Surf Air is the first Part 135 operator to join the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies Consortium’s future of aviation research.
Surf Air Mobility has joined the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies Consortium as a member organization.
It is the first Part 135 passenger operator to join CAAT.
Per the announcement, CAAT is a national initiative between the Texas A&M University System and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The group is designed to bring together government, academia, and industry participants to advance the safe integration of emerging electric aircraft, autonomous systems, and advanced aviation technologies into the National Airspace System.
Joining the group makes Surf Air eligible to respond to FAA-funded task orders exclusive to consortium members.
Surf Air will also have visibility into FAA-sponsored research priorities.
That includes emerging aviation technology needs and evaluation pathways available to CAAT member organizations.
Surf Air will have access to opportunities with academic, industry, nonprofit, and government partners across the consortium.
CEO Deanna White said, “Surf Air Mobility is building an intelligent operating system for air mobility, and the CAAT gives us a direct connection to the FAA’s research and development priorities that will shape the future of aviation.”
She added, “Membership puts us alongside the organizations defining how next-generation aviation technologies integrate into the national airspace and positions us to leverage the impact of our operational, data, and AI-enabled software capabilities.”
Acting Associate Director Albert Bejarano said, “Surf Air Mobility brings a valuable industry perspective through its real-world aviation operations, operational data, and software-enabled capabilities.”
He noted, “Their participation strengthens the consortium’s ability to support FAA-sponsored research, working group discussions, and future technology evaluation efforts.”
Surf Air is seeking to “support the modernization of air operations and the adoption of next-generation aircraft.”
It operates one of the largest U.S. commuter airline networks in addition to its on-demand charter and jet card platforms.
Last month, billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel revealed a 7.1% stake in the company.
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