking weather and airspace activity.

Key Projects & Milestones

Skyports Infrastructure embodies the ground layer of the eVTOL ecosystem—meticulously engineered vertiports, smart operations hubs, and end-to-end deployment capabilities that enable the future of urban and regional air transport.

Building the Vertiport Ecosystem for AAM in Cities Worldwide

UrbanV, founded in 2022 by Aeroporti di Roma alongside SAVE Group, Bologna Airport, and Côte d’Azur Airports, is a vertically integrated company developing, building, managing, and operating vertiport infrastructure to bring Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to life in urban and regional contexts. With headquarters in Rome and operations extending to Italy’s Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and the French Riviera, UrbanV is shaping one of the world’s first operational AAM networks.

UrbanV operates as a one-stop-shop for vertiport infrastructure, offering:

UrbanV’s own test site, the UV‑0 Test Vertiport in Rome, serves as a regulatory sandbox approved by the Italian CAA (ENAC), allowing aircraft and infrastructure developers to trial operations, procedures, and technologies in a real-world context.

Major Partnerships & Global Reach
UrbanV has formed strategic partnerships to scale its infrastructure globally:

UrbanV combines deep aviation infrastructure knowledge, airport partnerships, and global strategy to build the vertiport networks that will make Advanced Air Mobility operational and scalable across regions worldwide.

Certifiable AI for Next‑Gen Flight Control and Situational Awareness

Daedalean AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (with offices in Phoenix, AZ and Riga, Latvia), is pioneering safety‑critical artificial intelligence and computer vision systems for advanced air mobility. Focused on building certifiable AI that enhances situational awareness and automates critical flight functions, Daedalean’s mission is to lay the groundwork for autonomous and autonomy-assisted flight in eVTOL, rotorcraft, and fixed-wing applications.

At the core of Daedalean’s offering is their Ailumina Vista (PilotEye™) system—a machine vision‑based traffic detection and runway landing guidance solution developed in collaboration with Avidyne. Certified under DAL‑C standards and undergoing concurrent FAA and EASA validation, PilotEye™ is set to become the first certified neural‑network-enhanced avionics system for civil aviation.

Daedalean is also advancing a suite of AI-powered solutions that include:

These innovations are developed using explainable, certification-ready neural networks—a deliberate choice to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. Daedalean has collaborated with EASA under the CoDANN (Concepts of Design Assurance for Neural Networks) working group since 2020, paving the path for machine learning certification in aviation.

Strategic partnerships reinforce their momentum: Daedalean has worked with Honeywell to integrate AI-driven navigation and collision avoidance, and recently aligned with AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering to scale certified avionics manufacturing.

Daedalean provides explainable, regulatory-aligned AI avionics—such as PilotEye™ for traffic awareness and visual navigation—that can dramatically enhance safety and autonomy in eVTOL, helicopter, and general aviation contexts.

AI-Driven, On‑Demand Regional Air Mobility in Europe

Flyvbird GmbH, headquartered in Stuttgart and founded in 2019, is launching Europe’s first AI-platform-based on-demand regional airline. Built on top of underutilised small regional airports and powered by proprietary algorithms, Flyvbird offers fast, flexible, and efficient air connections across decentralized routes—especially for journeys between 100 and 900 km within Germany and eventually Europe.

Flyvbird’s unique model combines Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft—seating 11 passengers—with a demand-matching engine called flyvAI that dynamically schedules hybrid air services. This AI allocates capacity, optimizes bundling, and guarantees fixed travel times, offering competitive pricing against cars and trains by leveraging existing small airfields. Routes begin September 2025 linking Friedrichshafen with Mönchengladbach and Berlin, based on validated network demand collected via customer submissions.

Key Features & Contributions to AAM

Flyvbird offers a blueprint for scalable, user-driven, and sustainable regional air connectivity in Europe—making them an ideal highlight for stakeholders developing demand-responsive AAM systems.

Lightweight Structural Aerostructures Supplier for eVTOL and AAM Manufacturing

Mubea Aviation GmbH, a division of the Germany-based Mubea Group, is a specialist in high-precision components and modular assemblies for the aerospace industry. Operating from production hubs in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, and Eger, Hungary, Mubea Aviation runs a vertically integrated supply chain—including forming, machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, and part assembly—for titanium, aluminum, steel, and composite structures. Post–2023 acquisitions of RUAG Aerostructures Germany & Hungary and Cyclone Manufacturing expanded their capability portfolio to include full airframe assembly and structural composites.

