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Skai: 5-Place Hydrogen-powered Electric, four hours or 400 miles - Saki 5-place.jpg (0/1)
https://venturebeat.com/2019/05/29/a...ered-air-taxi/ Hopkinton, Massachusetts-based Alaka’i Technologies, which was founded in 2006, might not have high-profile backers or a coffer full of capital, but that’s not to imply the air mobility startup hasn’t been architecting something potentially game-changing. At an event in Los Angeles this week it unveiled Skai, an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle it claims is the world’s first to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Skai, which was codesigned by BMW-owned global creative consultancy Designworks, eschews jet fuel for the aforementioned hydrogen. Its fuel cells are 95% reusable (the remaining 5% are 99% recyclable), and Alaka’i claims they enable the Skai to travel longer distances — over three hours per tank, or around 300 miles — and carry a heavier overall payload than the competition. Alaka’i says this makes it ideally suited for emergency response, freight distribution, and related sectors. It’s worth noting that Metro Skyway, a subsidiary of Tel Aviv-based Urban Aeronautics, announced in 2017 that it would build a hydrogen-powered air taxi it hopes to get off the ground by 2022, but that vehicle will initially run on jet fuel. Skai is using hydrogen from day one. Skai’s fuel cells power six electric motors with built-in redundancy and lift a cabin with an airframe parachute that can fit four to five passengers. Skai hasn’t yet been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, but Alaka’i cofounder and CEO Brian Morrison expressed confidence that the company’s executive and engineering team — which hails from NASA, Raytheon, Beech Aircraft, McDonnell Douglas, Hughes, DayJet, SATSAir, Cirrus, Metro Aviation, and Delta Airlines — will clear that hurdle in the near future. “This remarkably impressive team have come together to build on our collective experience to finally realize our singular, critical vision to launch Skai and transform transportation,” said cofounder and CEO Brian Morrison. “Skai offers practical, real-life solutions to everything from relieving traffic congestion to delivering supplies during natural disasters. Skai is set to offer affordable, realistic applications in the commercial, private, freight, and personal air mobility markets.” Experts predict that air taxis will begin ferrying customers in earnest within three years and that these taxis could start flying autonomously or semi-autonomously as early as 2025. Analysts at Roland Berger forecast 3,000 flying taxis will be in operation globally in five years, a number they say will increase to 12,000 by 2030 and to nearly 100,000 by 2050. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley projects the market for flying taxis will reach $1.5 trillion by 2040, which is likely why there’s sustained interest from the private sector. Just last week, German startup Lilium Jet completed the first test of its five-seater aircraft. Chinese electronics conglomerate Ehang intends to build a fleet of passenger-carrying quadcopters in the next few years. Google cofounder Larry Page’s Kittyhawk received backing from the New Zealand government for its self-piloting, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) air taxi. And Volocopter’s 18-propeller passenger drone recently completed test flights over Dubai as it races to beat ride-hailing giant Uber to the punch with the world’s first drone taxi system. And air taxis from AeroMobil, Vertical Aeorospace, Joby Aviation, Airbus, Boeing, and Bell are in various stages of development, in addition to over 100 such electric aircraft worldwide. Bosch expects drone test flights to ramp up in cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, and Singapore next year. ---------------------------- https://www.alakai.com/ ALAKA'I TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMING THE WAY THE WORLD MOVES. THROUGH HYDROGEN POWERED MOBILITY. Alaka’i Technologies is proud to announce the launch of Skai. Skai.co Alaka'i Technologies 86 South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Press for all press inquiries please contact: ------------------- http://skai.co/ Fueled by Hydrogen. Powered by Simplicity. Skai is a radically simple air mobility system designed to go from A to Anywhere. It eliminates complexity for an unparalleled level of reliability and safety. It uses hydrogen fuel cells, to provide an energy solution that’s truly clean from end to end. Only simplicity can solve today’s most complex challenges, to create practical transportation for all. A powerful solution that is SIMPLE, SAFE and CLEAN. Simplicity