🛩️ Irish citizens: have your say on how drones and air taxis should be used in Ireland's skies! EALU-AER's public survey is live—only 3 weeks left to share your views on safety, privacy, flight zones & more. Take the survey 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/drones_IE

Ireland's first fully electric powered flight took off from Shannon last week! 🚀 FMCI teamed up with BETA Technologies to bring their production-intent ALIA CTOL aircraft to Europe, making the first step towards electrification. Learn more at: tinyurl.com/yjdj7z6h

So glad to have the support of The Shannon Airport Group for these milestone flights out of Shannon Airport. This moment is the result of years of groundwork and partnerships that positioned Ireland, and particularly the Shannon region, at the forefront of innovative aviation.

A closer look at our event with BETA Technologies, premiering the ALIA CTOL aircraft for its grand European tour ✈️⚡️ This event marked the first fully electric flights in Ireland, ushering in a new era of cleaner, quieter, and more accessible aviation.

We'll be at the International Paris Air Show next week, will you? ✈️🇫🇷

L’Ambassade a rejoint Enterprise Ireland et des entreprises irlandaises au #SalonDuBourget 🇮🇪✈️ Félicitations à futuremobilityireland & BETA Technologies pour le 1er vol en Irlande d’un avion électrique commercial piloté – de Shannon à Paris. Une avancée pour la mobilité durable. 🌍⚡️

For World UFO Day, we're identifying three of the leading aircraft models driving AAM 🛸👇 With many new concepts in development, we might soon start seeing more of these unfamiliar aircraft in our skies creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable aerial pathways.

FMCI hosted the official launch event for AIRMOB (Developing Skills and Capabilities for Innovative Air Mobility)🎉 This project will enhance vocational education and training in relevant areas for AAM. Learn more about the project and launch event here: fmci.ie/airmob-launch/

Lights, camera, action 📽️🎬 What was the camera crew doing at FMCI this week? Stay tuned to find out!

Happy birthday FMCI 🥳 It's been 3 years since our official inauguration. This year was one for the books, with ✈️ Ireland's first electric flights 📰 FMCI's Skyward Bound report launch 🚘 New automotive data capture services And many more accomplishments! Thanks for the support

Julie Garland, CEO and founder of our partner Avtrain, makes a great case for Ireland in the international AAM landscape.

Honoured to have hosted a delegation of AAM innovators from Oklahoma last week. From showcasing Irish innovation and AAM use cases to building bridges between nations, this visit moved us forward towards the collective goal of smarter, safer, and more sustainable air mobility.

Bhí Tomás Ó Síocháin, Príomhfheidhmeannach Údarás na Gaeltachta, ag labhairt le foireann futuremobilityireland sa tSionainn ag plé deiseanna nuálaíochta. Sa phictiúr le Tomás tá Russell Vicers, Diarmuid Ó Conchubhair agus Wassim Derguech #TacúChunTairbhe

Your input can help us identify the skills and capabilities most needed in the IAM workforce! These insights will be used to design training that aligns with industry requirements. Let us know your experiences: surveymonkey.com/r/2H8V728

Russell Vickers, CEO of FMCI, joined Enterprise Ireland and other Irish aviation leaders in the US last week, meeting global pioneers in Advanced Air Mobility & electric aviation. Ireland stands as the gateway to AAM in Europe—and American innovators are taking notice.

#FMCI CEO and R&D Funding Manager; Russell Vickers and Diarmuid Ó Conchubhair presenting FMCIs poster showcasing Ireland's growing role in future mobility and automated vehicle research EARPA Form Forum in Brussels this week. #EARPA #FORMFORUM #FutureMobility #CAV

FMCI’s Russell Vickers and Diarmuid Ó Conchubhair joined the first in-person meeting of the @InterregEurope #SMARTAUTO project in Magdeburg. Partners from 7 countries shared insights on autonomous driving policies and progress—and even took a ride on an autonomous shuttle! 🚐

We're finalists for the Best Use of Technology and Best Emerging Aviation Technology awards! 🎉✈️ These nominations recognise the ÉALÚ-AER project solution, but more importantly create an opportunity for industry players to come together and celebrate creative innovation.

Looking forward to speaking on Advanced Air Mobility with other industry innovators next week!

How does FMCI use its Tesla vehicles? Find out in today's #TechTuesday video, a special edition of Meet the Fleet. 🚗⚡️ From advanced driving systems to emergency safety responses, learn how we develop and test advanced mobility with the Tesla Model 3.