CAE to accelerate the design and development of Jaunt Air Mobility s eVTOL aircraft by leveraging the latest simulation technologies
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Jaunt Air Mobility and CAE sign agreement for eVTOL certification support services
CAE will support Jaunt Air Mobility in developing the company s aircraft systems integration lab in Montreal, Canada.
MONTREAL, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE announced today that it has been selected by Jaunt Air Mobility to lead the design and development of the Jaunt Aircraft Systems Integration Lab (JASIL) for the the company s new all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the Journey aircraft. Leveraging CAE s 70+ years of experience in high-fidelity simulation, CAE will work hand-in-hand with Jaunt to bring best-in-class simulation and modeling to the aircraft development program from inception.
CAE has been selected by Jaunt Air Mobility to lead the design and development of the Jaunt Aircraft Systems Integration Lab (JASIL) for the company’s new all-electric vertical take-off and landing eVTOL aircraft, the Journey aircraft.
“We are excited to partner in the development of this revolutionary new aircraft, and to add to our commitment and support of the Advanced Air Mobility industry,” said Nick Leontidis, Group President, Civil Aviation Training Solutions, CAE. “As a high-technology solutions company at the leading edge of digital immersion, CAE is uniquely qualified to provide engineering and certification support solutions to help innovative companies such as Jaunt Air Mobility certify their aircraft. Jaunt shares our passion for enabling the next generation of electric aviation and together we look forward to advancing this new industry.”
CAE to Accelerate the Design, Development of Jaunt Air Mobility s eVTOL Aircraft
CAE announced that it has been selected by Jaunt Air Mobility to lead the design and development of the Jaunt Aircraft Systems Integration Lab (JASIL) for the the company s new all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the Journey aircraft. Leveraging CAE s 70+ years of experience in high-fidelity simulation, CAE will work hand-in-hand with Jaunt to bring best-in-class simulation and modeling to the aircraft development program from inception.
Certification plans for the Jaunt Journey are set to begin in 2023 and culminate in 2026 with entry-in-service (EIS) expected in early 2027. As part of the agreement, CAE and Jaunt Air Mobility intend to build an engineering simulator which will accelerate cockpit design and system development, and will reduce the airworthiness flight test time. The JASIL program is designed to
10-May-2021 Source: Jaunt Air Mobility
Jaunt Air Mobility announced the company plans to open design and manufacturing operations in Canada. Jaunt Air Mobility takes the first step in expanding its global reach by appointing Eric Côté to head its Canadian operations.
“Our announcement today to locate our design and manufacturing operations to Canada aligns with our certification path and commercialization strategy,” states Martin Peryea, CEO of Jaunt Air Mobility. “Canada and Québec offer a wide range of opportunities stemming from a long history in the aerospace industry, including an experienced workforce and global suppliers. Canada’s aerospace industry is known for export, and we intend to capitalize on that reach. Canada is a global leader in developing and promoting clean technology and this is aligned with our core values.”
Jaunt Air Mobility announces operations in Canada and the appointment of Eric Côté as president Jaunt Air Mobility Press Release | May 6, 2021
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Jaunt Air Mobility has announced that the company plans to open design and manufacturing operations in Canada. Jaunt Air Mobility takes the first step in expanding its global reach by appointing Eric Côté to head its Canadian operations.
Jaunt Air Mobility has announced plans to open design and manufacturing centers in Canada. Jaunt Image
“Our announcement today to locate our design and manufacturing operations to Canada aligns with our certification path and commercialization strategy,” states Martin Peryea, CEO of Jaunt Air Mobility. “Canada and Québec offer a wide range of opportunities stemming from a long history in the aerospace industry, including an experienced workforce and global suppliers. Canada’s aerospace industry is known for export, and we intend to capita