Advanced Air Mobility

SkyGrid and Aurora: Advancing Future Air Mobility

The future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is here, and we at SkyGrid are excited to be working alongside Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, to make it a reality. Together, we are developing innovative solutions to seamlessly integrate uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) into national airspace, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

 

Colaborating for a Smarter Future

At Aurora, they bring decades of expertise in autonomous aircraft operations, while we at SkyGrid provide digital solutions for AAM operators managing both crewed and uncrewed missions. By combining our strengths, we are tackling key challenges like autonomy, situational awareness, and airspace integration, building the foundation for a sustainable aviation ecosystem.

“As we progress with advanced air mobility, we’re actively reshaping transportation logistics of people and cargo,” said Larry Wirsing, vice president of aircraft and product development at Aurora. “At Aurora, we are proud to be working with SkyGrid to bring the highest quality and reliability to every stage of this journey, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to ensure sustainable and accessible solutions for urban flight.”

 

Enabling a Safer and Smarter Airspace

AAM has the potential to make air travel more affordable, environmentally friendly, and widely accessible. At the heart of this transformation are autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. But for them to become a reality, we need the right infrastructure to integrate them safely and efficiently into our daily airspace operations.

At SkyGrid, we are building that infrastructure. As an aviation Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), we are developing a digital platform that provides AAM operators with real-time, high-fidelity situational awareness. This system supports pre-flight and in-flight decision-making, helping operators navigate complex airspace safely and efficiently.

“Aurora and SkyGrid share a vision for a future where autonomous air mobility is seamlessly integrated into everyday life,” said Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid. “By combining Aurora’s deep expertise in autonomous aircraft development with SkyGrid’s advanced digital platform for situational awareness and decision support for aviation autonomy, we are creating the foundation for a safe, efficient, and scalable airspace system that empowers operators to realize the full potential of advanced air mobility.”

 

Engineering the Future of Autonomy

Aurora’s engineers, working across Massachusetts, Virginia, and Switzerland, are leading the charge in developing high-assurance systems that support autonomous eVTOL operations. Their expertise spans system engineering, architecture, software development, and certification—critical disciplines that ensure seamless airspace integration.

These systems will enable autonomous aircraft to maintain real-time situational awareness, detect and avoid obstacles, and respond to dynamic factors such as weather and air traffic. Our collaboration ensures that operators have the tools they need to navigate evolving airspace environments safely and efficiently.

“A successful future for Advanced Air Mobility depends on building a robust, standardized framework for autonomous vehicle operations,” said Wirsing. “Aurora’s work with SkyGrid isn’t only about developing innovative technologies. It’s also about creating regulatory and operational foundations that will allow autonomous aerial vehicles to become a natural extension of air travel and transportation.”

 

Shaping the Next Era of Flight

Through this partnership, we are redefining what’s possible in air mobility. Integrating this cutting-edge technology into evolving airspace systems is no small feat. It demands close collaboration, rigorous testing, and a shared commitment to safety and performance standards. What sets us apart is the deep integration between Aurora and SkyGrid teams, not just at the engineering level but also in leadership. This alignment allows us to move faster and more efficiently than if we were operating as independent start-ups.

Moreover, we are actively working with our counterparts developing the air taxis of the future, as well as with regulators who will help shape the operational landscape for AAM. This level of collaboration is essential to overcoming the challenges of making Advanced Air Mobility a reality.

Stay connected with us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Advanced Air Mobility!

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