Latrobe, VIC and Swinburne University of Technology partner on Advanced Air Mobility trials

Latrobe, VIC Swinburne University Advanced Air Mobility

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Researchers from the university's AIR Hub will take the lead on experiments with sustainable propulsion systems. An AIR Hub drone will be converted from battery power to hydrogen fuel cells for performance comparisons. City officials support additional research into traffic control, cargo management, and certification needs at the Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct. This collaboration creates new economic opportunities for Latrobe by staying ahead of aviation innovations.

Transportation Public Private Partnership (PPP)Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)Pilot / POC

Latrobe, VIC

City in Victoria

Australia

Newsworthy

AVALON 2023: Latrobe City Council and Swinburne University of Technology collaborate on future of clean, green air mobility - EX2 for Defence Innovators

Swinburne University of Technology’s Aerostructures Innovation and Research Hub, or AIR Hub, will work collaboratively with Latrobe City Council to co-design the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The partnership, announced at Avalon 2023 by Latrobe City Council Mayor Ms Kellie O’Callaghan, will explore how AAM can be established at the Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct

Latrobe Council partnership with Swinburne University takes off - Inside Local Government

Working collaboratively to co-design the future of advanced air mobility (AAM) will be the focus of a new partnership between Latrobe City Council and Swinburne University of Technology. The partnership, announced on Wednesday, will explore how advanced air mobility can be established at the Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct to drive economic growth in the region, […]

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