Cuberg joins General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) to accelerate the commercialization of electric aviation
8 February, 2024
Cuberg and GAMA will advocate for a regulatory framework that fosters innovation while maintaining public trust.
San Leandro, California, and Washington, D.C
Cuberg today announced that the company has joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as an Associate Member sitting on the Electric Propulsion & Innovation Committee. Cuberg's leadership is looking forward to lending their perspective on safe energy storage systems for advanced air mobility to the important conversations being convened by GAMA in Washington and Brussels.
Richard Wang, Cuberg's Founder and CEO, comments: "The shift to electric propulsion is the most profound technological change in aviation since the invention of the turbine engine. GAMA, in their role as industry convener and facilitator, will help ensure that this transition is safe for pilots and passengers by building on their deep experience dating back to 1970. We are proud to be part of this prestigious organization and join these crucial conversations."
Cuberg is building a safe and fully certifiable aviation battery system based on its lithium-metal battery technology. Cuberg’s vertically integrated manufacturing methods are designed to optimize the unique capabilities of next-generation lithium-metal anode cells while meeting quality and safety standards that conform with aviation requirements. The batteries will be manufactured under an FAA approved quality system that meets AS 9100 quality management system standards for aerospace industry products.
Cuberg is a fully owned subsidiary of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt.
We welcome Cuberg to GAMA and look forward to working with them during this exciting and innovative time in aviation. We will value their participation and expertise in our Electric Propulsion and Innovation Committee (EPIC).
About GAMA
GAMA is an international trade association representing over 150 of the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation airplanes and rotorcraft, engines, avionics, components and related services. GAMA's members also operate repair stations, fixed based operations, pilot and maintenance training facilities and manage fleets of aircraft. For more information, visit GAMA's website at www.GAMA.aero.
About Cuberg
Cuberg, part of the Northvolt group, builds high-performance energy solutions for the world’s most demanding battery applications. Cuberg was founded in 2015 in order to commercialize its next-generation lithium metal cell technology and was acquired by Northvolt in 2021 in order to bring this innovation to scale. Cuberg is located in San Leandro, California, United States.
Press contact: Wes Andrews: press@cuberg.net