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Our flight tests are always our favorite moments to share. Especially when accompanied by testimonials of our incredible team members behind each flight. Hear from our Chief Test Pilot Paul Stone and Head of Test Flight Jaime Hale, and learn more about our test flight by checking out the video below.

We enjoy a good challenge at Volocopter, and performing HIRF Testing is one! Last month, we completed High-Level High-Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) testing on our VoloCity aircraft following test requirements outlined in EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s SC-VTOL certification basis. This makes Volocopter one of the first #eVTOL players in the world to perform such testing. But why is this test important? Aircraft-level HIRF testing ensures the protection of electric and electronic equipment of the #VoloCity from radiated fields generated from emitters such as television broadcast transmitters, commercial radio antennas, radar systems, and more – knowing these fields may cause aircraft systems to operate erroneously. As such, HIRF testing on the VoloCity is crucial for our certification milestone with EASA and for ensuring safe and swift flights in cities worldwide. Congratulations to the extraordinary team for their dedication and success!

The demand for air transport is increasing, but so is the need for the aviation industry to minimize its environmental impact. Volocopter is at the forefront of sustainable air mobility, electrifying aviation with its #eVTOL solutions and reminding everyone that starting with zero in-flight emissions is critical toward a net zero future. Learn more from our experts here https://bit.ly/3XxXrK1 #decarbonization #aviation

How do you simultaneously develop safe aircraft and corresponding guidelines for a completely new technology like #eVTOL? The answer: through a shared vision, continuous knowledge exchange, and critical thinking. Without transparent and open communication between regulatory bodies such as EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency and industry pioneers like Volocopter, this would be impossible. For example, last year EASA defined noise standards for VTOLs, using technological input and data gathered through our prototype test flights. These guidelines outlined not only the acceptable noise levels that VTOL should have, but also how to standardize the measurement so it is adapted to VTOL #aircraft characteristics and aligned within the industry. This mutual exchange goes far beyond noise specifications and, thanks to pioneers like EASA and Volocopter, it ultimately benefits an entire industry!

Technological innovation of #eVTOL is vital – but so is the regulatory framework that enables innovation to flourish. Without robust rulemaking, our vision to fly safe, quiet, and sustainable aircraft becomes just a dream. The European Commission and EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency have been crucial in the growth of the #InnovativeAirMobility industry and #UrbanAirMobility as its subset in the urban context. The recent adoption of a regulatory package introducing the rules for launching crewed #VTOL commercial operations is a perfect example of their efforts. How did this regulatory package come to be, what are the challenges and solutions, and what does this mean for the industry? Learn this and more from our blog https://lnkd.in/eAmHnWMW.

When we describe our aircraft, the word "safety" immediately comes to mind. However, the phrase "10-9" may not ring a bell for many! It is the safety standard level in aviation at which we will certify our #VoloCity aircraft. It means that the VoloCity can only have one critical failure in a billion flight hours – a prerequisite by EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency to ensure our aircraft is one of the safest modes of transport to currently exist. How safe? Once certified, our VoloCity will be as safe as a commercial airliner. To learn more about special terms related to Volocopter and the eVTOL industry, just take another glance at the Gloss! https://lnkd.in/ev4DV4XB #VolocopterGlossary

Last week, we attended the ‘CAAC-EASA Aviation Safety Conference’ in Xiamen, China. The discussions revolved around the collaboration between CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China and EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency in all manners of aviation. We were left in awe of how fast and far things progressed, particularly on the shared goal of enabling safe and sustainable #InnovativeAirMobility. As Volocopter, we are eager to continue supporting such efforts and look forward to future opportunities to engage with aviation professionals from all over the world!

“How would you describe the #VoloCity aircraft in one sentence?” Safe, quiet, sustainable, and a game-changer. These are some of the keywords our team members weigh in their statements. In light of #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reflect on these statements as we see a stunning future provided by our #eVTOL technology in decarbonizing aviation and uplifting quality of life. Listen in full to what the team has to say!

Knowledge-sharing and collaboration are vital for the growth of any industry – and ours is no exception. During the visit of the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency and Federal Aviation Administration at our hangar, we conducted precision landing tests – the learnings from which will serve to improve guidelines & standards bringing #eVTOLs closer to the world. The purpose was to land the aircraft precisely within the dedicated parameters of the landing site – a critical maneuver affecting flight safety, pilot training, and smooth vertiport operations. To see how precise we were, swipe and catch our aircraft in action.

"What is the best part about working at Volocopter?" Each of our 600 employees would probably have a different answer to this question – some funny, some heart-warming, but all personal. Therefore, we invite you to have a brief look behind the scenes and into the minds of our unique team – because everyone, from the department heads to the interns, has their own thoughts on this question and is more than happy to share them with you.