is the Solution. We believe that simplicity is smart engineering. It's a deeply rational process that leads to the best solutions. A good example is Skai's advanced, simple design. It can be produced efficiently and in large numbers, making Skai more affordable for everyone. Which makes the benefits increase as well, reducing traffic and pollution, ... --- Simply. Better. Simplicity is better transportation. It reduces gridlock and enhances personal mobility. At its core, simplicity is safe, reliable, efficient, and clean, based on rock-solid fault-tolerant design. It's ease of use and comfort for everyday travel. Simplicity is a flexible platform that supports multiple uses and needs minimal infrastructure. And it's what makes Skai available to everyone. Simplicity even makes it look cool. Air Mobility for All. Skai democratizes air transportation. It gives everyone the freedom to go from A to Anywhere – anytime, safely and comfortably. Its simple design not only makes it efficient to produce, it makes it easier to use for passengers and pilots alike. Minimizing the complexity of operation, and reducing the need for costly regular maintenance. But just as importantly, it reduces the stress of flying for all of us. A lot of effort went into making it effortless. Ready When You Are. Skai is low impact. It requires minimal infrastructure. There’s no need to build a runway or helipad. You don't need airport-style hubs. Skai can operate from existing locations, such as rooftops, driveways and parking lots. A step forward for transportation is more than just viable. It’s ready for takeoff, from just about anywhere. Pure Wonder. Skai is the purest experience of flight. Its design eliminates anything that might get in the way of enjoying the true wonder of flying. The V-formation seating gives 180º views to every passenger. The rotor booms are swept back to prevent sightline obstructions and to eliminate vibration and noise. All to make the most of the floor-to-moonroof windows that offer sweeping views of the world below. And 5G Wi-Fi for those too busy to look. http://skai.co/safe Elevated Safety. Skai’s safety is unparalleled. It's the result of simple, fault-tolerant engineering. Meaning that in the event of a failure, the vehicle can continue to operate safely. Weak points have been removed. Every key component has backup. For example, there are 6 rotors, any one can fail and the vehicle can still land safely. All so that Skai can handle the most improbable failures without creating a hazardous situation. That's why peace of mind is a standard feature. Proven, Advanced Technology. Skai’s advanced technology delivers a higher level of safety. In addition to fault- tolerant systems like the rotors and fuel cells, Skai is equipped with next-generation Fly-By-Light controls and FAA certified avionics. All of these components are certified and proven. In fact, some of these trusted technologies were originally developed by Skai team members for prominent aerospace and defense clients. Safety You Can Feel. Skai does more than keep people safe, it makes them feel safe. That's why Skai was designed for quiet, stable, vibration-free performance. That's why we try to educate everyone about our multiple layers of redundancy. And despite the highest levels of reliability, our airframe parachute often gets the most attention. And that’s just human nature. Safe from the Ground Up. Our goal isn’t just the safest air mobility vehicle, but the safest air mobility system. We believe that a safe solution is a comprehensive one. For example, we use data links with military-grade encryption. And flight data monitoring that lets us analyze every Skai vehicle in real-time. Why such an abundance of caution? Because safety is always the sum of its parts. As few parts as possible of course. Responsible Energy. Hydrogen is a safe, powerful fuel. But every energy source – from batteries, to gasoline, to hydrogen – comes with a degree of risk. The key is reducing risk to the point that failure is exceptionally unlikely. To do that we've leveraged decades of expertise and 80 years of established hydrogen safety. To create a fault-tolerant fuel system that is as clean as it is safe. Essential Energy. Simplicity is about finding the best tool for the job. Skai is hydrogen-powered. It's the ideal energy solution for air mobility. Even if everyone is doing something else. Hydrogen fuel cells are better for flight, with more energy per pound. And with the cleanest environmental footprint, they're better for the planet. It doesn't get any simpler than that. http://skai.co/system Wide-Ranging Benefits The Skai system was designed to benefit everyone, everywhere. For individuals, Skai will mean a new level of freedom, and