STUTTGART, Germany and
CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche and
Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore
the premium urban air mobility market and the extension of urban
traffic into airspace. With this partnership, both companies will
leverage their unique market strengths and insights to study the
future of premium personal urban air mobility vehicles.
"Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as a sports car
manufacturer by becoming a leading brand for premium mobility. In
the longer term, this could mean moving into the third dimension of
travel," says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for
Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. "We are combining the strengths
of two leading global companies to address a potential key market
segment of the future."
As part of the partnership, the companies will create an
international team to address various aspects of urban air
mobility, including analysis of the market potential for premium
vehicles and possible use cases.
Boeing, Porsche and Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences are
also developing a concept for a fully electric vertical takeoff and
landing vehicle. Engineers from both companies, as well as Porsche
subsidiaries Porsche Engineering Services GmbH and Studio F.A.
Porsche, will implement and test a prototype.
"This collaboration builds on our efforts to develop a safe and
efficient new mobility ecosystem, and provides an opportunity to
investigate the development of a premium urban air mobility vehicle
with a leading automotive brand," said Steve Nordlund, Vice President and General
Manager of Boeing NeXt, an organization that is laying the
foundation for a next-generation mobility ecosystem in which
autonomous and piloted vehicles can safely coexist. "Porsche and
Boeing together bring precision engineering, style and innovation
to accelerate urban air mobility worldwide."
A 2018 study by Porsche Consulting forecasts that the urban air
mobility market will pick up speed after 2025. The study also
indicates that urban air mobility solutions will transport
passengers more quickly and efficiently than current conventional
means of terrestrial transport, at a lower cost and with greater
flexibility.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company
supports commercial and government customers in more than 150
countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and
leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a
legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in
technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in
its people and future growth.
Contact
Nadescha Vornehm
Porsche
+ 49 (0) 711 911 56025
+ 49 (0) 1523 911 2362
nadescha.vornehm@porsche.de
Boeing Communications
312-544-2002
media@boeing.com
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