We have been incredibly hectic over the past few months with various R&D funding proposals being made to DASA (the UK Defence Accelerator associated with DSTL Porton Down) and several different market developments evolving to the point where working partnership arrangements are being put in place to jointly develop and exploit the new opportunities, which… Continue reading ASST Update October 2024
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Launch of Wefunder Pitch
We have now launched a Wefunder pitch for people to indicate their interest in investing in ASST. The link is: https://wefunder.com/active.safety.system.technologies.inc We are using the ‘Testing the Waters’ facility on Wefunder in order to gauge the level of interest before setting the target raise for the round, which has to be declared on the Form… Continue reading Launch of Wefunder Pitch
Airborne platforms for sustainment & replenishment- Emergency Descent Arrest System (EDAS)
ABBS have issued a response to the US Rapid Reaction Technology Office’s (RRTO) RFI relating to Thunderstorm for Contested Logistics. This outlines how the Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Limited Emergency Descent Arrest System (EDAS) can be used to provide a controlled landing in essentially all circumstances for airborne platforms for sustainment and replenishment Technology… Continue reading Airborne platforms for sustainment & replenishment- Emergency Descent Arrest System (EDAS)
Mutual Cooperation Agreement with US Based Aviation Safety Resources
Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Limited (ABBS), a global leader in protection solutions for the aviation and Advanced/Urban Air Mobility (AAM/UAM) markets today announced a strategic alliance agreement with US based Aviation Safety Resources, Inc., (ASR) an innovative company that designs, tests and produces Aircraft Emergency Parachute Recovery Systems (AEPRS). The agreement launches a joint… Continue reading Mutual Cooperation Agreement with US Based Aviation Safety Resources
Agreement re Energy-Absorbing Crashworthy Seats
ABBS have an agreement with a world-leading Israeli supplier of energy-absorbing seats for armoured vehicles and offshore racing power boats. Following our approach to them, they are now developing seats for Crashworthy Urban Air Mobility aircraft (UAMs) and other light aircraft/helicopters for ABBS to sell. The company has many years of experience in designing energy-absorbing… Continue reading Agreement re Energy-Absorbing Crashworthy Seats
eVTOLS – EASA Publish Study on the Societal Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility in Europe
EASA (the European Union Aviation Safety Agency) has now published the outcome of a study into how acceptable Urban Air Mobility (UAMs) will be to members of Society across Europe. The study focussed on 4 cities across the EU which had been identified as the potential target markets for Urban Air Mobility; focussing on drones… Continue reading eVTOLS – EASA Publish Study on the Societal Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility in Europe
Importance of an Emergency Descent Arrest System for eVTOL Aircraft
Emergency Descent Arrest Systems (also known as Ballistic Parachute Recovery Systems) are an essential element when it comes to aircraft safety. In the event of an emergency, such as a bird strike or power failure, a parachute system can be deployed which helps to land the aircraft safely. The large parachute required to provide a… Continue reading Importance of an Emergency Descent Arrest System for eVTOL Aircraft
What are eVTOL Aircraft: Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft
Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft have always been seen as an ideal for military applications – they do not require a specialist runway and use less physical space and infrastructure to get into the air and land. There is a history of various attempts to create a successful VTOL aircraft; but perhaps the most… Continue reading What are eVTOL Aircraft: Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft
eVTOL Safety Standards – a Pressing Need
As the eVTOL aircraft industry moves forwards towards offering commercial air-taxi services and first responder services, there is a growing need to define how these aircraft will be safe for use within an urban environment. We are already seeing announcements of planned mini airports for electric aircraft – with Lilium currently planning to launch 10… Continue reading eVTOL Safety Standards – a Pressing Need
ABBS & AVCP Role in VTOL Safety Standards
Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Limited is presently tasked by Working Group 112 (Vertical Take Off and Landing, VTOL), Working Group 3 (Safety) of EUROCAE (European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment) to create requirements, guidance and specification documents covering: Emergency Descent Arrest (EDAS) Systems and Energy Absorbing Seat systems for VTOL aircraft. For Energy… Continue reading ABBS & AVCP Role in VTOL Safety Standards