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Agenda 2024
TBC
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 VIEW ON REGIONAL AIR MOBILITY WITH ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

- Exploring why the 19-seat aircraft segment historically declined and how electric aircraft can bring growth
- Assessing if operators need a new business model to operate electric aircraft economically
- Analysing the market potential for electric aircraft in regional air transport with 20-100 seats
Sven Kopera | Siyi Hao
Roland Berger
Roland Berger
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON REVIVING REGIONAL AIR MOBILITY WITH ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
1010 - 1035 THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL AVIATION IS ELECTRIC

- The advantages of battery electric flying – for the people, the environment, and the EU
- Current advancements and infrastructure supporting electric aviation's viability
- Key obstacles and necessary developments for successful implementation
Daniel Wiegand
Lilium
Lilium
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC REGIONAL AVIATION
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 THE ROLE OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT IN MEETING NET ZERO EMISSIONS AMBITION

- IAG’s comprehensive strategy and goals for achieving net zero emissions
- Exploring the pivotal role of electric aircraft within the net zero roadmap
- Strategies to accelerate the development and adoption of electric aircraft
Jonathon Counsell
IAG - International Airlines Group
IAG - International Airlines Group
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT AND NET ZERO GOALS
1130 - 1155 SHAPING THE FUTURE: MODEL-BASED CERTIFICATION FOR EVTOL

- Explore the transition from traditional paper-based certification to digital models
- Discover how multi-scale and multi-discipline simulations can accelerate eVTOL certification
- Learn about the benefits of using virtual twins in a collaborative platform for certification
Lars Herzog
Dassault Systemes
Dassault Systemes
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON MODEL-BASED CERTIFICATION APPROACHES FOR EVTOL
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 AAM DEMAND AND PASSENGER JOURNEY MODELLING

- Introducing Skyports' GIS-based tool for door-to-door passenger journey analysis
- Exploring use cases across major airports and inter-city vertiport connections
- Analysing travel time improvements with Advanced Air Mobility over traditional transport
Lukas Preis
Skyports Infrastructure
Skyports Infrastructure
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON MODELLING AAM PASSENGER JOURNEYS AND DEMAND
1400 - 1425 RIGHT ENERGY TRANSITION ON THE GROUND TO GUARANTEE THE SUCCESS OF AAM

- Exploring the development and integration of electric aircraft and their charging requirements
- Addressing sustainable energy production to support future aviation needs
- Optimising airport operations and infrastructure for effective electric aviation implementation
Laura Leoncini
Eaton
Eaton
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON GROUND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION
1430 - 1455 AEROMECHANICS CONSIDERATIONS OF HYBRID-ELECTRIC PROPULSION

- Exploring the impact of hybrid-electric propulsion systems in aircraft design
- Comparing electrical motors with traditional combustion engines – pros and cons
- Addressing safety and regulatory challenges in electric-hybrid propulsion
Gustavo Dos Santos
Technology Innovation Institute
Technology Innovation Institute
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON EXPLORING HYBRID-ELECTRIC PROPULSION
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1555 OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGE OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT TESTING

- Transitioning from component to full copper bird testing with advanced methodologies
- Integrating combined electrical and NVH testing for comprehensive performance analysis
- Conducting flight profile testing while overcoming safety and EMC issues
Klaus Lang
Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer – HBK
Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer – HBK
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT TESTING CHALLENGES
1600 - 1625 FLYING TESTBED FOR ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM VALIDATION

- Overview of HERON-Aircraft as a cost-effective platform for airborne testing
- Integration of hydrogen fuel cell systems and key performance metrics
- Design insights and the advantages of the Hydrogen-Electric concept
Dr. Rukshan Navaratne
Cardiff University
Cardiff University
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON FLYING TESTBED FOR ELECTRIC PROPULSION VALIDATION
1630 - 1655 FUEL CELL-BASED POWERTRAIN FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

- Proposing the feasibility of fuel cell powertrains with power estimates for electric aircraft
- Discussing the use of Infineon components in aviation powertrain systems
- Offering guidelines for applying Infineon semiconductors in electric aviation
Wolfgang Granig
Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON FUEL CELL POWERTRAINS IN E-AVIATION
1700 - 1730 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1730 - 1830 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
TBC
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 WHY MUST ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT CHARGING SOLUTIONS BE SO DIFFERENT FROM EV CHARGING?

- Addressing the need to offboard weight, complexity, and thermal management in charging infrastructure
- Exploring the feasibility of a standardised, interoperable energy infrastructure on a global scale
- Defining the industry's goals and navigating the biggest challenges in advancing AAM technology
Richard Watson
Electro Aero
Electro Aero
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE NAVIGATING EVOLUTION IN ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT CHARGING
1010 - 1035 INTEGRATION OF HYDROGEN FUEL CELL POWERPLANT INTO PROPELLER-DRIVEN AIRCRAFT

- Hydrogen refueling infrastructure for aviation and its current state of development
- Regulatory challenges and emerging technologies in hydrogen fuel cell propulsion
- Benefits and technical considerations of fuel cell electric propulsion for aircraft
Anita Sengupta
Hydroplane
Hydroplane
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN FUEL CELL POWERPLANT INTEGRATION IN AIRCRAFT
1040 - 1105 DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION

- Shifting from components-based to systems-based safety in electric aircraft design
- Emphasising the need for rigorous and transparent design processes for certification
- Illustrating principles with the H2Gear project by GKN Aerospace in the UK
Peter Malkin
Newcastle University
Newcastle University
1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON DESIGNING SAFE ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEMS
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1130 - 1155 LITHIUM SULPHUR BATTERY – THE WAY TO CARBON-NEUTRAL FLIGHT

- Highlighting Sulphur as a low-cost, low CO₂ footprint material, abundantly available globally
- Sulphur crystal batteries achieving 1000 Wh/kg, tripling current energy densities
- Patented anode design that supports fast charging and ensures safe operation
Ulrich Ehmes
Theion
Theion
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM-SULPHUR BATTERIES AND ELECTRIC FLIGHT
1200 - 1230 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1230 - 1255 CUSTOMISED BATTERY CELL SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION

- Overview of electric aviation use cases and potential applications
- Comparative analysis of battery technologies for various applications – Li-ion, Li-Sulphur, Solid State
- Developing and scaling up tailored battery cell solutions for specific needs
Kevin Bressler
Univercell
Univercell
1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON TAILORING THE BATTERY SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC FLIGHT
1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Market fundamentals for next-generation electric aviation technologies
Understand the key market drivers for the electric aircraft industry globally and explore the opportunities for commercialisation of the associated technologies. - Exploring AAM technologies and advances toward autonomous flight
Discover the latest innovations in (eVTOL/ eSTOL/ eCTOL), the strides made in autonomous flight technologies, and the infrastructure (vertiports) required for next-generation aviation. - Latest research in Electric and Hybrid Propulsion with improved efficiency
Evaluate the breakthroughs in designing safe electric and hybrid propulsion systems with fixed-wing and rotary-wing technologies. - Advanced battery and hybrid energy system design for extending the range
Gain insights from battery experts on high-energy density battery technologies for take-off thrust and flying longer distances, looking beyond sole reliance on batteries with hybridised propulsion systems such as turbogenerators and fuel cells. - Use cases of urban e-aviation development and commercialisation
Understand the current developments in electric urban aviation, use cases of air taxis and last-mile logistics services, and the status of their commercialisation. - Upcoming regulations and safety standards for the electric aviation industry
Hear from key regulators and certification bodies on ensuring electric aircraft meet statutory and safety requirements in line with existing aviation standards.
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