Episode 224: Paulo Venancio, Aerospace Chief Engineer, Expleo

The eVTOL Insights Podcast · Jul 23, 2026 · 25m

In this episode, Paulo discuss the engineering realities of bringing advanced air mobility from flight testing to commercial operations. He argues that certification remains the industry's defining milestone, with successful flight test campaigns providing regulators the confidence needed to approve new aircraft. Paolo explains how startups must build industrialisation, supply chains, airworthiness capabilities and long-term support structures alongside aircraft development, rather than after certification. He also highlights the growing role of digital engineering, digital twins and…