The eVTOL Insights Podcast
The eVTOL Insights Podcast

Episode 218: Louis Saint-Cyr, President of the Airlines at Surf Air Mobility

28 May 2026 41:45 The eVTOL Insights Podcast

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In this episode, Louis Saint-Cyr talks about the company’s vision for transforming regional aviation through electrification, AI-driven software, and operational innovation.

Louis explains how Surf Air Mobility is combining airline operations, advanced technology, and strategic partnerships to prepare for the arrival of electric aircraft. The discussion explores the company’s work with BETA Technologies, why Hawaii represents an ideal launch market for electric aviation, and how SurfOS — Surf’s AI-enabled operational platform built alongside Palantir — is helping modernise airline operations.

The conversation also covers the economics of electric flight, infrastructure challenges, sustainability goals, and why operational discipline and digital transformation will be critical to scaling advanced air mobility successfully.

With certification milestones approaching across the industry, Louis shares why he believes the focus is now shifting from who builds the aircraft to who can successfully operationalise them at scale.

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