🚀 New Podcast Alert! 🚀 Our CEO, Gwen Lighter, recently sat down with Columbia University to discuss her journey as a senior industry leader, sharing pivotal moments that shaped her career and offering insight into the wins and obstacles along the way 🎙️✨ In this episode, Gwen dives into GoAERO’s mission to catalyze the creation of emergency response flyers—autonomous aircraft designed to perform critical rescue missions in the face of disasters 🌍 Ready to hear more about the future of aviation? Listen now! ⬇️🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://heyor.ca/L4moNm #GoAEROPrize #Podcast #GoAERO #EmergencyResponse #AviationInnovation #ColumbiaUniversity #FutureOfAviation #Columbia
GoAERO
Airlines and Aviation
GoAERO is catalyzing the creation of Emergency Response Flyers that rescue people in danger and respond to disaster.
About us
GOAERO is catalyzing the creation of Emergency Response Flyers that rescue people in danger and respond to disaster. Supported by NASA, Boeing, RTX, and 20+ organizational partners, GoAERO is catalyzing the creation of Emergency Response Flyers that rescue people and perform critical response missions— addressing challenges posed by natural disasters, medical emergencies, climate change, and humanitarian crises. With safe, portable, versatile, autonomy-enabled flyers to serve the public good, GoAERO flyers deliver first responders, provide emergency supplies, rescue people, and aid in critical response.
- Website
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www.GoAEROprize.com
External link for GoAERO
- Industry
- Airlines and Aviation
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2024
Employees at GoAERO
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Gwen Lighter
CEO at GoAERO and GoFly
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Vishruth Balaji
Incoming Aerospace Intern @ NASA | Aerospace Engineering Student @ Texas A&M University
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Jarrod F.
Mechanical Engineer for GoAero Prize | Aerospace Engineering Student @ Cal Poly Pomona | Los Angeles | Class of 2026
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Corbin Adkins
Engineering honors student student at Texas A&M University seeking work in aerospace engineering.
Updates
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Meet Zachary Tremblay, a passionate mechanical engineering student from McGill University, and the principal behind his team's entry in the global GoAERO competition. Like many aviation enthusiasts, Zak shares Sir Richard Branson’s awe for flight. Inspired by a lifelong dream of flying, Zak has channeled that fascination into designing and building drones, even leading his team to win an aerial competition in Canada. Meet the Team: https://heyor.ca/LrUwAt Now, Zak and his team are aiming higher—developing an emergency response flyer for GoAERO, designed to transform urban rescue missions by cutting through traffic and delays. With a vision for faster, more sustainable emergency response, Zak is ready to take on this challenge using cutting-edge tech💡 "The webinars from GoAERO have been incredibly insightful," Zak says. "It's all about taking what we know and pushing the boundaries even further." #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #Teams #TeamFeature #Tech #FutureinTech
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🌍 Calling all innovators! Our deadline to submit is fast approaching on December 11th! 🌍 The GoAERO Prize is on a mission: to bring the world’s brightest minds together to design and build the first compact, autonomy-enabled Emergency Response Flyer—an aircraft that will reach people and crises faster than ever. With $2+ million in prizes, this competition is about more than innovation; it’s about saving lives. Don’t miss your chance to make an impact! Register now: https://lnkd.in/g_97UmrF #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #EmergencyResponse #Innovation #STEM #Prize #Students #Engineers #Win
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As wildfires grow more intense each year, GoAERO is leading the charge in developing autonomous aircraft that will revolutionize wildfire response 🔥 We’re calling on innovators to design aircraft capable of rescuing people trapped by fire, delivering essential aid, and assisting in critical missions during and after wildfires. By partnering with firefighting agencies and utilizing cutting-edge technology, these aircraft will be a game-changer for future disaster responses. Together, we can build a safer, more resilient world. https://lnkd.in/e3xqDY6U #GoAEROPrize #WildfireResponse #TechForGood #EmergencyResponse #AviationInnovation #ClimateResilience
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In case you missed it, our Expert Lecture featuring Ben Marcus, Co-Founder of UP.Partners, is now available for replay! 💡 Discover expert tips and strategies for fundraising in aviation to elevate your prototypes to new heights. Watch the lecture here: https://heyor.ca/9vUfHo #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #Webinar #Recap #Prize #Compete #Win #Innovate #Compete
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In this expert video, Mike Hirschberg, Director of Strategy at the Vertical Flight Society, discusses how GoAERO is inspiring people to rethink vertical flight. By focusing on reducing the need for highly skilled personnel to operate aircraft, the goal is to create solutions that can reach areas traditional ambulances can't and do so in a fraction of the time 🚁 At GoAERO, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in emergency response 🌍 #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #Expert #EmergencyResponse #Emergency #AerialTech #Flight
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Looking to fundraise for your Emergency Response Flyer?💡 Join us on 10/24 at 12 pm EST for a special webinar with Ben Marcus, where he'll share expert insights on securing funding in the aviation industry. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and see how GoAERO is paving the way for emergency response! Register here: https://heyor.ca/a1Vwbw #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #Webinar #Reminder #Prize #Compete #Win
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In this insightful expert video, Parimal Kopardekar, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Mission Integration Manager at NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, highlights the power of technology to transform emergency response. He explains how many people in emergencies don’t receive the support they need and stresses the importance of integrating advanced tech to save lives 🧠🗣️ At GoAERO, we're dedicated to harnessing the potential of technology to improve emergency rescue efforts and make a real impact 💭 #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #Expert #EmergencyResponse #Aviation
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Natural disasters often put rescue operations to the test, like in the 2024 Noto Earthquake in Japan, where challenging conditions delayed troop deployment. With GoAERO, we’re bridging the gap between disaster response and technological advancement, ensuring faster and more effective rescues when every second counts 🌍 So, what exactly is the GoAERO Prize? 🔧 Through a three-year global competition, GoAERO brings together the brightest minds to create high-tech aircraft for quicker, more effective rescues. Our mission is to revolutionize disaster response with cutting-edge, autonomy-enabled rescue aircraft 🆘 By merging technology and emergency response, GoAERO is paving the way for a new era of life-saving innovation ✨ Learn more at www.GoAEROprize.com. #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #Japan #Earthquake #EmergencyResponse #NaturalDisaster
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In case you missed it, our webinar on Energy and Powerplant Approaches is now available to watch ⚡️Catch the replay now! Watch here: https://heyor.ca/fbg5qz #GoAERO #GoAEROPrize #Webinar #Recap #Prize #Competition