Relevance to eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

In the context of eVTOL and AAM development, Mubea Aviation delivers critical foundational capabilities:

AI Assistants Accelerating Engineering for eVTOL & AAM

BetterFutures.ai, founded in 2023 and headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin, is a groundbreaking AI startup dedicated to boosting engineering productivity across high-tech industries—including aerospace, manufacturing, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platforms. With its flagship AI assistant EVA, BetterFutures.ai automates up to 80% of engineers’ administrative workload, enabling teams to focus on innovation, certification pipelines, and mission-critical design work.

BetterFutures.ai positions EVA as a verticalized generative AI platform built specifically for engineers, offering instant access to technical documents, regulatory standards (e.g., EASA/FAA), and best‑practice workflows—without the need to code or set up complex infrastructure.

This setup accelerates AI adoption by delivering fully operational AI assistants in as little as five minutes.

Their early traction includes recognition as a finalist for Ireland’s Innovation Awards for Design and Manufacturing in 2024, selection among five winners at ABB’s 2025 Startup Challenge—focused on automating engineering RFQs—and engagements with industry leaders such as Airbus, Daimler, Mercedes, Microsoft, and ABB. Their impact claims include up to 10× faster AI adoption and substantive time savings on documentation and certification tasks.

As eVTOL developers transition from design to certification, engineering functions become overloaded with document review, compliance workflows, and technical admin. BetterFutures.ai equips these teams with EVA—an AI-powered assistant that streamlines certification research, automates engineering documentation, and scales knowledge sharing across teams. Their tools reduce risk and accelerate go-to-market timelines—making them critical partners for OEMs, system integrators, test labs, and regulatory teams within urban and advanced air mobility ecosystems.

BetterFutures.ai empowers engineering teams to reclaim time for critical innovation—fueling faster, safer, and smarter progress in eVTOL and AAM development.

Real‑Time, High‑Power Simulation for eVTOL Safety & Certification

RENK Test System GmbH (RTS), a subsidiary of RENK Group based in Augsburg, Germany, is a global leader in bespoke test systems that validate and qualify propulsion and drivetrain technologies for aviation—including eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility platforms. With over 60 years of heritage in test-rig engineering, RENK designs tailor-made solutions that rigorously test components such as gearboxes, rotors, turbines, and full electric propulsion units with unmatched realism and precision.

What They Bring to the eVTOL & AAM Ecosystem

RENK Test System GmbH delivers the foundational test infrastructure needed to ensure eVTOL and AAM propulsion technologies are rigorously validated, certifiable, and safe—playing a pivotal role in bridging innovation and trusted operational viability in advanced air mobility.

Bridging eVTOL Innovation with Tiltrotor & Advanced Rotorcraft Experience

Leonardo Helicopters, the rotorcraft division of Leonardo S.p.A., brings unmatched aerospace heritage and engineering prowess to the evolving world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). With decades of experience developing aircraft from the AW139 medium-lift helicopter to cutting-edge tiltrotor demonstrators, Leonardo is strategically positioned to support eVTOL and hybrid-AAM platforms.

At the forefront is Leonardo’s Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) and AW609 TiltRotor programs: tandem fixed-wing aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and cruise speeds double that of helicopters—ideal for rapid point-to-point transport, offshore deployment, VIP mobility, search-and-rescue, and energy-sector missions.

The AW609 is built to meet both helicopter (CS‑29) and fixed-wing (CS‑25) regulations, with certification expected by around 2025.

Core Contributions to the eVTOL & AAM Ecosystem

Leonardo Helicopters stands at the vanguard of advancing rotorcraft into the next generation of eVTOL-capable platforms, blending legacy capability with forward-thinking mobility architecture.

Advanced Materials Distribution for eVTOL & Composite Manufacturing

Biesterfeld SE, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is a family-owned global distributor of specialty polymers, rubbers, and chemicals—delivering tailored material solutions and technical application support across industries such as aerospace, energy, electronics, and composites. With revenues of around €1.38 billion in 2023 and more than 1,100 employees operating in over 50 locations worldwide, Biesterfeld brings deep supply-chain expertise and innovation-driven consulting to high-performance materials and eVTOL OEMs.

Biesterfeld provides mission-critical materials and advisory services that underpin key components in eVTOL production and certification readiness:

Full-Spectrum VTOL Engineering and Flight Testing from the Czech Aviation Heartland

Future Vehicles s.r.o., based in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, is a vertically integrated aviation engineering and test company specializing in the complete lifecycle of aircraft and eVTOL systems. Founded in 2014 by a team with over 25 years of hands-on experience, the company has contributed to the development of more than 40 aircraft—including microlights, helicopters, gyrocopters, CS-23 certified aircraft, and fully electric VTOLs.

