Jennifer Homendy confirmed as chair of the NTSB, Vivek Kaushal became CEO of Global Jet Capital, and Jessica Naor and Tom Huff join ACSF Executive Board.
Wisk Aero and Reliable Robotics are also providing aircraft for flight testing as part of a NASA project designed to inform the reguluatory environment for advanced air mobility, while also improving public awareness and confidence.
The French company is working to certify three members of its hybrid-electric Cassio family of aircraft, with initial deliveries anticipated from late 2023.
David Neeleman is chairman of Brazilian airline group Azul, which intends to buy 220 Lilium Jets for its planned launch of eVTOL commercial services in 2025.
As AAM nears market entry, many issues still must be worked through, including the infrastructure to support such ops, leaders say during an HAI webinar.