“OperA” – innovative electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft integration into unified air traffic

“OperA” – innovative electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft integration into unified air traffic

As of last year, the state joint-stock company “Latvijas gaisa satiksme” has been participating in the implementation of OperA, a project co-funded by the HORIZON EUROPE program through the European public-private partnership SESAR. The aim of the project is to ensure environmental sustainability compared to other alternative means of transport by optimizing flight routes to reduce noise footprints and improve aircraft energy consumption.
Within the framework of the OperA project, technologies and procedures will be developed to accommodate innovative electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in all classes of airspace for both passenger and cargo transport. All project participants are currently actively involved in preparations for the project’s implementation. Innovative air mobility using eVTOL aircraft can revolutionize urban and regional transport, whether for passenger or cargo services.
The project envisions validating several eVTOL use cases in real air traffic conditions, including emergency situations. Notably, one of the solutions to be developed as part of the project aims to enable unmanned cargo aircraft operations on the Palanga – Liepāja – Palanga route, with a demonstration planned for August 2025.

The project is implemented with the support of the European Union.

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