TROY, Mich. - Altair, a computational intelligence firm in Troy, Mich., has entered a collaboration with Moya Aero, a Brazilian aerospace startup, through its Aerospace Startup Acceleration Program (ASAP). The agreement allows Moya Aero to use Altair’s HyperWorks design and simulation platform to support the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and unmanned aerial vehicles.
"The ASAP program aims to boost the development of startups in the aerospace and defense sector and gives enterprises access to our powerful technology solutions and specialized technical support and expertise," said Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defense at Altair. "Our goal is to expand Altair's presence in Brazil and empower startups with industry-leading technology."
Moya Aero CEO and CTO Alexandre Zaramela highlighted the company’s vision for sustainable cargo transport. "Moya Aero is focused on providing an autonomous aircraft for sustainable and efficient cargo transportation," he said. "Our goal is to be the market leader in high-capacity unmanned aerial vehicles and boost this type of delivery in untapped markets. Altair’s technology will help our team create safer, more reliable, and more efficient designs that increase our products' market competitiveness."
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Through Altair’s platform, Moya Aero aims to improve design efficiency, reduce development time, and lower prototyping and testing costs.
Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from ACS-Aviation, Moya Aero is headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The company seeks to expand cargo delivery options with accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable electric vehicles and to explore new logistics solutions through its uncrewed aerial technologies.
