Aerospace
Airbus and MAI expand advanced air mobility partnership to provide global coverage
Airbus and Munich Airport International have expanded their global collaboration to develop Advanced Air Mobility solutions.
At the ILA Berlin Air Show, Berlin, Airbus, and Munich Airport International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin marketing turnkey solutions to cities and regions interested in developing advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystems around the world.
Airbus is developing City Airbus NextGen, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as well as key support and service offerings, while Munich Airport provides ground infrastructure services and solutions. “We are already collaborating with Airbus on the newly introduced Air Mobility Initiative in Munich – now we are expanding that partnership globally to support select cities and regions around the world,” said Ivonne Kuger, Executive VP Corporate Development MAI. “As Europe’s first 5-star airport, Munich Airport has always been at the forefront of innovation,” says Kuger, “and it is critical for airports to be actively involved in developing and paving the way for this new mode of transportation.”
“The progression of the market, industry, and ultimate service of AAM necessitates a holistic approach, which has been our approach from the beginning.” “In addition to decades of vehicle and technology development, certification, and support, we are actively building working ecosystems with our partners,” said Balkiz Sarihan, Head of UAM Partnerships and Strategy Execution at Airbus. “We are confident that our collaboration with Munich Airport will be a key catalyst for accelerating the development of AAM ecosystems worldwide.”
Airbus has been an innovator in investigating how electric propulsion can aid in the development of new types of aerial vehicles. City Airbus NextGen, the company’s fully electric eVTOL prototype, will be unveiled in September 2021. Airbus is developing an AAM solution with eVTOL not only to provide a new mobility service, but also as an important step in the company’s overall effort to reduce emissions in aviation. The Air Mobility Initiative, a consortium of partners dedicated to the advancement of AAM in Bavaria and Germany, was recently launched by the company.
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