Urban Aeronautics
Ofer Shifris has over 40 years of global aerospace experience. Among his notable positions is Senior Engineer and Preliminary and Structural Design Supervisor at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on such projects as the Lavi Fighter. He served as General Manager of the MATA Helicopter Division; the 428 Jet Aircraft program; the New Aircraft Programs; and the 787 IAI program. As Executive VP of Engineering and Aircraft Program at Talon Aircraft (Germany), he managed the development of an innovative second-generation business jet. As Engineering Director, VIP Programs at GCT Engineering Group, Ofer developed a business line to turn large commercial aircraft into VVIP configurations and certification capabilities.
Ofer holds a BS in aeronautical engineering from Technion Institute of Technology and an MBA from Technion and The Hebrew University.
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Urban Aeronautics
With a mission to revolutionize the future of urban air mobility for the benefit of the public and environment, they develop hydrogen-powered quiet 5-seater, car-sized aircraft designed specifically for city environments. Their aircraft is especially safe thanks to their groundbreaking patented fully-enclosed Fancraft™ rotor system and simplified piloting.