transportation with fewer pain points – no more long commutes on stressful, traffic-filled roads. It means additional quality time and higher productivity, not to mention an easy, delightful travel experience. On a larger scale, Skai will help protect the environment and reduce pollution, decrease traffic congestion, offer additional EMS and disaster relief services, help increase energy independence, and unlock new opportunities in the evolving air mobility economy. Multiple Applications Skai delivers a flexible platform with multiple uses. SkaiCab will offer seating for up to 5 passengers with a separate, spacious cargo hold. Air-taxi lifts will be scheduled via an intuitive app. SkaiMed will offer EMS and medivac services, with the ability to land closer to patients in areas ambulances and helicopters can’t access, as well as operating in densely populated areas. SkaiCargo will operate feeder routes for package and other deliveries, with a payload of up to 1000 lbs. Point-to-any-Point Travel At scale, the affordability of air-taxi and air-pooling services will give everyone the freedom to go just about anywhere, whenever they want. It might be a better way to work, reducing a 2-hour commute to less than 30 minutes. A quick, effortless airport drop-off, instead of the usual headache. Or maybe a last-minute beach trip – Skai can drop passengers off right at the hotel, luggage and all. Or, it might be inter-city business travel, e.g. from NYC to Washington, DC, with the on-demand ability to take that important meeting in person. Easy, Intuitive Experience The Skai passenger experience is easy and user-friendly. A simple app, familiar to any ride-share user, will allow users to hail a Skai vehicle in their area, input their destination and style of travel. They can choose the air-pooling feature, to ride with others at a reduced cost, or they can reserve the entire vehicle. The app will indicate a nearby location where the vehicle will meet them, before taking them to their destination smoothly and quietly. Minimal Infrastructure Skai’s light footprint and quiet, low-impact operation allows it to take off and land from virtually anywhere, like a parking lot, field, driveway or rooftop. There is no need to build a dedicated hub for Skai. A mobile refueling system will be in place to service vehicles wherever needed. Ground support and maintenance will use existing locations. That means the Skai system can be rapidly implemented anywhere, saving years of infrastructure development. Moving forward, as the number of vehicles in operation increases, permanent infrastructure facilities, like fueling stations, will be added. Vehicles can be refueled in less than 10 minutes, using smart pumps. With the nozzle locked in position, the fuel station communicates with the Skai vehicle and ensures a safe, efficient hydrogen transfer. Only when the system checks out will fueling begin. Additional safety measures include leak sensors, venting components and full compliance with all local and national safety regulations. Affordability & Scalability Today, aircraft manufacturing is a slow, methodical and expensive process, necessitated by the complexity of traditional aircraft design. In fact, fewer aircraft are made today than 25 years ago. Skai’s safe, simple, reliable design means that we can apply automotive-scale production techniques to make air mobility accessible to everyone. In volume production, Skai might cost as much as a luxury car, and air-pooling prices would be competitive with (or cheaper than) road-based ride-sharing options. http://skai.co/system-details System Details Expertise: Co-Founder, President and CTO Brian Morrison At Skai, we’re passionate about safety and aviation. In fact, key team members have been instrumental in developing key safety technologies and developments in aviation. Co-Founder, President and CTO Brian Morrison developed Fly-By-Light (FBL) controls, which improve on the previous generation by making the system immune to electromagnetic interference, among other benefits. Morrison also helped to develop the IRIS Flight Data Monitoring system. IRIS is a comprehensive system with flight data recorder, communications and data link capability. IRIS records flight data and provides an always-on, always-connected signal that allows communication specialists to monitor a vehicle’s activities in real time, communicate with pilots through a Global Push-To-Talk Radio and receive immediate alerts and warnings from the cockpit. In addition, Morrison developed fault-tolerant systems for spaceborne platforms. He’s worked on ethernet networking and other fiber-optics systems for aviation applications. And developed distributed control systems for the Boeing KC767 tanker and video