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Volocopter Partners with SITA on Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M, Crosby
Leader in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Volocopter Partnering with an IT provider in the air transportation industry SitaThe deal makes SITA the preferred partner for Volocopter’s digital and IT systems for Vertiport and the latest investor in Volocopter’s Series E funding round.
UAM has the potential to provide a multitude of mobility options for cities around the world and usher in a new era of sustainable aviation. Volocopter’s VoloCity electric air taxi operates metropolitan routes to provide passengers with safe and reliable transportation. Passengers may hail flights via designated boarding points (or “barty ports”).
SITA leverages its air transportation expertise for the burgeoning UAM industry to create new operational standards and a digital-first passenger experience. The company’s portfolio includes a wide range of IT solutions for airport management and operations, passenger operations, flight and aircraft operations, baggage handling and border control.
Known for its unified UAM ecosystem approach, Volocopter’s VoloIQ digital operating system connects all partners and enables a digital-first approach to deliver an end-to-end passenger air transportation experience. The system is currently undergoing a certification process conducted by the relevant aviation authorities.
“Volocopter has consistently taken a holistic ecosystem approach. We are working with our partners to prepare for commercial operation.” “This includes the necessary infrastructure, maintenance, flight operations, This includes establishing IT, and customer service.SITA is the leading IT provider for airports and airlines, and we believe there is no better partner to enable a seamless travel experience.”
“Volocopter is in a pole position to benefit from its first-mover advantage and to make electric air taxis a reality. At SITA, we are ready to deliver this new digital UAM world and seamlessly transition to air travel in urban environments.” “Together we will put theory into practice as early as 2024, when the first commercial eVTOL is expected to fly.”
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Ian attended Dominican University in California and graduated with a BA in English in 2019. With his lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and keen interest in technology, he now contributes to his DroneLife as a staff writer.
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