In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Dean Donovan, Co‑Founder and Managing Partner at Diamond Stream Partners, to explore the transformative forces reshaping aerospace today. From revolutionary blended wing body designs and hybrid‑electric propulsion to autonomy, advanced air mobility (AAM), eVTOL developments, and the rise of cargo drones, Dean unpacks the technologies, business models, certification challenges, and market dynamics driving aviation’s next frontier. Whether you’re curious about how cost‑per‑seat‑mile economics enable air‑car substitutions or the promise of beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight drone operations, this deep dive offers expert insights and real‑world examples that reveal where aerospace is headed in 2025 and beyond.