security systems for Airbus. He obtained a patent for his work in Engine Trend Monitoring systems that were FAA approved. Overall, Brian has been granted 14 US and foreign-based patents. His innate desire to innovate has been recognized by the media and industry peers as an Aviation Week Laureate, recipient of Raytheon's Thomas L Phillips Excellence in Technology award, as well as being featured in numerous publications. He co-founded Alaka’i Technologies, the parent company of Skai, in 2006. Expertise: CEO Steve Hanvey Skai CEO Steve Hanvey has a long and storied career in aviation, beginning as a helicopter pilot for the Marines, retiring with the rank of Colonel. In 1980, Hanvey was the Chief Test Pilot for the legendary Apache Helicopter with McDonnell Douglas, in addition to being Program Manager. In addition, he worked on the concept and testing of the NOTAR (No Tail Rotor) helicopter program. In 1995, he became the founding chairman of NASA’s AGATE program, an alliance between government, industry and university communities to advance general aviation and making small aircraft, short-haul transportation (i.e., air mobility) more viable. Later, Hanvey was VP of Engineering at Beech Aircraft (now Beechcraft). He restructured, developed and led technical teams in winning the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) for the US Air Force and Navy. Later, Hanvey was President/CEO of Piaggio America, and was subsequently President/CEO and Co-Founder of SATSAir. The company provided air-taxi services using the Cirrus SR22 to serve customers in over 16 Southeastern US states. SATSair operated out of more than 500 airports on an annual basis and flew in excess of 13M seat revenue miles. Expertise: Director Dr. Bruce J. Holmes Dr. Bruce J. Holmes retired from the Senior Executive Service position as Chief Strategist for Langley Research Center after a NASA career of more than 33 years. During those years, he contributed to the transformation of air transportation through his leadership in research and technology, strategy, and alliances. He was instrumental in the strategic development of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO), as well as in the creation of the NASA AGATE (Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments) Alliance and the SATS (Small Aircraft Transportation System) Project. Dr. Holmes is a veteran of several aviation technology industrial startups, including executive and technical leadership roles in businesses innovating at the leading edge of digitally connected aviation, as well as in air transportation system demand modeling. He has published over 100 technical papers, holds six aeronautics patents, and received numerous awards, including Fellow in both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Royal Aeronautical Society. He served in the Office of Science and Technology Policy for the White House beginning in 1999, contributing to the organization of the President's Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the US Aerospace Industry. Holmes developed a chapter on public-private partnerships in the OSTP report on strategies for the US. commercial space flight industry. In addition to serving as a senior aviation executive and board member with private and public concerns, Holmes continues to consult for NASA, the FAA, and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to this day. System Benefits: Environment We believe that new transportation solutions must address environmental issues head-on. That’s why Skai uses hydrogen fuel cells – the cleanest practical end-to-end fuel system on the planet. Transportation is a significant producer of pollution and contributes to climate change – in the US, it accounts for the largest portion of total emissions (28%). And while most vehicles run cleaner today than in the past, there are more vehicles than ever that are being used more often, offsetting the benefits of increased efficiency and regulations. Aviation and automobiles are responsible for a significant share of the world’s harmful emissions. In the US, road vehicles account for 83% of total greenhouse gas emissions, with aircraft accounting for 9%. One of Skai’s primary goals is to ultimately reduce greenhouse emissions and other pollutants by replacing a large number of road vehicles and short-haul aircraft with quiet, pollution-free, minimal-impact air mobility. EPA: Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/fa...