HYSKY Pod

See FEV Aerospace live at FlyingHY 2026: https://www.hysky.org/flyinghy2026 Huge thanks to our sponsor, Unither Bioelectronics: https://unither.aero/en/ Register for live webinars free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regis ... Follow FEV Aerospace: 🔹 Website: https://www.fev.com 🔹 LinkedIn:   / fev-group   🔹 FEV Aerospace: https://www.fev.com/en/industries/aer ... Meet the Speakers: Ben Chiswi...

The conversation with Val Miftakhov from Zero Avia covers the company's changes, government impact, and regulatory challenges in the aviation industry. Val discusses the company's shift to the UK, the role of the new administration, and the heavy government dependency for certification. The conversation also explores the need for structural changes in regulation and the challenges with traditional...

See Val Miftakhov live at FlyingHY https://www.hysky.org/flying-hy Huge thanks to our sponsor, Unither Bioelectronics https://unither.aero/en/ What happens when one of hydrogen aviation's most influential pioneers steps down from the company he founded? In Episode #15 of HYSKY Pod, Danielle McLean sits down with Val Miftakhov, founder of ZeroAvia, to discuss his departure as CEO, the realities of...

The conversation explores the world of sustainable aviation fuels, covering topics such as market size, regulatory requirements, feedstocks, and the future of the market. Siegfried Knecht, CEO of the Aviation Institute for Renewable Energy in Germany, provides insights into the potential and challenges of sustainable aviation fuels. Takeaways Sustainable aviation fuels are a promising alternative...

Discover the future of aviation with hydrogen fuel cell technology! In this video, aerospace engineer Dr. Anita Sengupta shares insights on how hydrogen can revolutionize air travel, offering three times the energy density of traditional fuels. Takeaways Hydrogen fuel cell technology offers significant energy density and potential for longer endurance in aircraft. The infrastructure for hydrogen f...

⚡ From NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to building hydrogen-electric aircraft, Dr. Anita Sengupta is redefining the future of aviation. As Founder & CEO of Hydroplane, she’s pioneering zero-emission hydrogen propulsion systems designed to make flying cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable. 🌍✈️ Hydrogen aviation could transform the skies with: ✅ Zero direct emissions ✅ Longer range than ba...

The conversation explores the future of aviation, focusing on hydrogen electric technology, market strategy, certification, scaling the technology, and the personal journey and education of the CEO, Eloa Guillotin. The discussion delves into the potential of electric planes, the use of hydrogen electric technology, market strategies, and the CEO's personal journey and educational background. Takea...

Electric Aircraft Symposium 2026 https://eas2026.org/ Harbor Air's electrification journey and the technical details of the eBeaver program are explored in this conversation. The discussion covers the introduction to Harbor Air and the eBeaver program, Harbor Air's journey to electrification, aircraft conversion and technical details, battery management and system safety, challenges and mitigation...

Michael Thompson, CEO of Skyfly Technologies, introduces the Axe aircraft, highlighting its unique design and features. He discusses the aircraft's flight performance, control, and battery system, as well as its market applications, sales strategy, timeline, and team. Takeaways The Axe aircraft is designed to modernize the sector of vertical lift, offering unique features such as a two-wing config...

The conversation covers a community gathering, updates on hydrogen aviation, the mission and vision of HySky Society, an introduction to holistic systems engineering, principles and definitions, the philosophy of holism, energy nucleus and systems, energy storage mediums, a holistic engineering approach, mismatch of energy characteristics, patchwork and holistic engineering, solar, wind, and conce...

The conversation covers the birth of H55 and Solar Impulse, the introduction of B-23 Energique and general aviation enthusiasm, the societal and economic benefits of electric flight, and certification and future applications of electric flight. Key takeaways include the efficient propulsion system and the economic benefits of electric flight. Takeaways Efficient propulsion system Economic benefits...

Dr. Bertrand Picard discusses the evolution of aviation, the journey of Solar Impulse, the potential of hydrogen, and the impact of the Solar Impulse Foundation. He emphasizes the need for inspiring change, the limit of fuel, and the importance of climate impulse in driving innovation and disruption in aviation. Dr. Picard shares a message of hope for the future, encouraging action and the pursuit...

