Christopher Yalden
Chief Financial Officer
Having spent nearly two decades in the aviation industry, both on the flight deck and in senior administrative positions, Chris' career has taken him through Australasia, the Pacific Islands, South East Asia and most recently as a Senior Boeing 777 pilot on ultra long haul routes across the Globe.
"During this time, I have witnessed the increasing integration of autonomous systems and unmanned aircraft into the traditional aviation environment and am a firm believer of the advantages, cost efficiencies and environmental benefits that AAM and eventually, fully autonomous air travel will provide."
"Seeing the exciting developments in this sector and knowing that it is a matter of “when and not if” autonomous air travel becomes widespread, it is imperative that the infrastructure to support these operations is in place when that time arrives. Leveraging my experience in commercial airline operations, I am excited to lead the team in ensuring the design of our vertiports meets the certification requirements laid out by the relevant regulatory bodies. Seamless integration into existing airspace environments, meeting noise abatement expectations and airspace related performance requirements are all essential considerations in the design process and will ensure not only the safe but harmonious operation of AAM within our population centres."
