Piasecki Aircraft Corporation

09/26/2025

Our President & CEO, John Piasecki, will be speaking at the Flying Hy Conference on November 5, 2025.

Hosted by HYSKY Society, the Flying Hy Conference brings together leaders, innovators, and advocates shaping the future of clean flight.

John will highlight Piasecki Aircraft’s commitment to advancing next-generation, sustainable rotorcraft technologies, paving the way for a greener, more efficient future in aerospace.

Sign up today: https://www.hysky.org/

08/29/2025

Our CEO John Piasecki sat down with Woodrow Bellamy III for the latest episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology Podcast to discuss the future of autonomous vertical lift and Piasecki’s growing role in next-generation uncrewed aircraft:

- The origins and unique modular design of Piasecki’s ARES multi-mission VTOL UAV
- The acquisition to KARGO UAV from Kaman Air Vehicles and the future of the program
- Piasecki's ongoing R&D in electric, hybrid-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion
- Collaborations with the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force to advance mission-ready solutions

🎙️ Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/piaseckis-kargo-uav-program-enabling-uncrewed-logistics/id1729644221?i=1000723095067

Podcast Episode · Aerospace & Defense Technology · 08/22/2025 · 20m

08/16/2025

We’re excited to unveil KARGO II, a next-generation uncrewed vertical-lift vehicle, offering a payload capacity of over 1,500 lb (680 kg), up to 850 nautical mile range, and 120 kt max speed. With a modular design, optimized shaft-driven transmission, and larger rotors, KARGO II delivers mission flexibility designed for both commercial and defense operations.

Inspired by real operator feedback and validated use cases, KARGO II is purpose-built for expeditionary logistics, supporting beyond-line-of-sight operations with autonomy and reliability. Commercial availability is targeted for late 2027, with initial demand exceeding 300 units across energy, logistics, disaster response, and remote infrastructure sectors.

https://www.newswire.com/news/piasecki-aircraft-unveils-kargo-ii-next-generation-autonomous-vtol-for-22623622

New Medium-Lift Cargo UAV Spirals Toward Production; Joins KARGO UAV Portfolio

08/08/2025

Our President & CEO, John Piasecki, will speak at the 6th International Hydrogen Aviation Conference (IHAC 2025) on September 4.

He will share our vision for hydrogen-powered rotorcraft and how we are driving innovation toward a sustainable future in advanced air mobility.

Learn more or register here: https://hy-hybrid.com/ihac-2025

View the draft agenda here:https://www.hy-hybrid.com/_files/ugd/e27014_568e495eff614261a02d220dfbe8d5ed.pdf

08/07/2025

A major milestone for Advanced Air Mobility.

The newly released international roadmap for AAM aircraft type certification, developed by aviation authorities from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, marks a crucial step toward global regulatory alignment.

At Piasecki Aircraft, we welcome this effort to streamline certification for next-generation aircraft. As we advance hydrogen-electric VTOL platforms, harmonized standards will be key to accelerating safe, scalable innovation across markets.

Read the details about this milestone here: https://www.caa.co.uk/newsroom/news/groundbreaking-roadmap-for-aircraft-of-the-future-released/

Landmark roadmap established between national aviation authorities from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.

08/06/2025

Hydrogen is striking back.

New momentum is building around hydrogen-powered aviation. Not only as a climate solution, but as a driver of economic growth, industrial innovation, and skilled workforce development.

Recent reports from Fathom Consulting, Green Alliance, and Cleantech for UK all emphasize hydrogen’s significant potential to transform aviation, enabling regional air mobility and driving innovation across various industries.

At Piasecki, we’re advancing hydrogen-electric VTOL technologies to meet these challenges head-on. Our goal is zero-emission vertical flight that’s scalable, certifiable, and sustainable across both civil and defense applications.

This is more than propulsion, it’s a new era of flight.

Read the article here: https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/07/30/green-technology/hydrogen-strikes-back

Discover the benefits of catalyzing the transition to hydrogen aviation as industry focus accelerates, according to new industry reports.

07/30/2025

As Avionics International highlights, the rise of Advanced Air Mobility depends on intelligent, adaptive avionics—and at Piasecki, we’re actively building that future.

Through our ADAPT program, we’re pioneering autonomous rotorcraft capabilities like Return-to-Base and Safe Landing Area Determination. A key part of this mission is our new partnership with Volz Servos , whose dual-redundant actuators are integrated into our CoAX 2D demonstrator to ensure reliable, damage-tolerant control.

