DEFENSE AND SPACE
AllClear, Rogerson Group of Companies | April 29, 2021
AllClear, a main worldwide military affiliate and arrangements supplier, reported that they have been chosen by Rogerson Group of Companies (Rogerson Kratos, Rogerson Aircraft Equipment Group) to circulate their inheritance aeronautics, parts, and segments, oversee fixes and give modernization arrangements on fixed-wing and rotational airplane. AllClear's region will cover select worldwide administrators in different areas.
This association will give clients admittance to global neighborhood support and a smoothed-out measure for fix and update the executives. Rogerson's inheritance gear can be found on most military airplanes including Bell Helicopters, C-130, CN-235/C-295, F-16, T-50, UH-60, and that's only the tip of the iceberg.
"The expansion of Rogerson items to our portfolio is one more advance towards offering the most benefit to clients by offering tip-to-tail arrangements and backing. We are exceptionally amped up for this association and anticipate advancing and supporting necessities for Rogerson's items," said Adriana Wheeler, Director of Business Development for AllClear.
"We accept that our association with AllClear will improve our capacity to reach and support our clients universally. We anticipate working with the AllClear group," said Michael Rogerson, CEO, Rogerson Group of Companies.
About AllClear
AllClear is the military reseller's exchange industry's driving supplier of mission-prepared arrangements, giving greatness in sustainment to the U.S. militaries and its partners. Settled in El Segundo, California, AllClear's sustainment arrangements cover more than 25 of the most used military airplane stages, upheld with dispersion arrangements from driving OEMs, in-house and oversaw fix administrations, designed items, and assembling capacities.
AllClear was founded in 2020 by uniting two of the business' driving organizations Aero Precision and Kellstrom Defense. Consolidated, AllClear currently addresses over 55 years of protection aviation sustainment experience and ability. AllClear is centered around the greater mission outlook of keeping militaries mission-prepared. AllClear areas incorporate Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Camarillo, CA; Chatsworth, CA; Chula Vista, CA; El Segundo, CA; Greenville, SC; Livermore, CA; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; Singapore, South San Francisco, CA; Tokyo, Japan.
About Rogerson Group of Companies
Rogerson Aircraft Equipment Group (RAEG), situated in Irvine, California, has been a developing power in the realm of flight for over forty years. Today, contained various working units, RAEG is quite possibly the most different producers in the worldwide avionics industry. RAEG produces valves, checks, pointers, and instruments for both fixed-wing and rotorcraft. RAEG parts and segments are introduced and in procedure on both military and business airplane worldwide.
Rogerson Kratos (RK), situated in Pasadena, California, gives turnkey answers for hardware, electro mech, mission frameworks joining, C4i items, and cockpit detecting through trend setting innovation highlights and lower cost. RK produces fixed-wing and rotorcraft incorporated turnkey aeronautical arrangements, airplane frameworks, cockpit showcases, sensors and imaging, digital arrangements, modernizations, and checking frameworks.
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AIR TRANSPORT
TripStack and Navitaire | June 29, 2022
TripStack and Navitaire announced that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership that will enable Navitaire hosted carriers to sell Virtual Interline itineraries powered by TripStack technology.
The partnership will give the 60+ Navitaire hosted carriers the opportunity to expand their existing network and generate additional revenue without the cost and complexity associated with traditional interline agreements. Virtual Interlining combines flights between carriers without traditional interline agreements, with passengers being responsible for transferring their checked baggage between carriers at connecting airports. The benefits include access to lower fares and more flight connection options. Transfers are protected by the TripStack Self-Connect Guarantee which provides in-trip customer support in case of missed connections or schedule changes.
“We have been working very hard to build our Self-Connect technology and are very excited to be partnering with a highly respected company such as Navitaire. We look forward to serving Navitaire customers and further expanding Self-Connect solutions together with Navitaire in the future. It is such an exciting time to be in the travel industry.”
Gabor Toth, CEO of TripStack
“We believe our partnership with TripStack, another leader focused on enabling true Virtual Interline capabilities, can provide groundbreaking opportunities for our airline customers,” said David P. Evans, Navitaire CEO. “Together, we’ll offer a flexible and less complex way for airlines to reach more customers using modern technology to streamline the Virtual Interline booking process.”
About TripStack
TripStack founded in 2016, is a global leader in Virtual Interlining technology. Virtual Interlining combines carriers, without traditional interlining agreements, into a single itinerary. It allows airlines to expand their network and product offering while providing travellers with more connections at better prices. TripStack is based in Canada, India and Poland, and is part of the ETraveli Group of companies.
