Computation intelligence firm Altair has signed a collaboration agreement with aerospace startup Moya Aero as part of Altair’s Aerospace Startup Acceleration Program (ASAP). Moya Aero will utilise Altair’s design and simulation platform and the organisations will collaborate in the development of eVTOL and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Moya Aero will utilise the Altair HyperWorks design and simulation platform to enable engineering improvements throughout the design life cycle. These tools will help the company reduce product development time, slash prototyping and testing costs, and increase efficiency of the team’s system design and analysis process.

Moya Aero is an aerospace startup founded in 2020 as a spin-off from ACS-Aviation, and is headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The company’s goal is to complement existing cargo delivery channels with vehicles that are more accessible, affordable, efficient, and sustainable. More broadly, the company seeks to open new opportunities in the world of logistics and develop innovative, unmanned, all-electric products.

“The ASAP programme aims to boost the development of startups in the aerospace and defence sector and gives enterprises access to our powerful technology solutions and specialised technical support and expertise,” said Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defence, Altair. “Our goal is to expand Altair’s presence in Brazil and empower startups with industry-leading technology.”

“Moya Aero is focused on providing an autonomous aircraft for sustainable and efficient cargo transportation,” said Alexandre Zaramela, chief executive officer and chief technical officer, Moya Aero. “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.”