eFlight Journal 02-2020

e Innovation
US Air Force launched the
“Agility Prime” eVTOL program
“Agility Prime”
Project’s
Managerial
Framework.
The U.S. Air Force held an online
launch of the “Agility Prime”
Project from April 27th to May
1st. It was originally planned
to be held at the famous technology
music cultural festival
“Southwest” (SXSW). Due to
the pandemic, the launch event
AAmong the dignitaries who appeared at the launch
event was the US Secretary of Transportation Elaine
Chao who said that she is most concerned about the
safety of the eVTOL aircraft and the acceptance of this
new type of aircraft by society. Among them, safety is
the most important thing. The FAA will actively formulate
the eVTOL airworthiness policy.
The US Air Force established the “Agility Prime” project
last year aiming to unite industry and business forces
was changed to online, and was
broadcast live for free. Speakers
include the US military procurement
department, the research
and development department,
investment institutions, eVTOL
companies and so on.
to jointly study the application of eVTOL aircraft for military
application. Since last year, the project has held
several symposiums. Bell, Boeing, Kitty Hawk and other
companies have participated and expressed interest
in participating in the program. On February 25th
this year, the project released its first announcement
of Area of Interests (AOI), which listed the technical requirements
and roadmap plans.
At this launch event the U.S. Air Force issued a tender
for three types of eVTOL aircraft prototypes:
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