The race is on to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to market — and the companies that can move from concept to certification fastest will shape the future of air mobility. As the industry matures and the competition intensifies, it’s clear that success isn’t just about having a great design. It’s about managing complexity, aligning teams, accelerating certification, and building to scale from day one.
A new executive brief from Dassault Systèmes explores how the most advanced eVTOL innovators are overcoming these challenges using a holistic, cloud-based approach.
Three Challenges Slowing Down eVTOL Programs
The opportunity is enormous — McKinsey predicts eVTOL fleets could rival those of today’s largest airlines by 2030. But speed to market requires more than urgency; it demands precision and coordination. The brief outlines three major pain points that stand in the way of faster, more scalable aircraft development:
1- Managing Design Complexity
Today’s eVTOLs integrate advanced aerodynamics, electrification, avionics and safety-critical systems. With teams spread across disciplines and geographies, disconnected tools can lead to misalignment and costly delays.
2- Accelerating Certification
Certification is no longer a final step — it’s an integral part of the design process. The challenge is ensuring compliance throughout development, not just at the end.
3- Scaling Fast to Market
Moving from functional prototype to full-rate manufacturing requires a digital foundation that can scale — without slowing you down.
Inside the Executive Brief: Get Cleared for Takeoff
The executive brief provides a clear and actionable roadmap for advanced air mobility companies looking to gain an edge. Based on real-world insights and proven aerospace practices, it highlights how the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform on the cloud enables teams to:
- Unify design, simulation and collaboration in a single environment
- Build with certification in mind — from day one
- Design for manufacturing to support production at rate
- Align stakeholders around a shared source of truth
Why Now?
The window to lead in advanced air mobility is open — but not for long. Regulatory frameworks are taking shape, investment interest is high, and the race to certify and commercialize aircraft is accelerating. While many are still navigating fragmented tools and processes, a growing number of innovators are laying down digital foundations built for speed, agility and scale.
The executive brief shows how to do just that — and how your team can stay ahead.
Ready to Move Faster?
Whether you’re navigating early development or preparing for certification, this executive brief outlines the strategic path forward. See how a cloud-based platform approach is helping eVTOL innovators build smarter and scale with confidence.
Pierre is a Marketing Director at Dassault Systèmes. He has been working in the high-tech industry over the past 20 years. His experience spans development, consulting, product management, and marketing roles in small to very large companies. Pierre also holds a BCompSc and a MBA.