Nova Systems has joined a coalition of defence industry, research and government partners in support of the establishment of the Australian Air Mobility Cooperative Research Centre (AAM CRC) through the Australian Government's CRC Grants Program.
“Our involvement with the AAM CRC reflects Nova’s commitment to shaping the future of aerospace in Australia,” Nova Systems CEO, Dean Rosenfield, said.
If successful, the AAM CRC will be a national initiative focused on advancing sovereign capabilities in autonomous air capability.
“We’re excited to contribute our expertise to help solve real-world integration challenges and support the development of Australian capabilities," Rosenfield stated.
The proposed CRC has aims to address key challenges in the sector, including regional connectivity, environmental sustainability, airspace integration, and public trust in emerging technologies.
With a broad Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC), Nova is, according to the company, uniquely positioned to support the regulatory and operational frameworks necessary for the safe deployment of AAM technologies in Australian airspace.
The proposed AAM CRC is a consortium of more than 50 organisations across industry, academia, and government. If awarded, the CRC will deliver a multi-year program of collaborative research and development to accelerate Australia’s leadership in next-generation air mobility.