-gas-emissions EPA: US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fast Facts https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=P100USI5.pdf System Benefits: Commuting Skai has the power to improve life for everyone, every day. Perhaps the clearest and most relatable benefit is a dramatic improvement to commuting. Americans, on average, spend 42 minutes a day commuting – in cities like Los Angeles or Dallas, that number is nearly double. According to recent studies, the combined cost of traffic congestion in terms of lost productivity and wasted fuel is more than $100 billion annually. In addition, millions of vehicles sitting in traffic every day emit pollution, affecting the environment and human health. There is also a psychological cost associated with commuting, from the obvious increase in stress, to road rage, to a feeling of helplessness. Skai offers an alternative. Multi-hour commutes down to just minutes. Pollution-free operation. A pleasant, comfortable experience. And once the system is up to scale, services that are affordable for everyone. Texas A&M Mobility Report: https://static.tti.tamu.edu/tti.tamu...2010-wappx.pdf American Journal of Preventive Medicine: http://www.ajpmonline.org/pb/assets/...INAL%20_2_.pdf Production Efficiency The history of General Aviation over the past 25 years has seen a steady decline in the number of aircraft produced each year, which leads to lower volumes for critical components such as engines and avionics, and corresponding higher prices. Skai takes a different approach. By focusing on a safe, simple, reliable vehicle, we apply automotive manufacturing techniques and scale, to produce tens of thousands of vehicles each year. Our manufacturing partner is working closely with us to lower costs and increase production rates. All key factors that help to increase end-user affordability and utilization in markets never before served by air vehicles – to deliver on the promise of reduced pollution and improved quality of life. Application: SkaiCab A key application for Skai will be providing point-to-any-point travel for the general public. This can include everything from affordable, everyday air-pooling to work, a weekend trip to the beach, or inter-city business travel. The SkaiCab configuration features seating for up to 5 and an easy and user-friendly passenger experience. A intuitive app, familiar to any ride-share user, will allow users to hail a Skai vehicle in their area, input their destination and style of travel (sharing the ride via air-pooling or reserving the entire vehicle). Once Skai production is at scale, the cost for air-pooling should be competitive with or cheaper than current road-based ride-share services. Reserving an entire vehicle will be more expensive than air-pooling, but significantly less costly than current helicopter and fixed-wing air-taxi prices. Application: SkaiMed The SkaiMed configuration is designed for first responder, EMS and medivac services. Its advantages are clear – it’s an ambulance that can go anywhere, from anywhere. SkaiMed has the ability to land closer to patients and access areas road-based ambulances and helicopters can’t get to. In addition, Skai’s quiet, low RPM rotors and minimal rotor wash (air turbulence) allow it to operate in densely populated areas. In a medical emergency, every moment counts, and Skai’s high availability and efficient performance means that patients will get the care they need more quickly. When the vehicle is en route to the hospital, Skai’s IRIS avionics can transmit real-time patient data to both the emergency room and to the doctor’s smartphone via telemetry. Application: SkaiCargo SkaiCargo is a freight service application, offering a payload capability of up to 1000 lbs. It will typically operate on feeder routes – routes off of the main cargo hubs that require smaller vehicles. In the SkaiCargo configuration, interior tie-downs or floor tracks are used to secure payload. There is a single seat for the pilot, or no seat at all, in the case of a ground-control pilot or fully autonomous operation. With the increasing popularity of online shopping, there are more feeder route trucks on the roads. They not only add to traffic congestion, but also emit harmful emissions. SkaiCargo can help relieve this additional stress on busy roadways with its clean, quiet, low-impact performance. Infrastructure Skai’s infrastructure is safe and simple, in part because there’s not much to it – no airport, landing pads or other facilities to build. Skai can take off and land from existing locations, like parking lots, rooftops – really anywhere with about 500 square feet of space. Fueling stations are outdoors as a safety precaution. In case of a leak, extremely light, non-toxic hydrogen gas will quickly and safely dissipate into the air. (In fact, hydrogen’s buoyancy means that it will ultimately escape the earth’s atmosphere into space). Smart fuel pumps “talk” to the vehicle to ensure the system checks out before pumping. Refueling