Electric aircraft operator Future Flight Global (FFG) and Universal Solutions International (USI) have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly advance a new model of next‑generation air and maritime mobility across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“The collaboration spans Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), hybrid‑electric aircraft, electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL), and Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) platforms, together with integrated counter‑UAS capabilities,” said the companies in a press release.
“Under the MOU, FFG and USI will coordinate on planning, regulatory alignment, concept development, demonstration execution, and post‑demonstration scaling. The effort is designed to inform future mobility corridors, secure operational approvals, and foster innovative ecosystems that strengthen resilience, security, and economic opportunity across the region.”
“This partnership is about credible, scalable operations across air, land, and maritime domains,” saidToni Drummond, Co‑Founder & President, Future Flight Global. “By providing mission profiles and capturing the evidence regulators and communities need, we can position participating technologies for broader adoption in both commercial and public‑sector markets, including dual‑use deployments supporting U.S. Department of Defense and civil operations.”
“Formalizing this MOU enables FFG and USI to accelerate operational readiness through real‑world demonstrations and disciplined data collection, while aligning early with regulators and community stakeholders,” said Daniel Wolfe, Founder & President, USI Inc.
The scope of collaboration comprises planning and regulatory alignment (joint concepts of operations, safety cases, and approvals in coordination with relevant authorities); demonstrations (real‑world missions that validate platforms, procedures, and supporting ground systems, including sense and avoid radar, UTM data management, and counter‑UAS integration);data and evaluation (standardized test cards, measurement plans, and transparent reporting to support operational approvals and community engagement); and scaling pathways (post‑demonstration roadmaps for corridor development, fleet integration, and workforce development).
Engagements will prioritize communities, infrastructure, and routes across Virginia and beyond where advanced mobility can deliver measurable public benefit and mission value.
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