6 December 2019 - BAE Systems and Jaunt Air Mobility have signed an MOU to explore the development of electric energy management systems for urban air mobility.
As a part of this MOU, both the companies will work together to examine aircraft power management needs and thereby gain a deeper understanding of the extension of urban traffic into the airspace. They will also investigate product development for the future of aircraft electrification.
"The collaboration with Jaunt Air Mobility leverages the strengths of two industry-leading companies to develop technology for a new ecosystem," said Ehtisham Siddiqui, vice president and general manager of Controls and Avionics Solutions at BAE Systems. "This strategic collaboration builds on our two decades of heritage as we develop and certify controls and energy management systems for the future of flight."
"BAE Systems' development and integration expertise in high integrity controls and power management systems gives our business an edge in the development of next generation air vehicles for urban environments," said Kaydon Stanzione, chief executive officer at Jaunt Air Mobility. "Their proven track record from concept design through manufacturing was a major selection consideration for our business as we strive to provide the highest level of safety and efficiency for our aircraft."