At the core of Future Vehicles is a deep commitment to flight innovation, offering services that span conceptual design, FEM-based structural analysis, prototype production, static and dynamic testing, flight testing, and certification support for both manned and unmanned airframes.

Their modular engineering model allows them to either lead development or integrate seamlessly with OEM teams at any stage of the product lifecycle.
What Future Vehicles Contributes to the eVTOL Ecosystem

AI‑Driven Flight Operations for eVTOL, Drone Fleets & Vertiports

Unisphere GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Konstanz, Germany, was established by former Solar Impulse flight directors and engineers. The company brings operational aviation heritage and deep systems engineering expertise to solve next-generation automation challenges in drone, eVTOL, and vertiport operations.

Core Offerings & Platform Capabilities

Aviation-Leveraged Technology for Safer Flights

Unisphere’s leadership worked on the Solar Impulse circumnavigation—the world’s first solar-powered powered aircraft flight around the world. That heritage deeply informs their approach to weather-sensitive aviation, enabling them to create flight planning and risk-analysis technology that is both trusted and certified-ready.

Their “Smart 4D Trajectory” engine digitally reconstructs mission plans by simulating altitude, time, weather, and aircraft performance to assess feasibility—especially critical for electric systems with limited ranges. For instance, their wind-impact white paper analyzed ~35,000 one-way eVTOL missions across several U.S. corridors between 2020 and 2024.

Swiss-Made Tilt-Wing VTOL Drones for Critical Missions

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Visp, Switzerland, Dufour Aerospace specializes in hybrid-electric and all-electric tilt-wing VTOL aircraft designed for logistics, public safety, and precision data missions in challenging environments.

Leveraging more than 30 years of Swiss helicopter engineering experience, the company targets high-performance applications such as cargo delivery, SAR, asset surveillance, and EMS—all powered by electric propulsion systems suited to rugged operational conditions.

Platform & Capability Highlights

Dufour Aerospace represents a mature, mission-validated drone developer with focus on practical applications in emergency response, industrial inspection, and logistics. Their tilt-wing Aero2 platform combines long endurance, cargo capacity, runway-free take-off, and objective mission readiness—all in an infrastructure-light, hybrid-electric design.

Dufour Aerospace is building the Swiss-engineered foundation for high-performance, low-infrastructure VTOL operations—offering cargo-capable tilt-wing drones that redefine remote logistics, safety missions, and critical mobility in the AAM ecosystem.

The Composites Community Powering Innovation in eVTOL & AAM Materials

Composites Lounge, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Germany, is a premier online network and thought leader in the composites industry—powered by JEC Group—with a focus on lightweight and sustainable material systems essential for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and eVTOL platforms. It brings together entrepreneurs, design engineers, material specialists, and content creators to share insights, industry-leading developments, and emerging technologies in a highly curated, expertise-driven community.

What Composites Lounge Offers the eVTOL & AAM Sector

Composites Lounge isn’t an OEM or supplier—but it is the connective tissue of the composites ecosystem for eVTOL. Their moderated forums, expert panels, and industry partnerships guide dialogue around scalable, certified, and sustainable material solutions—making them a strategic reference point for anyone shaping the future of electric vertical aviation.

Strategic Consulting Shaping the Business Foundations of Aviation

CH Aerospace, based in Aach, Germany, is a boutique corporate consulting consultancy specialising in business strategy, structural optimization, and process excellence across aviation and aerospace enterprises. Although the firm does not operate aircraft or manufacture aerospace systems, it provides strategic guidance and transformation support tailored for aviation-sector organisations.

What CH Aerospace Offers to the AAM & eVTOL Ecosystem

CH Aerospace provides consultancy-led transformation services to aviation-sector clients—aligning enterprise strategy, organisational structure, and operational processes with the demands of innovation-driven mobility. Although not an OEM or supplier, their advisory capabilities support the internal readiness and operational maturity required to scale eVTOL and AAM ventures effectively.

Moonrock Insurance is a specialist insurer at the forefront of UAV and emerging eVTOL risk, leveraging deep sector expertise, data‑driven underwriting, and A‑rated capacity from leading Lloyd’s markets to insure next‑generation aviation operations.

As eVTOL manufacturers and operators confront challenges such as battery reliability, vertical‑lift flight risk, complex autonomy, BVLOS operations, multi‑territory compliance, and high‑value hull exposures, Moonrock delivers tailored insurance frameworks designed for these advanced platforms.