FutureFlight
Collins Steps Up Involvement as Advanced Air Mobility Enabler
The avionics and aircraft systems group is active in two European programs focused on how eVTOL aircraft can be safely and efficiently integrated into existing airspace.
UK FutureFlight Challenge
The UK's FutureFlight Challenge is a series of projects aimed at integrating new modes of air transportation into existing airspace. (Image: UK Research and Innovation)

Collins Aerospace is engaged in two significant European projects aimed at preparing the way for advanced air mobility (AAM) services using eVTOL aircraft and drones. The U.S-based group views the emerging aviation sector as an important platform for its expertise in avionics, flight control systems (including actuators), autopilots, and electric propulsion.

In the French cities of Toulouse and Bordeaux, it is involved in the beginning stages of the Tactical Instrumental Deconfliction and Inflight Resolution (TindAir), which will involve flight demonstrations starting in early 2022. In the UK, Collins is contributing to the government-backed Future Flight Challenge program to integrate autonomously operated vehicles into non-segregated airspace.