takes less than 10 minutes, allowing up to 4 hours of continuous flight. Ground control systems monitor every Skai vehicle in the area, with the ability to assist or intervene if there’s a problem. For example, in the event that a pilot loses consciousness, the vehicle can be safely flown by a ground-based pilot. In the event that the encrypted tactical data link to the ground pilot fails, the vehicle can safely RTB (return to base) or land nearby, fully autonomously. Note that Skai is autonomous-ready today, but FAA regulations do not currently allow its use. Learn more System Learn more about Skai's comprehensive transportation solution designed to benefit all. ------------------------------------- https://www.americaninno.com/boston/...c-flying-taxi/ This Mass. Startup Exits Stealth With its Electric Flying Taxi Alakai Technologies Debuted Skai, World's First Hydrogen Fuel Air Taxi By Srividya Kalyanaraman - May 30, 2019 It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a …locally-made electric flying shuttle. Wednesday, Hopkinton, Mass.-based startup Alaka’i Technologies exited stealth mode with the launch of Skai, the world’s first hydrogen-powered electric vehicle designed for air mobility. Powered by hydrogen fuel that’s stored on board, Skai works on six electric motors and can fly up to four hours or 400 miles without refueling, ferrying five passengers including the pilot. “We wanted to solve an age-old problem of traffic congestion and pollution,” said Brian Morrison, co-founder and CTO of Alakai Technologies. Morrison and Alaka’i’s CEO Steve Hanvey were both a part of the Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments or (AGATE https://www.nasa.gov/centers/langley...ts/AGATE.html), a public-private partnership launched in 1994 as a collaboration between NASA, FAA and the aviation industry to devise an aviation system that would replace short distance transportation. “[AGATE] sowed the seeds for personal air transportation 25 years ago,” said Morrison. “And here we are today building this vehicle fueled by hydrogen.” Morrison founded Alaka’i Technologies in 2007 and, in that same year, the company won FAA approvals https://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513660.htm for its engine trend monitoring system and digital flight data recording system. The idea for Skai was developed in 2012 and Morrison worked on patenting the vehicle from 2012 to 2018. He noted that the company didn’t start building the prototype until May 2018. “We went from concept to prototype in less than 12 months, and now we’re exiting stealth mode,” Morrison said. Skai, which boasts of being environmentally friendly with clean zero emissions and carbon free travel, was developed in collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group Company that served as the industrial design partner. Morrison noted that Skai’s ability to fly for four hours without refueling is more efficient than comparable electric vehicles today. And he credits that to the energy density. “The unit of energy that Skai’s six motors can store is about 226 times higher than lithium-ion batteries,” Morrison said. While the company still awaits FAA approval, those in Stowe, Massachusetts, might just be lucky enough to spot one of these vehicles flying over the Minuteman Field. Morrison envisions Alakai running its own commercial operations, similar to ridesharing apps like Lyft and Uber once the company starts producing the vehicles. But until then, Skai will be adapted to multiple non-commute purposes like SkaiMed, which is a First Responder, EMS and Medivac service, SkaiCargo, a feeder route and last mile freight services and SkaiCraft, a personal and commuter air mobility system. One of the key features of Skai is that it can take off and land at a large enough open area like parking lots or football fields, making the mobility systems a viable option for commuters. Data from the United Nations shows that 60 percent of the world’s population will move to cities by 2030—up from 50 percent today—naturally overwhelming public transportation systems that are already operating beyond full capacity. Hence, commuting will get more challenging before it gets easy. Already Boston has one of the longest commute times — an average of 40 minutes each way. To that end, Skai’s goal of transforming mobility seems imperative. “Our goal is to change mass transportation,” said Morrison. “We want to be able to allow anyone to fly in our aircraft.” ------------------------------------- https://www.fundable.com/alakai-technologies Raising $9,700,000 You can request access to view the full terms of this fundraise. Alakai Technologies is developing the world’s premier electric point-to-any-point Air Mobility Vehicles: