Jump Aero Launched to Bring eVTOL Revolution to First Responders

Founded by experienced aviation entrepreneurs, Jump Aero’s mission is to leverage electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology to cut emergency response times in half. Jump Aero says its launch product will safely carry first responders to the scene of an emergency at top speeds in excess of 200 mph and be capable of landing on a typical suburban street. The founding leadership team consists of MIT-trained founders of Terrafugia, Still Water Design, and the Community Air Mobility Initiative. Initial funding for Jump Aero comes from angel investors with deep experience in the aviation industry.

“Our goal is to empower our heroes become real-life superheroes. We intend to fly first responders to the scene of an emergency as quickly and safely as technology will allow. Jump Aero is the first eVTOL company focused exclusively on bringing this revolutionary capability to emergency response. It is a privilege for everyone on the Jump Aero team to have the opportunity to develop a product specifically for this critical societal need. We are excited to partner with local communities and first responder organizations to help our heroes save lives.” – Dr. Carl Dietrich, Founder & President Jump Aero invites first responder organizations with an interest in learning more about our revolutionary technology to contact us through our website [www.jumpaero.com] for more information.

Jump Aero Incorporated is headquartered in Petaluma, California.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.