Ambitious Air Mobility Group NL Holding N.V. (AAMG) has entered into binding investment terms with Zuri.com SE (Zuri) to drive forward the next phase of Zuri’s hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft program. The partnership aims to fast-track the development, certification, and rollout of Zuri’s innovative VTOL platform across passenger, cargo, and defense sectors.
The investment will also fuel work on unmanned and optionally piloted versions of the aircraft, expanding its potential for cargo transport and defense operations. By combining AAMG’s strategic backing with Zuri’scutting-edge technology, the collaboration marks another step toward a more efficient and sustainable future in advanced air mobility.
3 Core Areas of Partnership
Strategic investment:
AAMG has entered into a long-term partnership with Zuri as both an industrial and financial ally, providing support for the company’s hybrid-electric aircraft program and contributing to its continued business growth
Aircraft orders:
AAMG will place forward orders for unmanned versions of Zuri’s hybrid eVTOL and optionally human piloted aircraft configurations for air cargo,logistics, and defense/military operations
Program collaboration:
Certification acceleration
Commercial production
Operation deployment
“AAMG brings not only investment but also experience and an international network that strengthens our ability to accelerate certification and production toward operational deployment. This partnership reinforces Zuri’s mission to deliver sustainable hybrid-electric aviation across defence and civilian markets.”– Michal Illich, Founder and CEO, Zuri
“This partnership marks a clear step toward delivering transformative long-range regional capabilities through hybrid-electric aviation. Zuri’s manned and unmanned platforms provide class-leading performance for both cargo and civilian VTOL operations. They have a compelling vision that maximises the impact of our vertiport network and regional air mobility.” – Robert Kamp, CEO & Senior Partner, AAMG
“A milestone moment for Zuri and for sustainable hybrid-electric aviation. Proud of what our team has achieved and grateful for the collaboration that will help accelerate certification and move hybrid VTOL aircraft closer to commercial reality.”– Robert Demmer, Chief Marketing Officer, Zuri
Zuri.com SE
Founded in 2017 by CEOMichal Illich
Headquartered in Prague, Czechia 🇨🇿
Manufacturer of Zuri eVTOL
Hybrid-electric propulsion
700 km (435 miles) range
350km/h (217 mph)speed to rescue patients quickly
Tourism, regional air travel/commutes
Use in civilian and military SAR & MEDEVAC
Cargo/logistics support
Runs on aviation fuel, SAF-compatible from day one
4 passenger plus 1 pilot (passenger configuration)
1 reclining patient, up to 2 medical personnelplus 1 pilot (MEDEVAC & SAR configuration)
Zuri’s hybrid eVTOL aircraft
Zuri’s eVTOL features exquisite styling and refinement to be expected from a European luxurious eVTOL aircraft.
Cabin view of the Zuri hybrid eVTOL (vantage from right rear seat)360 degree view of Zuri’s hybrid-electric eVTOL (video courtesy of Zuri)
Long Range Thanks to Zuri’s Hybrid Technology
Diagram depicting hybrid electric turboshaft engine and batteries of a Zuri eVTOL (Photo courtesy of Zuri)
A turboshaft engine, which can be powered by SAF fuel provides power for the propulsion system, and charges the batteries en route. Having a turboshaft engine, allows the eVTOL to run with smaller batteries. Zuri uses not just smaller batteries, but batteries that are 1/3 of the size of an all-electric eVTOL. This is of great importance due to the huge mass electric batteries have. By reducing the size by 1/3 and therefore weight of batteries, the Zuri eVTOL can have an optimal power to weight ratio.
Graph showing power in watt hours per kilogram in an all-electric vs hybrid powertrain (Graph courtesy of Zuri)
Aircraft need to be as light as possible, and batteries can be rather heavy. This dilemma is of greater consequence for aircraft than for cars and trucks. Therefore batteries that could be created with a higher level of energy for a given weight or mass, will be more advantageous for aircraft. A good way to compare the amount of energy that can be stored (for a given weight), between batteries and aviation fuel sources is by their specific energy. In terms of batteries, specific energy (energy stored per unit mass) is measured in Wh/kg. We can see the 5-foldpower to weight/mass ratio of hybrid eVTOLs (1360 Wh/kg) versus all-electric eVTOLs (230-280 Wh/kg) is possible thanks to the use of aviation fuel in a hybrid-electric turboshaft engine, rather than solely relying on batteries (which at the moment are much less energy dense). A turbogenerator with a mass of 225 kg can produce ~600 kWh in 2 hours from 216 kg of fuel. While battery technology is slowly improving, and Tesla batteries increasing (in Wh/kg) at a rate of ~15% every 5 years; Zuri‘s eVTOL design provides a great deal of specific energy in a practical and meaningful way using current⚡technology!
About AAMG:
Ambitious Air Mobility Group N.V. focuses on driving sustainable transformation in aviation, with investments spanning electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, vertiport infrastructure, and ecosystem development. The group collaborates with major OEMs, technology partners, and infrastructure players to bring scalable, commercially viable AAM solutions to market.
AAMG is also partnered with Japan’s AirMobility Inc., aiming to expand into Asia-Pacific markets while coordinating global strategy.
Ambitious Air Mobility Group & NET Zero (A.A.M.G)
A.A.M.G is a cooperation between AirMobility INC.-Japan and The Ambitious Group.
European industrial and investment holding company focused on accelerating the sustainable transformation of aviation
Strategic focus on electric and hybrid-electricaircraft and vertiport infrastructure
AAMG’s Vertiport Projects:
These vertiport projects are currently at various stages of development, and feature sustainable, off-grid energy units, which form the backbone of AAMG’s infrastructure philosophy.
Fleet of Zuri hybrid eVTOLs at a vertiport (image courtesy of Zuri.com SE)
EU, UK, and Morocco
AAMG vertiport projects within the EU, North Africa, and UAE (image courtesy of Ambitious Air Mobility Group)Range of a Zuri eVTOL from Paris, France
ABC Islands – Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao
AAMG vertiport projects within the Caribbean (image courtesy of Ambitious Air Mobility Group)Zuri’s hybrid eVTOL can land on a mega yacht helipad in the Caribbean Sea
UAE
AAMG vertiport projects within the UAE (image courtesy of Ambitious Air Mobility Group)Range of a Zuri eVTOL from Dubai, UAE
Partnership & Solid Strategy For Success
The partnership between AAMG and Zuri marks a significant milestone in the evolution of hybrid-electric aviation. By combining AAMG’s industrial expertise and financial backing with Zuri’s innovative approach to sustainable air mobility, the collaboration sets the stage for advancing next-generation aircraft technology. As the industry moves toward greener, more efficient flight solutions, this alliance underscores a shared commitment to shaping the future of regional and urban air transport.
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