Together, we’re advancing the safety, autonomy, and flexibility required for the next generation of rotorcraft and AAM platforms.

https://www.aviationtoday.com/2025/06/26/new-avionics-tech-is-powering-the-rise-of-advanced-air-mobility/

Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) Once a speculative concept reserved for futurists, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is now rapidly emerging as a practical reality, thanks largely to […]

07/18/2025

Check out the latest issue of H2TechOnline, where we explore why high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) hydrogen fuel cells are the “Ticket to Ride” for next-generation rotorcraft and eVTOL systems.

While batteries have some advantages for some applications, hydrogen offers the endurance, power, and range needed to take electric flight beyond the city limits into demanding missions like search-and-rescue and offshore operations.

Why HTPEM hydrogen fuel cells?

- Eliminates the heavy liquid cooling systems needed for low-temperature fuel cells

- Delivers continuous, aviation-grade power — including power-intensive takeoff

- Improves power-to-weight ratio (higher energy density and specific power) compared with batteries

- Enable longer-duration flight missions without needing to recharge

- Entirely zero-emission, making it the most sustainable fuel for aviation and aeronautics

The long-term trend is clear: H₂-powered eVTOLs deliver quieter, lighter, and cleaner performance for the next generation of flight.

Read the full article here: https://read.nxtbook.com/gulf_energy_information/h2tech/july_august_2025/column_fuel_cell_applications_vassalotti.html

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07/16/2025

Missed John Piasecki on the Aerospace Testing International Podcast? No worries — you can still catch this fascinating deep-dive into Piasecki Aircraft’s legacy, current drone and VTOL innovations, and bold expansion plans.

In this Testing Talk episode, John speaks with ATI editor Ben Sampson about:

- The company’s evolution from R&D powerhouse to manufacturing hub
- Cutting-edge programs like ARES and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion
- Piasecki’s test-first, problem-solving development philosophy
- And the historic acquisition of the former Sikorsky heliplex

https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/drones-air-taxis/john-piasecki-president-ceo-piasecki-aircraft.html

John Piasecki, President and CEO of US aerospace company Piasecki Aircraft talks to ATI editor Ben Sampson about the company’s growth and the rapid progress it is making on several drone development programs for the US military

07/10/2025

Join us virtually at IHAC 2025!

Our President & CEO, John Piasecki, will be speaking at IHAC 2025 on September 4th – hosted by Hy-Hybrid Energy. It will also feature Airbus Helicopters, Safran and Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories, Inc. We’re entering a defining era for hydrogen-powered flight, and this event brings together global innovators, engineers, and decision-makers committed to transforming aerospace sustainability.

At Piasecki Aircraft we strongly believe that decarbonization is a catalyst for breakthrough innovation. Events like IHAC are essential for sharing insights, strengthening collaboration, and accelerating real-world implementation.

Mark your calendars: 4 SEP, 2025
Learn more and register here: https://www.hy-hybrid.com/ihac-2025

07/09/2025

Congratulations to the E-VTOL Flight Test Council on five years of advancing critical conversations in the verticraft ecosystem. As the industry navigates complex certification paths for electric and hybrid VTOL systems, initiatives like this play a vital role in fostering transparent technical exchange across manufacturers, testers, regulators, and researchers.

At Piasecki, we’re deeply committed to safe, certifiable, and scalable VTOL innovations—from hydrogen-powered piloted rotorcraft to autonomous cargo platforms and beyond. The discipline and rigor of structured flight test development is essential to achieving this vision.

We're grateful to al lawless and the broader Vertical Flight Society community for building such a meaningful platform for collaboration and professional growth. All are welcome to join virtual E-VTOL FTC meetings every first Tuesday of the month at 11:00am Eastern.

https://evtol.news/news/the-e-vtol-flight-test-council-five-years-of-progress

By Al Lawless Vertiflite, July/August 2025 Anyone as

07/04/2025

Our CEO, John Piasecki, recently joined Ben Sampson of Aerospace Testing International on the "Testing Talk" podcast to talk about the transformation underway at Piasecki Aircraft. From fielding cutting-edge VTOLs for the U.S. military to acquiring a former Sikorsky facility — and much more ahead — we’re scaling up to deliver next-gen rotorcraft.

In this wide-ranging conversation, John shares insights on:
💡 Why “the need has to drive the solution” in aerospace innovation
💡 Lessons from developing the world’s first unmanned quadrotor in the 1950s
💡 How ducted-fan VTOLs like the ARES are designed to land on city streets
💡 Why hydrogen fuel cells, not lithium-ion, can unlock affordable vertical flight
💡 How Piasecki uses small, focused teams to move fast without tripping over each other

🎙️ Listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/testing-talk-john-piasecki-president-ceo-piasecki-aircraft/id1521165046?i=1000715622094

Podcast Episode · The Aerospace Testing International Podcast · 03/07/2025 · 26m