Elon Musk – Founder of SpaceX and Tesla, Musk has often hinted at his desire to create a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) electric plane. Given his track record with disruptive technologies, many industry insiders eagerly anticipate his entry into the electric aviation space.
Gregory Bowles – Previously the VP for Global Innovation and Policy of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Bowles has been a critical voice on the potential of electric propulsion in transforming air transportation. He’s emphasized both the technological and regulatory challenges faced by electric aircraft.
Roei Ganzarski – CEO of MagniX, a company pioneering high-power-density electric motors for aircraft. Under his leadership, MagniX powered the world’s first commercial electric airplane flight.
Val Miftakhov – Founder of ZeroAvia, Miftakhov is striving to transition the world to sustainable aviation by developing zero-emission, hydrogen-fueled flight. ZeroAvia has completed test flights, indicating the viability of hydrogen as an aviation fuel source.
JoeBen Bevirt – Founder of Joby Aviation, Bevirt is developing an electric VTOL air taxi. Joby Aviation has been a standout in securing funding and partnership deals, making it one of the front-runners in the urban air mobility sector.
Kevin Noertker – Co-founder and CEO of Ampaire, he leads the company’s efforts in developing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. Ampaire has already flown a retrofitted Cessna with one electric propulsion unit, showcasing the feasibility of hybrid aviation.
Matheu Parr – As the project lead for Rolls-Royce’s ACCEL program, Parr has overseen the development of the “Spirit of Innovation,” touted to be the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
Yates Peter – Founder of Yates Electrospace Corporation, he has been a significant figure in electric flight, especially after his electric aircraft’s record-setting cross-channel flight in 2015.
Tom Enders – Former CEO of Airbus, Enders oversaw Airbus’s efforts in electric and hybrid-electric aircraft research. Airbus’s E-Fan was one of the early electric aircraft to complete significant test flights.
Richard Glassock – A researcher with a focus on hybrid propulsion systems for aircraft, Glassock’s work at the University of Nottingham involves developing technology and frameworks for more sustainable aviation solutions.
