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global aviation landscape. technology in accordance with We do believe no one alone has the
your company’s Vision 2030 in the solution to create the enablers for
Q What are the expansion plans region? the new advance air mobility market
for the company in the Asia to emerge. Therefore, we have
Pacific region? Avionics is a global business if initiated cooperation with players
you consider civil applications. In across the globe, drawing on our
order to be efficient we grow skills proven track record which stretches
Asia-Pacific is undoubtedly a major where the environment is the most over several decades; our on-board
strategic region for our aeronautical suitable. equipment, avionics suites, flight
activities at Thales. To date, we are controls, navigation and surveil-
a major player in MRO services for We did so already for develop- lance systems, air data capabilities
airlines, a major IFE supplier for the ing IoT technologies adapted are installed onboard dozens of
biggest airlines, and the long-stand- to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles different types of business jets, heli-
ing leading Air Traffic Management (UAVs), we have an expert team in copters and airliners.
(ATM) supplier in many countries Singapore on these topics.
(China, Australia, and South-East Singapore is at the cutting-edge of
Asian countries in particular). We new technologies and concepts for A number of them remain confiden-
also have a strong offering in air- manufacturing. We could envisage tial, as EVE progress remain at this
ports security systems where we to set up our competences for new stage, but our partnerships range,
are currently deploying our innova- disruptive manufacturing facilities for instance, from startups such as
tive ‘Fly to Gate’ solution, notably here. Flying Whales, developing a giant
in Singapore and India, allowing heavy-lift airship or SkyDrive, with
a seamless passenger journey at Q As we welcome the era of their flying car project, to traditional
airports through the use of bio- aviation leaders as Airbus for their
metrics. This is with determination Urban Air Mobility (UAM), could eVTOLs.
and commitment that we intend to you share your thoughts on how
accompany growth in the whole UAM is going to develop? Q What are the challenges you
Asia-Pacific region, in support of see in the way of UAM?
Original Equipment Manufacturers We believe that Urban Air Mobility
(OEMs) and airlines, airports and (UAM) will demonstrate its full
government agencies. Our growth potential if regulations and infra- The UAM market is very promis-
initiatives include investment in structure provide the necessary ing. Its successful development is
additional capacity, particularly framework, and if the operations are dependent on: Appropriate regula-
in China, Singapore, and India. safe and efficient from an economi- tions and infrastructure enabling its
The strong growth expected in the cal and environmental perspective, deployment, Safe and secure oper-
region should translate into real which in turn will enable public ations guaranteed both at aircraft
opportunities, whether in terms acceptance. level, thanks to appropriate equip-
of connected and digital avionics ment and certification, and at traffic
choices as part of a more sustain- As a global leader in aerospace, management level, Low impact and
able approach to aeronautics from mobility and digital security, Thales efficient operations through electric
Asian airlines, or in the desire of has been working on UAM systems and autonomous aircraft.
these airlines to offer their pas- and Unmanned aircraft system traf-
sengers a revolutionary in-cabin fic management (UTM) solutions for
experience in terms of IFE, and in many years. With this unique posi- From a technical perspective, new
terms of fleet management with tioning, we develop solutions for the aircraft designs seen for Urban
long-term service contracts. The eVTOL market with an incremental Air Mobility are complex requiring
Asia-Pacific region is also the approach to help safe, reliable, adapted solutions to ensure their
world’s most innovative playground and efficient piloted and unmanned stability. Fly by wire will be at the
for new forms of mobility. Our operations. very heart of this solution to cope
recent agreement with the pioneer with the rising level of complexity
of electrical Vertical and Landing Q Thales has teamed up with Eve and provide the expected level of
(eVTOL) in Japan, SkyDrive, is a UAM to support the development safety. They will embed autonomy
very promising illustration of these of an electric vertical take-off functions paving the way for fully
developments. and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in automated flights that will be the
Brazil. What is the progress of the tipping point for the market to reach
its full potential..
Q Are you ready to transfer project?

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