CAE and Volocopter Partner to Create the Global Air Taxi Pilot Workforce of Tomorrow
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MONTREAL and BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
- Groundbreaking training program to focus on safety and operationalization of
eVTOL urban air mobility
- Volocopter, urban air mobility pioneer, teams up with CAE, global leader in
aviation training, to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)
pilot training program in preparation for Volocopter's first eVTOL aircraft
upcoming entry-into-service
- CAE commits to expanding its international training network to support
Volocopter's growth and global pilot training with a forecasted investment of
up to US$40 million
CAE (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE), a global leader in aviation training, and
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today the
signing of a strategic partnership, subject to definitive agreement, to
develop, certify, and deploy an innovative pilot training program for electric
vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations. A first in the industry, this
eVTOL pilot training program will develop the pilot workforce of the future and
ensure safe introduction of eVTOL operations globally by leveraging CAE's
advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality
(VR), mixed reality (MR), as well as data analytics and Volocopter's leading
understanding of requirements for integration into the UAM ecosystem.
UAM is an emerging part of the aviation industry focused on aerial connectivity
in and around cities. Volocopter's family of electric aircraft are designed to
relieve today's heavily fossil-fueled, inner-city traffic for both people
(VoloCity [https://www.volocopter.com/solutions/volocity/], VoloConnect
[https://www.volocopter.com/solutions/voloconnect/]) and goods (VoloDrone
[https://www.volocopter.com/solutions/volodrone/]). The company's first
commercial eVTOL aircraft, the VoloCity, is well into its certification program
with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is positioned to
launch first services in time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Through existing
agreements and partnerships with global leaders, such as Daimler, Aéroports de
Paris, Microsoft Azure, and now CAE, Volocopter plans to launch its services in
a number of cities globally within the next five years. Volocopter is committed
to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft
and operations.
CAE commits to expanding its worldwide training network with a forecasted
investment of up to US$40 million to meet Volocopter's projected pilot demand
in the early years of operation. CAE will be deploying training equipment and
instructors in lockstep with Volocopter's growth. As part of the agreement,
Volocopter will purchase a simulator from CAE to be used in its pilot training
program certification. CAE will create new, student-centric courseware,
specifically designed for the pilots of the future as Volocopter's courseware
provider and will also offer pilot trainees customized resources that enable
faster, more efficient pilot training.
"As we scale our UAM services in cities around the world, specific pilot
training and qualification for our Volocopters will be an important element. We
are proud to be partnering with CAE, who have a track record in developing
best-in-class, innovative pilot training solutions for new aircraft programs.
It will greatly benefit Volocopter's entry-into-service timeline and scale,"
says Florian Reuter, CEO of Volocopter. "We are excited about CAE's endorsement
and look forward to collaborate as partners focused on combining
future-oriented technologies to ensure aviation safety."
"As a high-technology company and the industry leader in pilot training, we
continuously look at providing solutions that make the world a safer place,"
said Nick Leontidis, CAE's Group President, Civil Aviation Training Solutions.
"We are committed to supporting Volocopter's inspiring vision and we look
forward to leading in the design of UAM pilot training that prioritizes safety
of operations through our data-driven solutions, world-class pilot training
experience, and longstanding relationships with civil aviation authorities
across the globe."
As outlined in CAE's Advanced Air Mobility white paper
[https://www.cae.com/civil-aviation/evtol-air-mobility-pilot-training]
published this month, advanced air mobility will create an additional surge in
the demand for pilots, with an estimated 60,000 pilots needed within the first
decade of operation. Volocopter and CAE will work closely together to obtain
regulatory approval for their pilot training program of the future.
About Volocopter
Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air
mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services to megacities
worldwide. With the VoloCity, the company is developing the first fully
electric "eVTOL" aircraft in certification to transport passengers safely and
quietly within cities. Volocopter leads and cooperates with partners in
infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem
necessary to "Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life." The Volocopter has raised a
total of €322 million in equity from investors like Daimler, Geely, DB
Schenker, BlackRock, and Intel Capital amongst others. www.volocopter.com
About CAE
CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion,
providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of more
than 70 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer
experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in
civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of
choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely
regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. As testament to
our customers' ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE's
revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our
industry, with approximately 10,000 employees, 160 sites, and training
locations in over 35 countries. www.cae.com
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Source: Volocopter GmbH and CAE
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