The event begins with an introduction and overview, followed by a discussion of HYSKY Monthly and educational initiatives. HYSKY 2024 awards and giveaways are announced, and a raffle and group pictures are taken. Raffaele Russo presents on various topics related to hydrogen aviation, including its benefits, challenges, and Joby's involvement. The presentation covers Joby's EVTOL and multimodal tra...

The conversation explores the intersection of quantum biology and bioenergetics, the process of organ manufacturing and cellularization, and the role of energy transfer in sustaining life. It delves into the significance of lab-manufactured organs, FDA approval for organ manufacturing, and the chemiosmotic process in organ delivery aircraft. The discussion also highlights the role of mitochondria...

The conversation covers the process of lobbying and advocating for the future vertical lift technology, including the formation of the Future Vertical Lift Program, advocacy efforts, strategic planning, and congressional engagement. It also includes an introduction and background, a session shift, and a lecture announcement. The conversation delves into the intricacies of policy engagement, advoca...

Dean Kamen, a prolific inventor and entrepreneur, has made significant contributions to medical technology, engineering, and education. His impact extends beyond invention, with a focus on inspiring the next generation of innovators. The conversation covers Dean's influence on science and technology, the creation of FIRST, and the evolution of FIRST Global, highlighting the vision and impact of th...

The conversation covers an introduction to SOFWERX and SoftWorks, welcome remarks, and an introduction of technical leads. It then moves into a Q&A session focusing on hydrogen production and storage, clarification on award and funding, discussion on power capacity and technology requirements, focus on hydrogen as the preferred power source, certifications, TRL levels, and storage constraints,...

The conversation with Chris McWhinney, CEO and founder of Millennium Reign Energy, covers the introduction of the company, the development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, certification and compliance, early beginnings and innovation, understanding electrolyzers, cost reduction and manufacturing, efficiency and cost of hydrogen production, advantages of hydrogen in aviation, comparison of hydro...

The conversation covers David's career trajectory, transition to Robinson Helicopter, partnership with Unither Bioelectronics, and the manufacturing and robotics initiatives at Robinson. It delves into his journey from aspiring astronaut to becoming the CEO of Robinson Helicopter, the strategic partnership with Unither Bioelectronics for hydrogen aviation, and the manufacturing and robotics advanc...

The conversation delves into the legacy of Piasecki Aircraft Corporation's pioneering work in vertical lift and aviation, highlighting the birth of the tandem helicopter, the transition to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, and the broader impact of innovation beyond aviation. It also explores the influence of family and values, the innovative spirit and legacy, and the exploration of synergies with h...

The conversation covers the introduction and announcements, the introduction of Erik Limpaecher and Tactical EDGE technology, the history of hydrogen aviation and military applications, the advantages of hydrogen as a fuel source, EDGE technology and aluminum-fueled hydrogen production, military interest in hydrogen and aluminum-fueled solutions, and a Q&A session. The conversation delved into...

The conversation delves into the concept of digital consciousness and its intersection with humanity. It explores the philosophy, inspirations, and vision behind the idea of virtually human, providing insights into the future of technology and consciousness. The conversation delves into the balance between sensuality and intellectualization, exploring the idea of a life enriched by both experience...

David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter, joins Danielle on the HYSKY Pod to talk about the real-world challenges of running one of the world’s most iconic helicopter companies — and what the future of rotorcraft could look like. In this episode, David opens up about: His path from aviation student to leading Robinson Helicopter How the company is keeping safety at the center of everything it does...

Josh McMorrow, CEO of Path to Hydrogen and Executive Chairman of Gen H2, joins Danielle on the HYSKY Pod for a deep-dive conversation about the future of hydrogen — from aerospace to energy infrastructure. In this episode, Josh shares: His journey from Houston lawyer to hydrogen visionary How Gen H2 became a world leader in liquid hydrogen systems Why Path to Hydrogen is building a full-stack hydr...