The MoU marks a strategic partnership that underscores their commitment to advancing innovation and research in air mobility, the partners said.
Professor Riccardo Patriarca, scientific coordinator at Sapienza University, highlighted the partnership's potential to bridge academia and industry. He said: “This partnership will enable our researchers and students to engage in transformative projects and develop practical solutions for the air mobility sector. By fostering innovation and collaboration, we aim to train future leaders while advancing the boundaries of what’s possible in aviation.”
The collaboration will focus on developing innovative solutions for integrating advanced aviation technologies, with an emphasis on risk management, resilience, and operational efficiency. By uniting their strengths in aerospace engineering and air mobility systems, the partnership aims to tackle emerging challenges in air transport through research, knowledge exchange, and the development of new methodologies.
“As the oldest university in Rome, with the largest student body in Europe and a rich history of excellence, Sapienza brings extraordinary depth to this collaboration,” said Dan Sloat, Institute founder and president. “This MoU reflects our shared commitment to advancing innovation in air mobility while empowering the next generation of professionals.”
Under the MoU, the institutions will collaborate on a variety of initiatives, including research projects and educational opportunities. The agreement offers Sapienza’s student body of over 120,000, along with its academic staff, the chance to engage in groundbreaking research supported by the AAM Institute’s data, tools, and expertise. According to the organisations, this partnership embodies their shared vision of strengthening connections between academia, industry, and the evolving field of AAM.
