Luxury jet and helicopter service provider, Luxaviation, and engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, have joined forces to lead the development and deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). With both companies sharing a vision of AAM solutions including all-electric and hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as well as fixed-wing commuter aircraft, the agreement is focused on operations, vertiports and surrounding infrastructure to support these new markets.
The partnership, which will look at charging and energy infrastructure for vertiports, maintenance provision for electric aircraft and digital solutions for related applications across AAM will see Rolls-Royce provide electrification solutions, maintenance support services, and digital solutions for Luxaviation Group’s planned network of vertiports.
Commenting on the partnership, Rob Watston, President of Rolls Royce Electrical said: “Rolls-Royce will be the leading provider of all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for AAM. WE are delighted to collaborate with Luxaviation who we believe will be a leading player in the AAM industry and that this collaboration will help both partners to be at the forefront of this new market.
“This strategic partnership also leverages capabilities and technology across Rolls-Royce as we develop the electrical power and propulsion systems for eVTOL and commuter aircraft.”
Meanwhile, Christophe Lapierre, Luxaviation’s Head of Strategy and President Business Aviation Support Services said: “Our common vision to enable early adoption by leveraging existing capabilities places this partnership at an advanced position, considerably pushing the evolution of this new industry segment. Our concept is to provide a solution that is agile and in continuous evolution to scale up AAM operations alongside regulatory development pace and market demand.”
With more than 60 years experience in operations, FBO passenger services and hundreds of aircraft under management, Luxaviation has launched various projects promoting the future of AAM. The first deliverable of this partnership will be the creation and implementation of a pilot project outlining electrical solutions.
