Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in Aerospace and Defense – Thematic Intelligence
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Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in Aerospace and Defense Thematic Intelligence Report Overview
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are a type of aircraft that utilize electric power to hover, fly, take off, and land vertically. Driven primarily by a growing demand for urban air mobility or ‘air taxis’ to proliferate short-range air travel in congested cities, this technology has witnessed growing interest since the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) published the ‘Puffin Papers’ in 2009 and 2010.
The concept design demonstrated the ability to fly a single-person craft with a Lithium-iron-phosphate battery, and since then there has been a wave of start-ups seeking venture financing, investment from transport companies such as Uber and United Airlines, and established names in the aerospace world launching their projects or collaborating with smaller firms.
The eVTOL in aerospace and defense thematic intelligence report provides an overview of the eVTOL market, outlines advances in technology and key programs, and provides insight into current procurement and research trends.
eVTOL in Aerospace and Defense: Key Trends
The key trends that are associated with the eVTOL theme are advanced air mobility/urban air mobility, rise in environmental, social & governance (ESG) concerns, and the use of electric aircraft in defense.
ESG Concerns: Any electric vehicle is evidently of zero operational emissions, but there are concerns over the environmental impact of sourcing raw materials needed for components such as lithium for batteries (lifecycle emissions). However, eVTOL aircraft do not emit exhaust fumes that cause substantial local pollution in urban areas and Uber’s ‘elevate’ study predicted that some eVTOL designs can achieve overall aggregate energy usage efficiencies of up to three times higher than conventional fixed-wing and rotorcrafts.
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eVTOL in Aerospace and Defense – Industry Analysis
The key uses of eVTOL are mobility as a service (MaaS), emergency services, cargo & freight, and personal travel.
Mobility as a service (MaaS): The primary factor driving eVTOL is that it acts as an alternative to the car, bus, taxi, or rail travel, particularly for travel within large urban areas or between cities (‘intercity’). Most eVTOL designs intended primarily for MaaS usage aim for parameters approximate to these metrics. Typical passenger capacity in most designs’ ranges from two to six.
eVTOL in Aerospace and Defense - Value Chain Analysis
GlobalData’s eVTOL value chain consists of civilian use cases and military use cases. The technology layer & breakdown comes under these two.
Technology Layer: Technology layers consists of electric propulsion, batteries, aerostructures, artificial intelligence, avionics & semiconductor, and ground infrastructure.
eVTOL in aerospace and defense Value Chain
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Major Companies Associated with eVTOL
Some of the leading companies making their mark within the eVTOL theme in aircraft are:
- Joby
- Vertical
- Archer
- Volocopter
- Eve (Embraer)
Some of the leading companies making their mark within the eVTOL theme in batteries are:
- Rolls Royce
- Siemens
- Safran
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Aerospace and Defense Sector Scorecard
At GlobalData, we use a scorecard approach to predict tomorrow’s leading companies within each sector. Our sector scorecards have three screens: a thematic screen, a valuation screen, and a risk screen. The aerospace, defense, and security sector scorecard has three screens:
- The thematic screen tells us who are the overall leaders in the 10 themes that matter most, based on our thematic engine.
- The valuation screen ranks our universe of companies within a sector based on selected valuation metrics.
- Our risk screen ranks companies within a sector based on overall investment risk.
Aerospace and Defense Sector Scorecard – Thematic Screen
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eVTOL in Aerospace and Defense Thematic Report Overview
Report Pages | 59 |
Regions Covered | Global |
Value Chains | Technology Layer & Breakdown |
Leading Companies (Aircraft) | Joby, Vertical, Archer, Volocopter, Eve (Embraer) |
Leading Companies (Batteries) | Rolls Royce, Siemens, Safran |
Scope
- The key next-generation technology and air transport challenge that the electric aviation sector faces are covered.
- The investment opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, and institutional investors, across the whole eVTOL value chain, are covered.
- Highlights from the range of different eVTOL programs currently being undertaken by various military organizations and private companies.
Key Highlights
- Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the defense market.
- Analysis of the various eVTOL programs currently under development, as well historical electric aircraft and autonomy research initiatives.
Reasons to Buy
- Determine potential investment companies based on trend analysis and market projections.
- Gaining an understanding of the market challenges and opportunities surrounding the Unmanned Maritime Vehicles theme.
- Understanding how spending on eVTOL aircraft will fit into the overall market and which spending areas are being prioritized.
Joby
Archer
EHang
Honeywell
Analog Devices
Wisk
Airbus
Boeing
Vertical
Jaunt
EVE
Aurora
Kappa
Sony
Samsung
Nvidia
Intel
Continental AG
Thales Group
Rockwell Collins
Diehl
Garmin
Luminar
Hexagon
Parker
BAE Systems
Embraer
Stem
Sensata
Moog
Qualcomm
IBM
Microsoft
Dark Trace
Boston Materials
Hexcel
Spirit AeroSystems
GKN Aerospace
Toray Advanced Composites
Panasonic
BHP
Glencore
SQM
Tianqi
FMC
Umicore
Celgard
Beijing Easpring
3M
Mitsubishi
Siemens
LG
CATL
Solvay
Albemarle
Rolls-Royce
GE Aviation
Safran
Siemens
Astronics
Apitech
Volocopter
Lilium
American Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Texas Instruments
Textron
Bell
Beta
Table of Contents
Frequently asked questions
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What is the key factor driving the eVTOL market?
The eVTOL market is driven primarily by a growing demand for urban air mobility or ‘air taxis’ to proliferate short-range air travel in congested cities.
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What are the key components of the eVTOL value chain?
GlobalData’s eVTOL value chain consists of civilian use cases and military use cases. The technology layer & breakdown comes under these two.
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Which leading companies are making their mark within the eVTOL theme in the aircraft segment?
Some of the leading companies making their mark within the eVTOL theme in the aircraft segment are Joby, Vertical, Archer, Volocopter, and Eve (Embraer).
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Which leading companies are associated with the eVTOL theme in battery segments?
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