CEO Spotlight: John Piasecki and the Potential of Hydrogen in AAM

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the vision of one of our partner’s, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC). We discuss the missions and innovative ideas driving their programs forward, including how they aim to power their aircraft with the help of hydrogen. 

Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by John Piasecki, the Chief Executive Officer of PiAC, and Dan Newman, the Chief Technology Officer for Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. From discussing the challenges of hydrogen as a propulsion method and its opportunity as a clean and renewable energy source, to insights of what the future may hold for this industry, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.

Episode Highlights:

• Legacy and Evolution of Piasecki Aircraft Corporation: Discover the history and key milestones that led to the founding of PiAC.
  
  
• Piasecki’s Approach within the AAM Industry: Learn why PiAC considers themselves as an “ideas company” and how this is reflected with their ongoing defense and medical projects.
  
  
• Hydrogen Fuel Propulsion Technology: Learn about PiAC’s unique approach to using hydrogen as a propulsion method and their progress on their hydrogen fuel cell aircraft.
  
  
• Future Outlook of the Industry: Get insights of what the future holds for advanced air mobility and the potential of hydrogen to transform the industry. 
  

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