Podcast - eVTOL Insights

PODCAST: EAMaven discusses the findings from its AAM Demand Assessment

Jason Pritchard24 November 2022

Our next podcast episode is live! We were delighted to be joined by Darrell Swanson and Jarek Zych of EAMaven. The company is an expert in Advanced Air Mobility demand modelling, system planning and infrastructure design. Through its unique ...

PODCAST: Michael Thompson of SKYFLY Technologies talks about its Axe two-seater personal aircraft

Jason Pritchard17 November 2022

Our next podcast episode is now live! This week, we were joined by Michael Thompson, co-founder and CEO of SKYFLY Technologies. The company is developing its personal two-seater electric aircraft, called Axe, and plans to begin full-scale manned tes...

PODCAST: Rani Plaut of AIR discusses how the personal air mobility eVTOL market can help passenger services take off

Jason Pritchard10 November 2022

Our next podcast episode is live! We were delighted to be joined by Rani Plaut, CEO and co-founder of AIR, the startup reimagining personal air mobility with eVTOL aircraft, alongside CTO Chen Rosen. In this episode, Rani talks in more detail abo...

PODCAST: ZEVA’s Stephen Tibbitts discusses company’s latest eVTOL design and the personal mobility market

Jason Pritchard3 November 2022

Our latest podcast episode is now live! This time, we were joined by Stephen Tibbitts, founder, chairman and CEO of ZEVA Aero. ZEVA was founded in 2017 to compete in Boeing’s GoFly competition and then build a business on the back of that effort....

PODCAST: Brad Miller from Ferrovial Vertiports talks landing infrastructure and the role of governments and local authorities

Jason Pritchard27 October 2022

After a short break, we're delighted to be bringing back our podcast series! In this episode, we were pleased to be join by Brad Miller, who is Ferrovial Vertiport's Managing Director for the EMEA region. He oversees the development of the compan...

Hydrogen fuel-cell company, secretly bought by Joby, accelerates progress towards zero-emission commercial flight

Chris Stonor20 July 2022

This is a two story in one article where the company, H2FLY, stands in the middle. www.flyingmag.com reported last month that Joby had secretly bought a Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Developer called H2FLY, last year. Although, to be fair, the news was...

PODCAST: Jean-Christophe Lambert of Ascendance Flight Technologies

Jason Pritchard30 June 2022

Our next podcast episode is now live! We were delighted to welcome Jean-Christophe Lambert, CEO of Ascendance Flight Technologies. During our conversation, he talks to us about the background behind setting up the Toulouse-based company and also ...

PODCAST: HyPoint’s Alex Ivanenko discusses hydrogen fuel cells and its potential use for eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard16 June 2022

Our next podcast episode is live! We were delighted to be joined by Alex Ivanenko, co-founder and CEO of HyPoint. In our conversation, Alex talks to us about the background behind setting up the company and also tells us how close we really are ...

Northern Plains UAS Test Site and Thales provide key updates on country’s first statewide BVLOS network

Jason Pritchard14 April 2022

Our next podcast episode is now live! We were delighted to welcome Trevor Woods, Executive Director at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in North Dakota, and Frank Matus, Director, ATC Digital Aviation Solutions, Americas – Thales Airspace Mobility ...

PODCAST: Joby Aviation’s Eric Allison provides key updates on company’s roadmap to launch and answers your questions

Jason Pritchard31 March 2022

Our next podcast episode is now live! This time, we were delighted to be joined by Eric Allison, Head of Product at Joby Aviation. With Joby working towards a commercial ride-sharing service launch by 2024, Eric recaps on the numerous milestones ...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Alex Woodhead of Strativ Group talks about recruitment and how it’s helping to grow the industry workforce

Jason Pritchard21 March 2022

Our latest podcast episode is now live! This time, we were delighted to welcome Alex Woodhead, who is Director at Strativ Group. Alex is a co-owner of Strativ Group and his team have been responsible for growing the workforce of a number of the l...

