Siemens and Skyway have announced a strategic partnership to determine the electrical and digital infrastructure needed to support vertiport operations.
The collaboration will see both companies researching energy demands of vertiports and developing sustainable electrical supply, standard charging processes, and a “system of systems” to support aircraft operations.
The company has stated that the main objective of the collaboration effort is to develop vertiports. This will include researching, developing, planning, and being part of the construction and operation of them, with each company bringing its own expertise to the table.
“It is exciting for Siemens to contribute to the evolution of the Urban Air Mobility Industry,” said John Kasuda, Head of Airports at Siemens Smart Infrastructure North America. “The development and efficient operations of vertiports will require innovative solutions to meet the expected demands of fast aircraft turnaround times and a network of varying landing facilities.”
Skyway will contribute its vast knowledge of airspace mission planning and management, air traffic navigation, and unmanned aircraft operations, and Siemens has infrastructure expertise in electrification, vehicle charging, and facility operations, stated the release.
The two companies will work together to design and engineer universal eVTOL charging process by evaluating the charging, power, and software requirements to perfect operations.
“Sustainable energy solutions will be the foundation and the necessity for adoption of Urban Air Mobility with the electrification of eVTOL aircraft,” said Clifford Cruz, Skyway CEO. “Combining our companies’ resources and industry foresight can influence vertiport construction efforts and general UAM solutions on an industry-wide scale while setting a new precedent for modern transportation.”
As the aviation industry grows, the need for sustainable innovation within this field is vital. The work being down will bring a new aspect to the mobility market and will positively impact communities worldwide.
Press release and picture: Siemens
