Virtual Conference · May 28, 2026
Electric Aviation Xchange 2026 Program
From certification pathways to infrastructure buildout — a full-day program on commercializing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.
Thursday
May 28, 2026
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08:45 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:30
Policy & Regulation
Policy & Regulation
Propulsion Battery Modules: Meeting EASA Requirements and Aligning EASA/FAA Compliance
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Navigate the complex regulatory landscape to bring propulsion battery modules to market under EASA requirements -
Align technical means of compliance between EASA and FAA to streamline international certification processes -
Overcome engineering and safety challenges inherent in meeting strict aerospace battery safety standards
09:30 – 10:00
Technology
Technology
From Demonstrators to Deployment: What Europe Needs to Scale Electric Aviation Infrastructure
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Translate complex technical demonstrator insights into scalable, infrastructure-ready capabilities for immediate regional deployment -
Resolve coordination bottlenecks between airports, regulators, OEMs, and research bodies through strategic cross-sector collaboration -
Establish a harmonized European framework for charging standards, hydrogen integration, and total operational readiness
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
Business & Finance
Business & Finance
Scaling AAM Operations: The Business Case to Secure Launch Financing
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Analyze the current landscape of private capital availability for Advanced Air Mobility commercialization efforts -
Implement a robust business case framework utilizing public-private partnerships and passenger demand analytics -
Evaluate real-world case studies from successful AAM launch programs across various US state initiatives
Michael Dyment
11:30 – 12:00
Technology
Technology
From Reactive to Predictive: A New Paradigm for Aerospace Product Development and Delivery
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Implement a predictive analysis engine at early concept stages to resolve late-stage manufacturing and quality issues -
Balance engineering constraints—cost and weight—with environmental impact using automated digital twin simulations -
Apply cross-industry lessons from automotive EV manufacturing to accelerate electric aircraft production and clear backlogs
12:00 – 12:30
Technology
Technology
Infrastructure as a Product: The Missing Link in Scalable Advanced Air Mobility
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Transition from bespoke architectural projects to scalable, modular infrastructure to support rapid early-stage network growth -
Deploy modular and mobile ground assets designed as financeable products rather than expensive, fixed real-estate developments -
Optimize ground efficiency by engineering 12-minute turnarounds and integrated charging flow to maximize network-wide profitability
Arthur Gilmore
12:30 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:00
Technology
Technology
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Based Engine for Single Engine Aircraft up to 1 MW
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Integrate modular hydrogen fuel cell powertrains including thermal management, power electronics, and motor integration -
Analyze performance trade-offs between compressed and liquid hydrogen storage for optimized range and payload -
Evaluate risk mitigation strategies and technology readiness levels for integrating hydrogen architecture into airframes
14:00 – 14:30
14:30 – 15:00
Technology
Technology
Aviation Will Be Electric: Designing the First Hydrogen-Electric Business Aircraft
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Examine clean-sheet design philosophy required to optimize aircraft architecture for hydrogen storage and fuel cells -
Analyze technical specifications of purpose-built airframe structures engineered specifically for hydrogen-electric propulsion technology -
Evaluate safety and efficiency advantages of integrated structural engineering compared to retrofitting existing aircraft models
15:00 – 15:30
15:30 – 16:00
Technology
Technology
The Missing Piece for Advanced Air Mobility: Solving the Vertiport Ecosystem Challenge
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Resolve critical AAM showstoppers including downwash safety, noise reduction, and advanced battery fire suppression systems -
Evaluate modular, patented vertipad products designed to enable rapid deployment of urban vertiport destinations -
Mitigate battery fire risks as a primary impediment to the commercial scalability of the electric aviation industry
16:00 – 16:30
Technology
Technology
Getting Airports Ready for AAM Charging Infrastructure
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Implement standardized charging solutions following SAE AE-7D committee guidelines for seamless eCTOL and eVTOL integration -
Deploy high-power FATO charging demonstrators capable of delivering 250kW to optimize aircraft turnaround times -
Prepare airport power infrastructure by identifying necessary practical steps to support imminent sustainable aviation uptake
Richard Watson
16:30 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:15
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