13-Apr-2022 Source: Urban-Air Ports
Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) announced that Urban-Air Port has selected Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to provide the digital architecture for design, development, and operational management of its vertiportsites around the world.
At the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Urban-Air Port designs, develops and operates new forms of ground and air infrastructure for use by new forms of sustainable urban air transportation and mobility solutions. With the creation of its new vertiport called “Air One” Urban-Air Port will immediately tap into Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to transform advanced air mobility and how the critical infrastructure required to make AAM a reality is delivered.
Selected as a winner of the UK government’s Future Flight Challenge Phase 2 in 2021, the Air One programme in Coventry will bring industry, government and the public together to demonstrate how sustainable advanced air mobility can reduce congestion, cut air pollution and decarbonise transport while providing seamless passenger journeys and cargo deliveries.
Furthermore, Coventry is a historic hub for the automobile and aerospace industry, with a pool of people and skills that can support the manufacturing industries of the future. The city’s position also provides easy access within four hours to most parts of the country, making this the perfect location for development.
“We are thrilled to partner with Dassault Systèmes,” says Ricky Sandhu, Founder & Executive Chairman at Urban-Air Port Ltd. “Their experience combined with a world-class reputation for innovation in 3D design has been recognised across the aviation and aerospace industry and in the development of some of the world’s leading EVTOL and OEM brands. Their work in precision design, virtual twin modelling and testing ensure delivery of the highest quality and is precisely why we have come together to expand our capabilities in AAM infrastructure. Our technology driven solutions, whether for Air One, Marine One or CityBox will now benefit from the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform; from inception through to delivery and operation in real-time. This is an exciting new way of delivering mass-produced infrastructure and only Dassault Systèmes can provide the level of functionality we require.”
This collaboration with Dassault Systèmes will see Urban-Air Port respond to the challenges of Air Mobility with an end-to-end data approach, driven in particular by UAPs’ experience in the domain. An array of benefits will be seen through four key areas including:
“Coventry is quickly becoming a hub for sustainable transport development”, says John Kitchingman, Managing Director, EuroNorth at Dassault Systèmes. “Urban-Air Port’s ambition is an undeniable match for the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform’s capabilities. Capitalising on years of experience accumulated in pioneering sectors of PLMUrban planning and Airport management, this partnership will showcase new heights for the aerospace industry and demonstrate how virtual twin technology can support its sustainable transition.”