Transcend Air Vy 400

Transcend Air Taps IAI North America as Defense Partner

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Transcend Air Corporation today announced that it has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with IAI North America (IAI NA) to be its defense partner for the development of military applications of its Vy Family of high speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

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  • Transcend Air Corporation today announced that it has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with IAI North America (IAI NA) to be its defense partner for the development of military applications of its Vy Family of high speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
  • IAI NA is the U.S. subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (“IAI”), Israel’s largest aerospace and defense company.
  • IAI NA is an ideal partner to help us militarize these aircraft for DoD customers.”
    “We are excited to play a significant role in the next generation of vertical flight with Transcend Air,” commented IAI NA President and CEO, Stephen Elliott.
  • IAI NA will act as Transcend’s sole militarization partner and supplier of military analysis, design, fabrication, integration, sales, and support.

Jama Software® Delivers Major Enhancements to the Jama Connect® for Airborne Systems Solution

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jama Software®, the industry-leading requirements management and traceability solution provider, announces enhancements to its Jama Connect® for Airborne Systems solution. Jama Software is committed to continuously enhancing its industry solutions, enabling customers to easily manage requirements, achieve Live Traceability™ and accelerate systems development. 

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  • Accelerate and optimize airborne systems development with a new set of supported frameworks, projects, and standards
    PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jama Software®, the industry-leading requirements management and traceability solution provider, announces enhancements to its Jama Connect® for Airborne Systems solution.
  • Accelerate and optimize airborne systems development with a new set of supported frameworks, projects, and standards.
  • The Jama Connect for Airborne Systems Solution is a complete set of frameworks, example projects, and procedural documentation used to accelerate the implementation of Jama Connect for organizations developing airborne systems and components.
  • The Jama Connect for Airborne Systems solution has enhanced support and provides a standards-compliant framework that can streamline compliance demonstration for aviation system development.

AFWERX, the Innovation Arm of the U.S. Air Force, Awards Phase II STTR Contract to Transcend Air

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Transcend Air announced today that it was awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer research and development contract from AFWERX, a Technology Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory.

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  • Transcend Air announced today that it was awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer research and development contract from AFWERX, a Technology Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory.
  • Transcend Air, in partnership with Auburn University, will further develop advanced flight control laws for high-speed flight with its Vy 400 vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOL).
  • AFWERX is an arm of the United States Air Force that supports aircraft technology development for commercial and military purposes.
  • Since 2009, Transcend Air has built and flown 15 prototype VTOL aircraft, giving their patented Vy a long lineage of real-world experience.

Hopscotch Air Plans to Right-Size the Regional Airline Market

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Hopscotch Air, Inc., a pioneering provider of small-airplane air taxi services in the Northeast U.S., plans to launch new commuter airline service to prominent Northeast destinations this spring.

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  • Hopscotch Air, Inc., a pioneering provider of small-airplane air taxi services in the Northeast U.S., plans to launch new commuter airline service to prominent Northeast destinations this spring.
  • Were uniquely positioned to step in by right-sizing this market because people still need to fly, said Andrew Schmertz, CEO of Hopscotch Air.
  • Seabury Securities LLC has been advising Hopscotch Air on its commuter air plans.
  • Hopscotch Air, Inc, is an innovative air taxi operator, utilizing small, technologically-advanced Cirrus Aircraft to fly passengers throughout the northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Canada.

Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. selected by Transcend Air to build the Vy 400 High Speed VTOL Aircraft

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) announced today that its subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc., has been selected by Transcend Air Corporation to build the Vy 400 High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.

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  • Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) announced today that its subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc., has been selected by Transcend Air Corporation to build the Vy 400 High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.
  • The vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the Vy 400 aircraft gives Transcend Air access to demand-rich centers of major cities.
  • Gregory Bruell, Co-Founder and CEO of Transcend Air said, Because of the Vys high speed, we can complete many more passenger trips per aircraft.
  • Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc, is a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) who will employ its Kaman Aerospace Jacksonville facility, a division of Kaman Aerospace Corp. to manufacture the Vy 400.

Transcend Air Enters Agreement with GE Aviation as Engine Supplier for the Groundbreaking Vy 400 High Speed VTOL Aircraft

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Transcend Air Corporation today announced an agreement with GE Aviation to develop and certify a custom variant of GEs class-leading CT7-8 turboshaft helicopter engine to power the Vy 400 High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.

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  • Transcend Air Corporation today announced an agreement with GE Aviation to develop and certify a custom variant of GEs class-leading CT7-8 turboshaft helicopter engine to power the Vy 400 High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.
  • The vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the Vy 400 aircraft gives Transcend Air access to demand-rich centers of major cities.
  • The high-speed Vy 400 travels more than 400 miles per hour, making the journey from Manhattan to Boston in just 36 minutes.
  • With the award-winning Vy 400 and Reserved Edition Vy 400R, Transcend Air is finally realizing the VTOL promise.