Members

• Executive expertise across general management, program governance, strategic growth, HR, business development, investor communications, and senior stakeholder management.

• Aerospace and defense executive with decades of certified aviation, mission-system, and eVTOL program experience. Built and led a highly cohesive core team delivering speed, efficiency, and trusted execution under demanding conditions.

• Combines deep eVTOL expertise with extensive helicopter aviation experience, the closest real-world analogue to advanced eVTOL platforms.

• Architect of prepared EASA DOA, POA, and Type Certification frameworks, with end-to-end leadership from concept and systems engineering to flight testing, industrial ramp-up, certification, and market entry.

• Delivered certified defense capabilities including precision strike systems, Manned-Unmanned Teaming, and NATO-standard solutions approved by governments and defense authorities.

• Pioneer in autonomy, advanced avionics, all-weather low-level operations, next-generation HMI, and industrial production scale-up.

• Founder of IAAMTrust - International Advanced Air Mobility Trust -

  • Professional identification of eVTOL/VTOL/UAV/Electirc Aircraft/Hybrid Aircraft/Flying Cars/PAVs/Suborbital Spacecrafts,

  • valuation for trade-ins 

  • calculation of repair costs 

  • creation of residual value forecasts

  • support for users in damage management.

• CEO of MAKONIS GmbH - AI & Infrastructure - The reliable partner for modern, secure, and sovereign solutions. ISO27001 and TISAX certified.

• Head of Arabian Aerial Adventure - 9.000 km Tour through Saudi Arabia by using Advanced Air Mobility

• Entrepreneur since ‘14, focused on cloud technology, databases, processes, LLM/AI and human interactions.

• Many years of successful aviation management experience.

• Built and brought several aircraft manufacturers to exits with int. investors.

• Rapidly built & scaled hard-hitting tech business & engineering teams.

• Founded Skyroads based on 30 years of deep aviation experience.

• Aerobatic and production test pilot.

• Austrian AeroSpace: Development of primary satellite structures

• Commercial pilot license (airplane and helicopter)

• Expert in the field Total Vehicle Architecture

• Expert in alternative drive trains like PHEV, BEV & FCEV

• multiple management roles at German and Chinese automotive OEM

• Fluent in the full process chain from research, predevelopment to series development

• Advanced Science Engineer & Master Degree in Robotics and AI +15 experience

• Business Development Professional Specialized in Drones, UAVs, Advanced Air Mobility

• UAVs trainer Certified ICAO AUVSI FAA EASA Business development Manager at SAMATWAIQ Saudi Arabia www.samatwaiq.sa

• Co-founder and CTO INVDRO Saudi Arabia www.invdro.com

• Co-founder Africa Flying and Engineering Tunisia www.afe-drone.com

• sustainability management with focus on impact insurance

• over 30 years of international non life underwriting with profitable results

• Innovator of Matrix Charging – the leading automated EV charging technology.

• Expert in EV charging technologies and charging infrastructure.

• Experience in forging international industry relationships, building up supply chains and charge point operating systems.

• Record in building and scaling a tech company with global impact.

• Master Degree of Computing in Remote Sensing & GIS

• +16 Years of experience.

• Honored to lead the great, first and biggest ever Drone Delivery Project in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in the world in terms of flying over +2 million people.

• Had a recognized contribution and Business Development in Drones and the Geospatial Industry in the Saudi market.

• Led many projects with full success for implementing Geospatial and UAV technologies.

• Playing a pivotal role in expanding Terra Drone presence in the Saudi Arabia market.

• Mark is a seasoned aviation leader with over 20 years of experience across military and civilian sectors, known for his operational excellence and forward-thinking approach to vertical mobility.

• Former Naval Officer & Pilot, Royal New Zealand Navy (14 years)

• 6,500+ flight hours across offshore, SAR, VIP/corporate, tourism, and utility operations

• Holds ATPL (Helicopter) with multi-engine and instrument ratings

• Degrees in Aviation Management and Information Design

• Roles include Safety Post Holder and Business Development Manager

• Board Member, Gulf Flight Safety Association – advocate for vertical aviation safety

• Founder & Managing Partner, Unified Aviation (Saudi Arabia & UAE)

• Inventor of MESH – a modular, eco-friendly helipad system for the air taxi era

• Combines deep flight experience, strategic insight, and a passion for sustainable innovation

• Muhammad has been an entrepreneur since 2008, launching several small businesses. Pursued a career as a management consultant with leading US and European firms.

