Post-COVID Recovery of the Local Aviation Market The local airline industry in Singapore has experienced a robust post-pandemic recovery, driven primarily by a surge in travel demand as Singapore swiftly reopened its borders, but also by the ability of Singapore Airlines to rapidly ramp up its network. Singapore Airlines and Scoot Surge Ahead with Near… Continue reading The Current Landscape of Singapore’s Aviation Market
Financing Considerations for Operators With electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft poised to enter commercial service more fully over the coming years, access to financing may be crucial for operators in order to incorporate these novel aircraft into their fleets. To date, because of limited eVTOLs being delivered to operators, fundraising explicitly earmarked for… Continue reading New Generation Mobility: Financing Considerations for Operators
Financing Considerations for OEMs Although progress in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) space has attracted a wave of investment, the amount of funding raised has waned since its peak in 2021. Apart from EHang and AutoFlight’s recent certification under the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC), all other players across the world are continuing to… Continue reading New Generation Mobility: Financing Considerations for OEMs
Overview of Chinese AAM Market Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has emerged as a topic of considerable interest within the global aviation industry. While the Western hemisphere has demonstrated significant enthusiasm towards the AAM industry, there has been similar attention emerging in the East. This article focuses the spotlight on the dynamics of the Chinese AAM… Continue reading A Glimpse of the Chinese Advanced Air Mobility Market
Operator Fleet Procurement Considerations In our previous short post, we discussed the importance of product market fit and social acceptance as operators procure their eVTOL fleets. Certification and financing are two equally important considerations for operators. Product Market Fit – Vehicle selection based on an operator’s unique use case and mission requirements (discussed in the… Continue reading New Generation Mobility: Operator Considerations – (Part 2)
Operator Fleet Procurement Considerations With the expected launch of eVTOL services at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and the Osaka World Expo in 2025, aspiring eVTOL operators seeking to be early adopters need to develop their business plans and go-to-market strategies to support this vision. Vehicle selection is a key component of the equation, and… Continue reading New Generation Mobility: Operator Considerations – (Part 1)
The 2024 Singapore Airshow brought together global aviation leaders to share their insights on current developments for aviation, the challenges to overcome, and their outlook on the industry. Alton Aviation Consultancy, as knowledge partner of the Airshow, facilitated the highly anticipated Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) AeroForum. The AeroForum featured four panels with industry and… Continue reading 2024 Singapore Airshow AAM Forum Key Takeaways
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region has long been a cornerstone of the global aviation sector, significantly contributing to aviation growth over the past few decades. While the region’s cautious approach to re-opening and economic slowdown following the pandemic have led to a slower recovery than other parts of the world, COVID-19 is now in the… Continue reading Asia Pacific’s Flight Path: Seizing Opportunities in an Evolving Landscape
AAM Industry Insights with Alton Experts Join our AAM experts, Joshua Ng and Alan Lim, as they share insights on the podcast hosted by ‘eVTOL Insights.’ In this episode, Joshua and Alan cover Alton’s expanding role in the AAM space, discuss the upcoming Singapore Airshow Mobility Forum, and provide an outlook for AAM in 2024.… Continue reading Podcast: AAM Industry Insights with Alton Experts
AAM Entry-Into-Service Considerations – Airport Shuttle Service As advanced air mobility (AAM) nears initial commercialization in the middle of this decade, we take a look at the initial entry-into-service considerations at one of the promising early use cases for AAM – the airport shuttle service. We breakdown the stakeholder considerations into four main areas: Use… Continue reading AAM Entry-Into-Service Considerations – Airport Shuttle Service
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