Aviation

Volocopter Integrates Swiss-AS AMOS Software for eVTOL Fleet Management

A historic multi-year agreement for AMOS, Swiss-AS’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) software, was signed today by Swiss Aviation Software and Volocopter. AMOS will be used to oversee the whole fleet of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft owned by Volocopter.

An interface to Volocopter’s proprietary digital operating system, the VoloIQ, will be provided by seamless software integration, which will also provide monitoring and analysis of aircraft reliability. A significant milestone as Volocopter gets ready to enter service in 2024 is that Swiss-AS is now working together in an urban air mobility (UAM) setting for the first time.

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The VoloCity, a 2-seater electric air taxi designed for city use, will receive type certification in 2024 from Volocopter, the UAM sector’s pioneer. The business will be the first to introduce commercial services in Europe that follow to the same strict safety requirements as commercial aircraft.

A strong UAM ecosystem is necessary in addition to product certification for a successful industry launch and future operations scale-up. Additionally, in order to make the most of available vertiport and airport space and offer effective customer service, eVTOL fleets in major international locations will need to have quick turnaround times.

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AMOS excels at managing vehicle configuration traceability throughout its life cycle, a critical aspect of proper aircraft fleet maintenance. Further, such aspects include component design/purchase dates, installation/replacement dates, and total operating hours. AMOS will also monitor ground handling operations, deploy the relevant tools, and manage ground staff assignments.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”