SKYRYSE


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Locations: US, CALIFORNIA, OSHKOSH, CHEVROLET, TESLA

Tesla Design Leader Peter Blades Joins Skyryse as VP of Design

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Blades, the lead interior designer for both generations of the Model 3, Model Y, Semi concept, and Roadster (2017), has joined Skyryse as VP of Design.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Blades, the lead interior designer for both generations of the Model 3, Model Y, Semi concept, and Roadster (2017), has joined Skyryse as VP of Design.
  • "Until now, cockpit design has been an afterthought in aviation," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse.
  • "Peter's mission is to bring his innovative design approach to further elevate the Skyryse One interior – and all of our future aircraft design – to match the simplified, integrated, and revolutionary SkyOS™ technology that pilots will use to fly them."
  • Before spending almost a decade at Tesla, Peter worked with Nissan's Silicon Valley Research Center focused on HMI and holistic UI / UX design for the Infiniti brand.

Skyryse One Begins New Era Of Simpler, Safer Aviation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

"The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there.

Key Points: 
  • "The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there.
  • The interactive and triply-redundant flight control system provides a level of aviation safety usually found only in fighter jets and airliners.
  • Fully-refundable, non-transferrable reservations for the Skyryse One will begin today on the Skyryse website for just $2,500.
  • Additionally, Skyryse will also be extending simulator demonstration opportunities to Reservation holders who sign up ahead of Oshkosh.

Skyryse Introduces World's First Fully Automated Autorotation Feature Ahead Of Skyryse-Equipped Production Helicopter Reveal

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Skyryse will unveil the first production helicopter featuring its technology — including the world's first simplified control system — in Q1 of next year.

Key Points: 
  • Skyryse will unveil the first production helicopter featuring its technology — including the world's first simplified control system — in Q1 of next year.
  • "Fully automated autorotation is just one example of how our technology will bring a commercial grade of safety and beyond to general aviation."
  • Skyryse has completed dozens of automated autorotations, with the first fully automated autorotation from altitude fully to the ground achieved in a Robinson R66 outfitted with Skyryse technology at their Los Angeles-area Flight Test and Performance Facility, on July 22, 2023, with Guinness World RecordsTM certifying the record for first automated autorotation landing by rotorcraft.
  • Find a complete video of the fully automated autorotation landing here .

Skyryse and Air Methods Announce Delivery of H130 Helicopter, Catalyzing Certification Program

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse, the provider of an intuitive integrated flight operating system, today announced a pivotal partnership milestone with the delivery of an Airbus H130 helicopter from Air Methods. The aircraft is primed for cutting-edge integration with Skyryse's game-changing technology, an integrated flight operating system (formerly referred to as FlightOS) that promises to revolutionize aviation technology. 

Key Points: 
  • Delivery of the H130 helicopter to Skyryse solidifies advancement of the certification program, which is set to bolster Air Methods' capacity to provide critical care and swift transport during life-saving emergency missions.
  • "Safety is at the heart of aviation, and the partnership between Air Methods and Skyryse represents a leap forward for the entire industry," said Skyryse founder and CEO, Mark Groden.
  • Together, Skyryse and Air Methods will pioneer safer and more efficient life-saving air medical services.
  • "Skyryse represents the future for Air Methods," said Leo Morrissette, EVP of Operations for Air Methods.

Skyryse Now in Daily Active Flight Test Campaign of Full Flight Envelope with Matured Flight Control Laws

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse is now running a daily, active flight campaign powered by fly-by-wire and the company's FlightOS interface.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse is now running a daily, active flight campaign powered by fly-by-wire and the company's FlightOS interface.
  • Skyryse has been actively testing FlightOS in a Robinson R44 since 2018 and held its first flight in the R66 testbed in 2022.
  • FlightOS is a highly-automated flight control system and universal flight deck bringing commercial-level safety to general aviation.
  • The increased testing in the Robinson R66 validates five years of research testing of flight control laws and flight envelope management, representing significant progress toward certification.

Skyryse Achieves AS9100D Certification Reinforcing Commitment to "Safety for All" at its Facility and in the Sky

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

This certification is a vital step for aerospace manufacturers to ensure that companies produce high-quality products at competitive costs with consistent standards.

Key Points: 
  • This certification is a vital step for aerospace manufacturers to ensure that companies produce high-quality products at competitive costs with consistent standards.
  • AS9100D certification demonstrates that Skyryse has implemented a quality management system that complies with the rigorous requirements of the aerospace industry design, development, and manufacturing.
  • This certification is internationally recognized throughout the aerospace community and validates Skyryse's commitment to quality and excellence.
  • With this certification, Skyryse can offer its customers even greater assurance of the quality and reliability of its products and services.

Aviation Technology Company Skyryse Appoints Blake Bilstad as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse™, bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, has named Blake Bilstad as the company's new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. In this role, Bilstad will lead all legal matters for Skyryse as the company continues to develop its highly automated flight control system, including the protection of the company's intellectual property and innovative business model within the industry.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse™ , bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, has named Blake Bilstad as the company's new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  • Bilstad brings more than two decades of corporate legal experience to Skyryse, supporting the growth and leadership of several category-disrupting companies.
  • Before joining Skyryse, Bilstad served as the Chief Legal Officer at Beachbody (NYSE: BODY) as it evolved the connected fitness industry beyond traditional workouts and nutrition into digital and subscription-based models.
  • Bilstad was also the Chief Legal Officer and a board of directors member for dosist™, an award-winning cannabis startup.

Skyryse Announces Dr. Mark Groden as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award Finalist

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse CEO Dr. Mark Groden was named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies building a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse CEO Dr. Mark Groden was named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist.
  • Dr. Groden was selected by an independent panel of judges.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.
  • In Greater Los Angeles, regional Platinum sponsors include Cresa, Edelman, Marsh, and Tangram Interiors, and regional Gold sponsors include Big Picture, Cooley, C-Suite Media, and Los Angeles Business Journal.

SKYRYSE EXPANDS TO NEW HEADQUARTERS AMID SIGNIFICANT GROWTH TARGETING MASSIVE REVOLUTION IN GENERAL AVIATION

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Ft Headquarters and Separate Technology Development Facility In El Segundo

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  • Ft Headquarters and Separate Technology Development Facility In El Segundo
    LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse , bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, opened the doors to its new El Segundo headquarters this week.
  • As the company continues to hire aviation and aerospace talent and charges toward certification, it has outgrown its 9,000 sq.
  • ft. office space and opens its doors to a new state-of-the-art workspace in El Segundo, widely recognized as the aerospace capital of the world.
  • After quickly building a top-notch aviation engineering team and implementing a highly experienced leadership organization, Skyryse grew from 30 employees at the beginning of 2022 and closed the year with 90 employees.

SKYRYSE DELIVERS 'SAFETY FOR EVERYONE' WITH FIRST COST-EFFECTIVE IFR-CERTIFIED HELICOPTER INCREASING SAFETY AND RELIABILITY ENABLING URBAN AIR MOBILITY

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Monday, March 6, 2023

On average, there are more than 300 general aviation deaths each year in the United States, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Key Points: 
  • On average, there are more than 300 general aviation deaths each year in the United States, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
  • Adding Skyryse's highly-automated, triply redundant, dissimilar architecture, fly-by-wire system, and IFR capabilities can mitigate most weather and terrain-related accidents.
  • At Skyryse, we believe it's a moral imperative to deliver on this mission," said Dr. Mark Groden, founder, and CEO of Skyryse.
  • For urban air mobility (UAM) to succeed, Skyryse believes they must be able to fly safely in inclement weather and maintain stability through fog and clouds.