SkyGrid exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. By developing high-assurance third-party services, SkyGrid enhances the safe and efficient integration of operations into the global airspace. As a pivotal nexus for advanced air mobility, SkyGrid seamlessly integrates and manages high-fidelity aeronautical and environmental data, monitors ground infrastructure, and performs high-integrity surveillance, facilitating efficient services and advancing aerospace innovation.
SkyGrid’s mission is to create the world’s most trusted airspace and operational integration platform, harnessing cutting-edge technology to enable safe, secure, and efficient autonomous flight for all.
Delivering the crucial services that support the safety, efficiency, and scalability of Advanced Air Mobility
Backed by Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, we have more than 100 years of experience navigating the global airspace.
We provide users with a trusted set of aeronautical, environmental, surveillance data, and real-time monitoring functionality, fostering enhanced safety for AAM operations.
Our system supports strategic decision-making for crewed operations and integrates strategic and tactical decision-making for uncrewed operations, ensuring precision and reliability in every mission.
SkyGrid’s strong commitment to building assured platforms and services, backed by robust safety cases, cybersecurity controls, and rigorous system engineering, differentiates our product from our competitors.
Chief Executive Officer
Jia Xu is a proven leader in building at the intersection of electrified, autonomous, and accessible flight, currently serving as the CEO of SkyGrid, where he leads the organization toward its strategic goal of transforming the aviation sector through the integration of unmanned aircraft. Prior to SkyGrid, Xu worked as the CTO for unmanned aerial systems and urban air mobility at Honeywell Aerospace, where Xu led strategic technology and product development and engineering execution.
Before joining Honeywell, Xu worked as chief architect for UAM systems at Airbus, where he built operational architectures and data-driven business cases for UAM vehicles and networks. He also held leadership positions at the RAND Corporation, where he drove its advanced technology portfolio in AI/ML, UAS, and autonomy. On the air vehicle side, Xu worked on UAS design at General Atomics and taught aerodynamics as an adjunct lecturer at Stanford. Xu received his Ph.D. in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford. He also holds Master of Science degrees in aeronautics from Imperial College London and in international relations from the London School of Economics.
Head of Business Development
Nate Isbell is the Head of Business Development at SkyGrid, where he leads strategic partnerships, drives customer engagement, and oversees the company’s go-to-market strategy. Nate plays a key role in delivering SkyGrid’s solutions to customers, managing the business development funnel, and expanding the company’s presence in the evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem.
Prior to joining SkyGrid, Nate led market development efforts at Electra.aero and Vertical Aerospace, and conducted techno-economic modeling at Airbus and Kittyhawk. With a strong focus on airspace integration and emerging aviation technologies, Nate is committed to enabling the safe, scalable, and efficient adoption of AAM across global airspace systems.
Chief Innovation Engineer
Alfredo Giuliano currently serves as the Chief Engineer at SkyGrid, where he leads the development and integration of advanced airspace integration solutions for uncrewed and autonomous air vehicles within the National Airspace. Prior to joining SkyGrid, Alfredo was the Flight Control System Manager at Leonardo, where he directed the development of advanced flight control systems, and the Autonomy Manager at Aurora Flight Sciences, where he spearheaded multiple R&D and product initiatives in airborne and ground autonomy.
Alfredo holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Università di Catania, Italy.
Director of Finance and Operations
Stefanie Arsenault is the current Director of Finance and Operations for SkyGrid. Prior to the role, Stefanie was the CFO for the Commercial Training Solutions business within Boeing Global Services headquartered in Plano, TX. As CFO, Stefanie lead the finance team supporting BGS, BCA Fleet Support and the Global Aviation Safety Initiative related to commercial training.
Her other past experience over 20 years with the company includes financial roles within Boeing Global Services, Boeing Distribution Inc, Boeing Distribution Services Inc, and Boeing Defense, Space & Security in the areas of Financial Planning & Analysis, Indirect Cost Management, Business Strategy and Operations, and Financial Compliance.
Stefanie holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas.
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