safe, affordable, clean-fuel personal air vehicles for the next generation of transportation. Otherwise known as e-VTOL, these revolutionary eCopters, specifically designed for air taxi travel and daily commuting, will revolutionize the way people travel in and between cities, and around the country. At Alakai Technologies, we are producing a new class of vehicle that makes a future without traffic jams, road delays, wasted time, and car and CO2 pollution possible. ------------------------------------- All Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing: 5 passenger Point-to-Any-Point Transportation 400 mile range, Up to 118 mph Piloted, Ground-Piloted and Fully Autonomous Flight Hydrogen fuel cell powered, with zero pollution: 10 Min refueling Triple Redundant Autopilot System Fly-By-Light fiber optics based controls for EMI and lightning protection Safety Redundant 6-Rotor Propulsion System Simplified Flight Control Systems And Pilot Interface Triple Redundant Autopilot System Redundant Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Airframe Parachute http://assets.ctfassets.net/mv70xbbq.../FactSheet.pdf 5 UP TO Speed Passengers Refueling Time 1000 Flight duration Payload Range FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION Skai is a radically simple air mobility system designed to go from A to Anywhere. It is the first hydrogen powered eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing) vehicle and service. Skai uses an energy source that’s truly clean from end to end. It eliminates complexity for the most reliable and safe solution. Skai provides everyday transportation that is accessible to everyone. Triple Redundant Autopilot System Fly-By-Light fiber optics based controls for EMI and lightning protection Safety Redundant 6-Rotor Propulsion System Simplified Flight Control Systems And Pilot Interface Redundant Hydrogen Fuel Cell System H2 H2 H2 Airframe Parachute Base Capabilities All Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing Point-to-Any-Point Transportation Piloted, Ground-Piloted and Fully Autonomous Flight Hydrogen fuel cell powered, with zero pollution H2 Performance Goals LBS 118 UP TO MPH 400 UP TO UP TO MILES 10v MIN 3x UP TO HRS 4 ?? 6x 1,2,3... Fault-Tolerant By Design EVERYDAY AIR MOBILITY. FUELED BY HYDROGEN. POWERED BY SIMPLICITY. 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Clean Zero Emissions & Carbon Free Travel Luxury Cabin Interior, Designed for Quiet, Smooth and Comfortable Travel Simple and Safe Design Principles for an Easily Scalable Solution Skai Craft is Designed in Collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group Company Four Passenger Seats Plus Pilot, with Ample Cargo Space for Luggage (310) 508-5678 Stephan Hanvey Chief Executive Office Bruce Gunter Chief Sales Officer www.skai.co Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Fuel cell 95% reusable 99% recyclable Hydrogen Made From Water, With Emissions Of Only Water 0 4+1 Website Press H20 Contact Investor Relations Sales Environmentally Friendly Efficient, Long-Lasting Fuel Cells: Projected to Last Decades at Normal Use Rates Hydrogen Fuel Is Produced From Renewable Energy Sources Craft Design Applications Multiple Business, Personal and Government Applications ======================================= https://www.federalregister.gov/docu...es-corporation Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Alakai Technologies Corporation A Notice by the Federal Aviation Administration on 05/22/2019 This document has a comment period that ends in 12 days. (06/11/2019) http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitC...2019-0226-0003 AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of Start Printed Page 23629 this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before June 11, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2019-0226 using any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/?privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Lane (202) 267-7280, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. https://www.federalregister.gov/sele...2/14-CFR-11.85 Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2019. Lirio Liu, Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA-2019-0226. Petitioner: Alakai Technologies Corporation. Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: 21.17(a). Description of Relief Sought: Alakai Technologies Corporation seeks an exemption from part 21, section 21.17(a), with a desire to utilize section 21.17(b) for the purpose of establishing and using airworthiness standards for small category multi-rotor hydrogen powered electrical vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. [FR Doc. 2019-10629 Filed 5-21-19; 8:45 am: https://www.federalregister.gov/a/2019-10629] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P -------------------------------------- https://www.aviationpros.com/home/pr...irrus-aircraft FAA Certifies Alakai Technologies’ Engine Trend Monitoring System for Cirrus Aircraft The certification also applies to Alakai's Digital Flight Data Recording System (DFDS) software which, when combined with the ETMS, effectively provides the popular Cirrus piston-engine aircraft with a "black box" recorder, currently not required on aircraft with fewer than 10 seats. MARCH 23, 2007 HOPKINTON, Mass., March 22, 2007 – Alakai Technologies Corporation (www.alakai1.com/index.htm) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the company's Engine Trend Monitoring System (ETMS) on Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. The certification also applies to Alakai's Digital Flight Data Recording System (DFDS) software which, when combined with the ETMS, effectively provides the popular Cirrus piston-engine aircraft with a "black box" recorder, currently not required on aircraft with fewer than 10 seats. "We are pleased with the efficiency of the FAA certification process and look forward to the additional safety and security measures that the highly affordable Engine Trend Monitoring System technology will now provide to Cirrus owners and operators," said Brian Morrison, president of Alakai Technologies. The automated, predictive system monitors piston engine performance in real time, significantly improving safety and reliability while reducing engine maintenance costs. For Cirrus operators, this improves the efficiency of engine operation and maintenance, transitioning required recordkeeping from a time-consuming, manual procedure to a real-time, in-flight automated, electronic record. The system enhances accuracy and consistency from flight to flight, and from pilot to pilot. "Cirrus is committed to the safety of pilots and passengers in our aircraft. This new system will allow Cirrus owners and operators, especially Part 135 operators, to focus on flying rather than manually documenting engine performance while in the air," said Cirrus Co-founder and Vice Chairman, Dale Klapmeier. "We look forward to the hassle-free advantages this system brings to Cirrus owners and operators, as well as to the safety benefits of having an on-board flight data recorder." Alakai Technologies developed the Engine Trend Monitoring System in response to SATSair's need to automate its FAA-approved manual engine trend monitoring system. SATSair, based in Greenville, SC, currently flies 26 Cirrus SR22 airplanes and over 1500 passengers per month in point-to-point, air cab operations under Federal Aviation Part 135 air taxi regulations in the SE USA, and was the first fleet air cab operation to embrace the SR22. SATSair has placed orders for 26 Alakai systems, with an option for an additional 100 systems. "SATSair is proud to have worked closely with Alakai in bringing this important safety innovation to General Aviation," said Steve Hanvey, President and CEO of SATSair. "This new system enhances the safety and performance of all our aircraft by automating the trend monitoring process, as well as providing us with a flight data recorder. Trend monitoring is fundamental to the successful operation of our air cab fleet." Additional benefits of the Engine Trend Monitoring System include: • Real-time trend and exceedance analysis with trend forecasting graphs (web-accessible) to identify engine and performance problems before they occur • Improves long-term engine performance, fuel economy, and safety • Reduces operating costs, warranty costs and potentially reduces insurance premiums • Provides a simultaneous “always-on” flight data recording capability (DFDS) to assist with flight records and accident investigations • Provides automated flight visualization or ‘track’ files for training and playback purposes The DFDS software performs the same function as flight data recorders that are mandatory on larger transport aircraft and have proven to be a great help to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in determining the cause of aircraft incidents. Alakai’s ETMS/DFDS installations are expected to provide enhanced safety and potentially lower insurance rates for Cirrus owners who equip their aircraft with this latest technology. About Alakai Technologies Corporation Alakai Technologies is a Massachusetts company that develops, manufactures, and integrates products to enhance aircraft safety. Alakai (pronounced “al-uh-ki”) is the Hawaiian word for “leader” or “guide.” Additional information can be found at www.alakai1.com. -------------------------------- |
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