Panel Presentations
Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Experts From across aviation will discuss the latest developments in both Advanced electric Fuel Cell and Hybrid Electric Propulsion for use cases in regional air mobility. Learn from this industry panel on the challenges of integrating different forms of power generation, the benefits and options on the road to certification for Advanced Air Mobility and Regional Air Mobility.ModeratorAngelo CollinsExecutive Director Vertical Flight Society SpeakersJean BottiCEO and CTO Volt Aero SAKyle Martin MEng CEng MRAeSVice President, European Affairs General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)James Byatt Business Development Manager Drive System DesignAtiqah PillainProgram Manager of Digital Standards Alliance Val MiftakovCEO and CTO Zero Evia SA
Jean BottiCEO and CTO Volt Aero SAJean is the CEO and CTO of VoltAero SA and also the Co-Founder. From March 2016 until March 2017, he was Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at Philips NV. In Netherlands. From May 2006 to March 2016 he was Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer. Botti began his professional career at Renault in 1978 before joining the Chassis Engineering division of General Motors in the U.S. in 1989. Upon his return to France in 1992, Botti was appointed General Motors’ Director of European Engineering for chassis components. In 1997, he returned to the U.S. to take over the reins of the Delphi Corporation’s Customer Solution Center, a position he held until 2002. From 2002 to 2004, he managed Delphi’s new corporate Dynamics, Propulsion and Thermal Innovation Center as Chief Technical Officer. He rounded out his time at Delphi as the Business Line Executive for the Powertrain product line, before joining Airbus Group in 2006.As of 2021, Botti holds 37 patents and four defensive publications for the work carried out over the course of his career, and was elected as a Delphi Hall of Fame fellow. He also received the General Motors President’s Council Award in 1998, and was named a fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).Botti graduated from the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) in Toulouse, France, in 1986, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He pursued further studies in the U.S., where he earned an MBA from Central Michigan University and a degree in Research and Development Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), both in 1991. In addition, he was awarded a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the National Conservatory of Arts and Trades (CNAM) Paris in 1995, in collaboration with the University of Michigan. Botti was awarded honorary degrees from Bath University and Cardiff University in 2010 and 2012 respectively, both in the U.K., as well as from the U.S´s University of South Alabama in 2014.During his time with Airbus Group, he pushed the Group forward on the path of innovation in various areas and through many initiatives. Botti’s perhaps best-known initiative, the E-Fan all-electric aircraft, is a pioneering project for which he has received many international awards – including the prestigious “Pro Pilot Award” for the “Best Aviation Technical Development of the Year 2015” at the 13th Annual Living Legends
Atiqah PillainTechnical Program Manager EUROCAEAtiqah Pillain leads sustainability-focused programs at EUROCAE, where she oversees Working Groups including WG-113 (Hybrid-Electric Propulsion), WG-80 (Hydrogen and Fuel Systems), and WG-116 (High Voltage Systems). Her work involves coordinating collaboration between OEMs, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance technical standards that support aviation’s transition toward decarbonization and innovation. She maintains a close relationship with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and monitors European R&D projects within the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking.She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and New Energies. In addition to her role at EUROCAE, she currently leads Standardization Subgroup 3 (WG-4 SG-3) within the EU Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation (AZEA).The Digital Revolution Join a panel of experts from aerospace OEMs, digital consulting companies, and engineering solution providers to discuss their digital transformation journeys. Learn more about the challenges they faced and the successes they achieved using real-world examples. The discussion will also include insights into lessons learned and where standards may help support future digital transformation efforts. ModeratorAngelo CollinsExecutive Director Vertical Flight Society SpeakersJak LinkelSenior Project Engineer at MTSITodd WohlingSystems Engineer at Intech ASJean-Baptiste Quincy Aerospace & Defense Solution Director at Dassault SystèmesSimon Powel, Sr.Senior Program Manager of Digital Standards Alliance Philippe Naneix Head of Engineering for the Power Division of Safran
SAE Workshop Schedule
14:00
Introduction 14:15
Keynote – General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)14:30 – 15:30
Hybrid & Electric Propulsion5:30 – 16:00
Coffee and Refreshments 16:00 – 17:15
The Digital Engineering Revolution7:15 – 17:30
Closing Remarks / NetworkingSAE Reception to Immediately Follow
Mezzanine de la Grande Galerie
Please RSVP by June 6, 2025
14:00
Introduction 14:15
Keynote – General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)14:30 – 15:30
Hybrid & Electric Propulsion5:30 – 16:00
Coffee and Refreshments 16:00 – 17:15
The Digital Engineering Revolution7:15 – 17:30
Closing Remarks / NetworkingSAE Reception to Immediately Follow
Mezzanine de la Grande Galerie
Please RSVP by June 6, 2025
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