AURA Network Systems

We've been getting real busy! See CEO Bill Tolpegin's latest update regarding AURA momentum... https://lnkd.in/gz2CRuiT

AURA applauds Dayton Development Coalition for convening an insightful program at the 2024 National AAM Industry Forum. Congrats to Theodore Angel, Elaine Bryant, and team for organizing! Some highlights: 🛠 Joby Aviation's Gregory Bowles shared the company’s intent to start parts manufacturing in Dayton in 2025 ✈ Great Lakes Regional Administrator Erik Amend, PMP outlined the #FAA's role beyond aircraft certifications and operational approvals -- to enabling infrastructure, cyber-security, data exchange, noise and environmental reviews, along with the importance of community engagement   🤝 #Multi-State Collaborative (#MSC): Tim Sweeney (OH), Kenji Sugahara (OR), Robin Grace (MA), and Douglas Wood (OK) shared momentum of aviation officials from 28 states working to #harmonize state-level AAM preparations across policy, use of existing infrastructure, and workforce development -- all while recognizing states’ diverse funding and use cases 🎖 AFWERX's Jacob Wilson highlighted how USAF views #hybrid-electric powertrains and #autonomy as keys to transition AAM solutions to desired mission capabilities ⚡ ZeroAvia’s Eric Matteson made the case for #Hydrogen-Electric propulsion as a scalable zero-emissions solution, sharing ZeroAvia's powertrain design and H2 delivery plans. 

AURA’s VP Business Development Lisa Peterson participated in an engaging #infrastructure panel at the National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum in Springfield, #Ohio. Fellow panelists included Clint Harper, C.M., Erik Amend, PMP, Jennifer Wonjae Kim, AICP, and Seth Timmerman. The panel discussed there being no “one size fits all” for #AAM infrastructure, with specific requirements tied closely to the type of aircraft and nature of operation. Beyond landing infrastructure and charging sites, the panel highlighted the role of “invisible infrastructure”: the #spectrum that wireless communications and radar systems require to support more automated #BVLOS flight operations.

Don't miss this excellent panel at the National AAM Industry Forum and be sure to connect with AURA's VP Business Development, Lisa Peterson, after the session! #AAM #Ohio

The AURA Network Systems team recently attended the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium in Baltimore. It was great reconnecting with colleagues across the advanced aviation ecosystem and learning at a variety of sessions. AURA applauds the FAA's progress toward the NPRM for the #BVLOS rule ("Part 108") and #SFAR for powered lift, while also welcoming the recent approvals of #UTM systems for use in strategic deconfliction in North Texas.   Personally looking forward to returning to my #Ohio roots to visit with industry and government stakeholders in Springfield, for the National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum (NAAMIF) August 20-21. My colleague Lisa Peterson will talk #CNS as part of an exciting Infrastructure Panel!

We are thrilled to welcome Elena Micich to the AURA team as our Senior Vice President of Product! Elena brings more than 20 years of experience executing successful go-to-market strategies across various industries including aviation, consumer electronics, and insurance. Her expertise in transitioning initiatives from the discovery phase to successful product launches will be invaluable not only to AURA but also to the emerging UAS industry as it seeks innovative infrastructure solutions to take flight. Elena's impressive career journey includes leading engineering teams at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, launching server products at Intel Corporation, and holding multiple leadership roles at Attune, a leading small business-focused Insurtech company. Her stints at Attune and at Panoptes Systems, an Aurora Flight Sciences/Boeing subsidiary, highlight her abilities to navigate complex regulated industries. As we continue to develop solutions at AURA, Elena's leadership will be instrumental in shaping our product strategy and achieving our visionary goals. We are excited to see her contributions drive our success and elevate our offerings to new heights. Welcome, Elena! 👏

Great to be on Capitol Hill yesterday with AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International to advocate for the priorities of the U.S. #AAM industry!

Two important announcements over the last week are welcome news to AURA and the AAM sector. First is SkyGrid's new collaboration with NASA advancing autonomous aviation systems into airspace through rigorous testing and data-driven approaches. On the heels of this, Joby Aviation announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing. This strategic convergence of autonomy expertise is set to propel innovation and continue momentum towards cutting-edge autonomous flight technologies as well as state-of-the-art electric air-taxis. The combined efforts of these industry leaders will move all of us to a future of efficient and accessible aerial transportation. SkyGrid announcement: https://lnkd.in/ghJkvBP4 Joby announcement: https://lnkd.in/eAbm64MC

Urban Air Mobility News highlights AURA support for FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and inclusion of Third-Party Service Approvals critical to AAM ... https://lnkd.in/e_wBVaJg

Today, AURA released its latest white paper outlining the critical importance of RTCA DO-377 compliance for Advanced Air Mobility. The document underscores how standards pertaining to safety-of-life operations add regulatory certainty and how DO-377 specifically delineates stringent performance requirements essential for operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Download the white paper! https://lnkd.in/gHGM5Css