About Navitaire
Navitaire an Amadeus company, delivers industry-leading technology services supporting growth, profitability, and innovation to more than 60 airlines and rail companies worldwide, carrying a total of 819 million annual passengers in 2019, including many of the world’s most successful low-cost and hybrid airlines. Navitaire offers a full suite of proven solutions focused on revenue generation and streamlining costs in reservations, ancillary sales, loyalty, revenue accounting, and business intelligence. Navitaire has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Amadeus Group.
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DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
ZeroAvia | December 21, 2021
ZeroAvia, the leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation, has added two new senior hires, and a new member to its advisory board, as it prepares to ramp up growth over the next 12 months.
James McMicking joins as ZeroAvia's first Vice President of Strategy from the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) - the body in charge of developing the technology strategy for the UK aerospace sector. As one of the original executives to set up the ATI, McMicking held several positions throughout the business over seven years, including its Head of Strategy and Operations.
A mechanical engineer by training, McMicking brings experience covering advanced R&D, business and innovation strategy, and transformation. At the ATI, McMicking worked extensively with organisations throughout the aerospace tech sector and UK Government to support world-class research and development, navigate complex strategic challenges and catalyse innovation.
At ZeroAvia, McMicking is now responsible for building a strategic roadmap for the business, both from a commercial and technical point of view to reach its 2024 target, working in collaboration with CEO Val Miftakhov and the rest of the executive team.
Meanwhile, Arnab Chatterjee also joins the business as Vice President of Infrastructure. Prior to ZeroAvia, Chatterjee spent almost a decade at Shell working on low carbon fuel, digital, e-mobility, and renewable energy solutions in a range of technical, commercial and strategy roles. Most recently, he has been driving Shell's efforts in hydrogen at a global scale. Chatterjee has a background in chemical product development, venture investments and corporate development. He has a PhD in electrochemistry from the University of Oxford.
At ZeroAvia, Chatterjee will be responsible for working with aviation and energy industry partners to deliver the hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure required to support the adoption of hydrogen-electric propulsion.
Commenting on his new role, Arnab Chatterjee said: "Seeing ZeroAvia's aircraft in the sky for the first time last year was a real lightning bolt moment, and I have followed the R&D progress closely. With a 19-seat aircraft close to flight testing and commercialisation a little over two years away, ground infrastructure requires equal focus to ensure our success in transforming the future of flight. It is an exciting challenge ahead."
In addition, joining ZeroAvia's advisory board is Jim Peterson. An expert in propulsion integration, Peterson brings over 35 years of experience from his time at Boeing where he was Chief Engineer of Propulsion, responsible for integrating engines into various Boeing airframes.
"We're delighted to have these three remarkable leaders on our team, Adding strong strategic firepower to the business, as well as industry-leading expertise to continue our rapid R&D advancement, will help us to take things to a new level in 2022."
-Val Miftakhov, CEO, ZeroAvia.
The executive and advisory board additions bookend an enormously successful year for ZeroAvia. Beyond being named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, the company made significant strides on its R&D. It completed 35 test flights of its six-seat prototype, part of the UK Government-backed HyFlyer I project.
The company also ramped up work on the HyFlyer II project, focused on delivering its commercial entry product, a 600 kW hydrogen-electric powertrain for 10-20 seat aircraft. In September, ZeroAvia welcomed its Dornier 228 testbed aircraft to its new base at Cotswold Airport, immediately beginning work to install its powertrain technology, and the team is already well advanced in preparation for flight testing early next year.
ZeroAvia raised over $70 million in 2021, taking the total to $115 million, with the most recent round of $35 million announced in December. The company also increased its headcount to nearly 100 employees globally.
ZeroAvia also announced several highly significant commercial deals throughout the year's final quarter, amounting to more than 460 commitments for hydrogen-electric engines and several important joint development programmes. In the second half of the year, ZeroAvia also cemented a number of deals, including an intention to develop one of the world's first commercial zero-emission routes from London to Rotterdam the Hague Airport, investment and purchase options from airlines such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, and partnerships with a variety of aviation players such as De Havilland of Canada, Rose Cay, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, ASL Aviation Holdings, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet division. The total number of engines (excluding spares) for in service or stored aircraft produced by the OEMs that ZeroAvia has signed deals with stands at over 7,000, showing the scale of the opportunity.
About ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia is a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting 500-mile range in 10-20 and 40-90 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport, cargo, agriculture, and more. Based in the UK and USA, ZeroAvia has already secured experimental certificates for two prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA, passed significant flight test milestones, and is on track for initial commercial operations of its technology in 2024. The company's expanding UK operations are supported by grants from UK's Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, and ZeroAvia is part of the UK Prime Minister's Jet Zero Council.
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