The eVTOL Insights Podcast

The eVTOL Insights Podcast
The eVTOL Insights Podcast

eVTOL Insights is a leading source of news, information and analysis into the global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility markets. Since our launch in April 2020, we’ve been covering the latest industry news and offering insight for leading executives in the manned and unmanned market, across both passenger and cargo-carrying services. Our in-depth podcasts aim to cover a range of different topics, from eVTOL OEMs updates, certification, landing infrastructure, battery developments and regulations. Head to evtolinsights.com, where you can read the latest stories and features, watch short industry videos and sign up to our newsletter, WhatsApp and Signal channels.

  1. Episode 163: Basil Yap, President of AeroX

    10 DEC

    Episode 163: Basil Yap, President of AeroX

    In this episode, Basil talks about his first memories in aviation when he was growing up in North Carolina, then leads into the work he did at the states's Department of Transportation before joining the team at AeroX. We talk about the key projects North Carolina has worked on so far, the impact they can have on the wider industry and then discuss AeroX's exciting projects which aim to revolutionise how the state approaches unmanned aviation to assist sectors such as logistics and healthcare. NC was also a lead state in the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) and a lead participant in the BEYOND follow-on initiative, so Basil provides a comprehensive overview of its current progress.

    44 min
  2. Episode 162: Freshta Farzam, CEO of LYTE Aviation

    29 NOV

    Episode 162: Freshta Farzam, CEO of LYTE Aviation

    In this episode, Freshta introduces us to LYTE Aviation and how it aims to transform intercity, intracity and regional air travel with its 40-seater SkyBus and cargo version, SkyTruck. We talk about the reasons why the company chose this seat configuration and the key partnerships it has signed to bring its vision to life. LYTE Aviation plans to operate in multiple regions, so Freshta shares more details about where that might be and also gives an exciting update on SkyBus' roadmap in 2025.

    24 min
  3. Episode 161: Secretary John Nash, Oklahoma State Secretary for Military and Veteran Affairs.

    22 NOV

    Episode 161: Secretary John Nash, Oklahoma State Secretary for Military and Veteran Affairs.

    In this episode, Sec. Nash talks to us about this career to-date and his current role within the US state of Oklahoma. It has a legacy of aerospace innovation and success dating back more than a century, so Sec. Nash goes into more detail about this and talks about why aerospace and defence are Oklahoma's second largest industries. He shares insights into the work that goes on in Oklahoma, where it is home to more than 1,000 aerospace entities, including manufaturing, MRO, UAS, R&D and military. We hear more about the advantages of setting up business here, project highlights and what the state is doing to encourage the next generation of workers wanting to forge a career in aerospace.

    29 min
  4. Episode 160: Dave Amet, Business Development Manager, Amphenol

    7 NOV

    Episode 160: Dave Amet, Business Development Manager, Amphenol

    In this episode, Dave introduces us to the Amphenol brand, which has a presence at the majority of airshows across the world. He tells us about its work in the Advanced Air Mobility market and how it can impact early stage operations. Amphenol Aerospace manufactures a variety of high power and high voltage connectors featuring different shell styles and mating styles that can help meet the stringent demands of your high power and high voltage eVTOL applications. Dave talks about the energy requirements needed, and gives us an assessment of the challenges and opportunities. He shares current projects which Amphenol is working on and also talks about other sectors where the company has a key interest in.

    31 min
  5. Episode 159: Piers Olsen, CEO of Olsen Actuators and Drives

    23 OCT

    Episode 159: Piers Olsen, CEO of Olsen Actuators and Drives

    In this episode, Piers shares his experiences as an engineer for more than three decades by giving an assessment of the current aviation market and the changes he has seen in his career so far. He then introduces us to his company and work it does in the Advanced Air Mobility market, before going into detail about electric actuators and their role in eVTOL aircraft. One of the company's customers is UK firm Vertical Aerospace, so Piers talks to us about the work they have been carrying out for the OEM. And finally, he shares more details about the other work Olsen Actuators and Drives does in other sectors, and how it all relates back to the Advanced Air Mobility and electric mobility.

    26 min
  6. Episode 158: Phil Cole, VP of Business Development, Cert Center Canada

    16 OCT

    Episode 158: Phil Cole, VP of Business Development, Cert Center Canada

    In this episode, Phil introduces us to the organisation and the company's work in Canada when it comes to Advanced Air Mobility. It is based in Montreal, one of the biggest aerospace hubs in the world, so Phil talks more about Cert Center Canada's role for companies starting on their certification journey. We discuss the challenges and opportunities for the next two to three years, as well as any particular projects Cert Center Canada is working on at the moment.

    31 min
  7. Episode 157: Mehmet Keyvan, CEO at Keyvan Aviation

    9 OCT

    Episode 157: Mehmet Keyvan, CEO at Keyvan Aviation

    In this episode, Mehmet introduces us to Keyvan Aviation, which is based in Istanbul, Turkey. The company is among only four EASA-approved global companies to process and deliver accurate aeronautical and navigation database useable for aircraft avionics and navigation systems. Mehmet tells us more about this achievement, as well as the work Keyvan Aviation is doing when it comes to Aeronautical Navigation Database solutions which contribute to the safe, efficient, compliant functioning of UAV and drone eVTOL services. We talk about the effects and future of aviation data on Drone eVTOL and air traffic, as well as the UAV and eVTOL drone market in Turkey and Where the challenges and opportunities lie.

    31 min
  8. Episode 156: Behlul Poonawalla, VP of Products & Services, FreeFlight Systems

    2 OCT

    Episode 156: Behlul Poonawalla, VP of Products & Services, FreeFlight Systems

    In this episode, Behlul talks to us about his early career at FreeFlight Systems and then deep dives into the company's current work in the global Advanced Air Mobility market. As it focuses on advanced avionics technology, Behlul shares more details about the products in particular they are working on - which will be crucial to safe operations in cities and regions. One product in particular is ADS-B solutions for situational awareness safety. Behlul explains its advantages for pilots and the aircraft they are flying, before telling us what FreeFlight Systems has in store for the rest of the year and into 2025. We then get an update on the other industries FreeFlight works in.

    21 min
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eVTOL Insights is a leading source of news, information and analysis into the global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility markets. Since our launch in April 2020, we’ve been covering the latest industry news and offering insight for leading executives in the manned and unmanned market, across both passenger and cargo-carrying services. Our in-depth podcasts aim to cover a range of different topics, from eVTOL OEMs updates, certification, landing infrastructure, battery developments and regulations. Head to evtolinsights.com, where you can read the latest stories and features, watch short industry videos and sign up to our newsletter, WhatsApp and Signal channels.

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  • Creator
    The eVTOL Insights Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
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