Richard Hakes of Reed Smith discusses its latest aviation report and adds more detail to other industry challenges for the eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard10 March 2022

Our next podcast episode is live! We were delighted to be joined by Richard Hakes, who is the new global chair of Reed Smith's Transportation Industry Group. Hakes advises clients in relation to a broad range of aviation and shipping work. As wel...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Dawn Zoldi of P3 Tech Consulting recaps past 12 months and looks ahead to exciting industry developments

Jason Pritchard10 February 2022

In our latest episode, we were delighted to be joined again by Dawn Zoldi of P3 Tech Consulting. Dawn has been ever-present in the advanced air mobility industry and in recognition of her efforts, was included in this year's eVTOL Insights Power ...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Diana Siegel of Electra.aero offers insights into its eSTOL technology and reflects on last 12 months

Jason Pritchard21 January 2022

In this latest podcast episode, which focuses on the growing eVTOL aircraft and urban air mobility markets, we were delighted to be joined by Diana Siegel, Head of Strategy at Electra.aero. Electra.aero is a next-gen aerospace company leading th...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Talking certification and the challenges ahead with Paul Harper of Vertical Aerospace

Jason Pritchard4 November 2021

Our next podcast episode focusing on the eVTOL aircraft and urban air mobility markets is now live, and is a deep dive into a key industry topic - certification. We were joined by Vertical Aerospace's Head of Certification, Paul Harper. He talks...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Corvin Huber of Skyroads on how air traffic management will enable advanced air mobility to scale

Jason Pritchard28 October 2021

Our next podcast episode is live and we were delighted to welcome Corvin Huber, Founder of Skyroads. He starts off by talking about the background behind the company's recent rebrand to Skyroads from D3 Technologies. He also elaborates on its ...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Julie Garland of Avtrain talks about certifying drones and an exciting proof-of-concept trial in Ireland

Jason Pritchard7 October 2021

The next episode from the eVTOL Insights Podcast is live and we were delighted to be joined by Julie Garland, CEO of Avtrain. Avtrain is Europe’s leading drone training and certification body and its mission is to encourage prolific drone operat...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Diving into battery development with Vertical Aerospace’s Limhi Somerville

Jason Pritchard16 September 2021

In this week's podcast episode, we were delighted to welcome Limhi Somerville, who is Head of Battery at Vertical Aerospace. As part of a deep dive into batteries for eVTOL aircraft, Limhi talks to us about the progress of the company's VA-X4 and...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Gary Vermaak talks about the potential of advanced air mobility in Africa

Jason Pritchard12 August 2021

Our latest podcast episode is now live and we were delighted to talk with Gary Vermaak, who is an renewable energy consultant and sustainable air mobility ecosystem developer with a focus on Africa. He talks to us about what opportunities advance...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Rex Alexander of Five-Alpha talks about the key challenges into landing infrastructure

Jason Pritchard22 July 2021

This week's podcast episode is now live, and we were delighted to welcome Rex Alexander, co-founder and executive director of Five-Alpha. The company is a global aeronautical company dedicated to providing specialised education, training, insigh...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Brett Feddersen of AcceleratUM talks about its role to help industry and governments work together to make AAM a reality.

Jason Pritchard8 July 2021

Our next podcast episode is live and it was great speaking with Brett Feddersen, who is President of AcceleratUM - the advanced air mobility collaborative and consultancy. Brett talks to us about the background behind setting up AcceleratUM and w...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Sergio Cecutta of SMG Consulting provides market update and more insight on its AAM Reality Index

Jason Pritchard1 July 2021

In this week's podcast episode, we were delighted to be joined by Sergio Cecutta, Partner at SMG Consulting. He tells us about the background behind setting up the company, which is an aerospace, defense and automotive management consulting firm....

eVTOL Insights Podcast: EP Systems shares its deep expertise on battery technology and its EPiC module range

Jason Pritchard24 June 2021

Our latest podcast episode is now live and this week's guests are Michael Armstrong, Chief Technology Officer at EP Systems and Scott Drennan, who recently joined the company's Board of Directors. The company is a leading provider and emerging le...

eVTOL Insights Podcast: Manal Habib of MightyFly talks about the company’s plan to help shape the future of logistics

Jason Pritchard17 June 2021

In this week's podcast episode, we were delighted to be joined by Manal Habib, co-founder and CEO of MightyFly, a company which is helping to shape the future of logistics with its autonomous eVTOL aircraft - capable of transporting 500 pounds of ca...