bavAIRia e.V. is the association of Bavarian stakeholders in civil and military aviation, space, and space applications, commissioned by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy. It is designed to identify core competencies in aeronautics, aerospace and aerospace applications.
This year, with bavAIRia e.V. joining Aerospace Tech Week Europe as a partner, the association’s Project Manager, Stefan Rhein shared his insights in a brief interview on the 21st January. Rhein discussed the rapid advancements in advanced air mobility (AAM), the challenge of integrating new technologies into an existing ecosystem, and which key players to watch in terms of testing a development.
Even within the two weeks following this conversation, the landscape shifted once again with Airbus announcing it will be pausing the development of its CityAirbus NextGen electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft at the end of the year due to concerns over the maturity of battery technology.
Reflecting on the last 12 months, Rhein provided an overview of the significant developments in AAM within this time pointing out bankruptcies, government roadmaps, emerging players, and more.
Speaking specifically on the significance of the German Federal Government publishing a strategy for AAM, Rhein explained:
“It definitely shows that the Ministry of Transportation here in Germany is encouraging to promote Advanced Air mobility and they see that as part of the future of Transportation.”
To find out which four key players Rhein says to watch out for, watch the full conversation below.
Watch the ATW Europe 2024 conversation with Rhein about building a competitive advantage in the Advanced Air Mobility sector. This year, speakers from Lilium and VOLOCOPTER will be unpacking how UAM will transform European airspace and aviation. View the agenda here and book your ticket now for free!
Questions include:
- We spoke onsite at Aerospace Tech Week in March, can you outline some of the major developments in AAM landscape that have happened since then?
- When we think about the major names in this competitive global market, who are the key players to watch?
- Looking ahead, what are the key milestones or challenges for the Bavarian AAM ecosystem in the next 12 months?
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