• Appointed general manager at EATON in 2009 and established the company's manufacturing facilities from the ground up.

• Played a pivotal role in expanding Halliburton's presence in key markets across the eastern hemisphere.

• Supported ADNOC Distribution in acquiring 70 filling stations and expanding operations in Saudi Arabia in 2021.

• Launched a mobile fueling service while maintaining his entrepreneurial spirit.

• Left the corporate world in 2023 to focus on Savvy Charging Technologies.

• Leading innovative technology for charging EVs, e-VTOLs, e-bikes, and other electric devices.

• Leads and manages different strategic and R&D mobility projects funded by government entities in the region

• Drives strategic growth and operational excellence, consistently achieving sales and profit targets.

• Leads the development and execution of long-term strategic plans.

• Expert in streamlining organizational processes and implementing automation tools.

• Instrumental in securing significant deals and expanding the company's market presence.

• Oversees the productization strategy and the development of key software platforms.

• Proven ability to develop and implement effective HR and business development initiatives.

• Successfully builds and manages digital presence.

• Establishes and nurtures strategic partnerships.

• Leads efforts to achieve key certifications.

• Manages strategic projects and the FalconViz Academy.

• Well known in the  industry with over 24 years experience.

• Member of  Eurocontrol Drone Task Force, Team leader for the EUROCAE Vertiport Collaborative Decision Making standardisation work.

• Entrepreneur since ‘07, focused on aviation infrastructure , covering Air Traffic Management, Airports, Airspace and Advanced  Air Mobility.

• Founded IBG, secured a 130M EUR contract in  Qatar for FIFA WC 2022.

• Safety case work for ICAD/SANS, design of a new Airport Operations Control Centre for Riyadh Airport Co. 

• Around 20 years of experience in the Aviation industry in leadership roles

• Global Strategic Alliances, Policy initiatives, and making Framework with various industry stakeholders, Government bodies and Cities internationally for adopting UAM, eVTOL and AAM, Vertiports and support infrastructure. SPV and Advisory for cities worldwide adopting UAM, AAM.

• Help in Fund raising for SALAAM members on paid basis by the beneficiary member

• Consulting on framework for Financing and Leasing of UAM, AAM and eVTOLs and then tweaking it with various jurisdictions / countries / Civil Aviation authorities as per the various aspects which have bearing on Leasing and Financing. How Leasing and Financing can be set up in Ireland, Dubai/ Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and India

• Collaborations with global banks and financial institutions in due course of time

• Can work closely with Civil Aviation Authorities such as ICAO, FAA, EASA, DGCA India, UAE CAA, Saudi Arabia CAA

• Advisory on working with Airports, Global Industry Associations, IATA etc. to operationalise and commercialise UAM, AAM.

• Global framework, policies and covenants on Insurance of UAM amd AAM

• Creating an ESG Rating and ESG framework for this industry

• Setting up Framework and rules for MRO for UAM and AAM globally

Founder and architectural engineer leading the translation of complex aviation regulations into investable, compliant infrastructure plans through AI-powered technology.

• Founder and CEO of LYNEports, a proprietary SaaS platform that automates regulatory compliance and delivers ready-to-build layouts for vertiports, drone hubs, and low-altitude corridors.

• Advises sovereign wealth funds, REITs, real estate investment funds, hospitality groups, institutional investors, and banks on future-proofing portfolios with advanced air mobility infrastructure.

• Former Vertiport Design Architect at Lilium Aviation, shaping digital infrastructure concepts for 400+ sites worldwide.

• Alumna of Zaha Hadid Architects’ CODE group, pioneering computational and machine-learning design tools.

• Holds MSc in Advanced Technologies in Architecture and BSc in Architectural Engineering.

• Named a Top 50 Real Estate Innovation Company at Expo Real and a Top 50 Global GovTech Solution by Leading Cities’ QBE competition.

• Named among Zag Air’s 50 Advanced Air Mobility Changemakers 2025.

• Driving adoption of LYNEports’ platform across cities, airports, and real estate portfolios, positioning it as the “planning layer” of the low-altitude economy.

• Airbus A320 Captain, Airline Transport Pilot (ATPL) Holder, and GACA-Certified Check Airman

• 6,000+ flight hours in commercial aviation

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management

• Executive MBA

• Senior Aviation Program Leader & Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Advocate

• Extensive experience in aviation operations, safety, ATM, training, and regulatory compliance

• Member, Saudi Society of Transport and Logistics (STLA)

• Member, Circular Carbon Economy Association (CCEA)

• Committed to advancing the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.