Jekta announces partnerships with Aerovy and ATA

Swiss amphibious aircraft developer Jekta has partnered with software provider Aerovy and specialised insurance firm Advanced Technology Assurance (ATA).
Aimed at strengthening its operational ecosystem, Jekta founder and CEO George Alafinov said the company is building a “portfolio of operational support” for its aircraft programme which is “gaining momentum”.
“We already have various key partners, including a global leasing entity to support asset acquisition, a hydrogen partner for propulsion, and now partners that can support maintenance management and insurance provision. These are essential elements that will underpin PHA-ZE 100 operations,” said Alafinov.
Aerovy is a US-based software company focused on integrating hardware and software for the aerospace, infrastructure and energy transition sectors. Jekta will use its software platform which collects and analyses data to provide aircraft health monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Nick Gunady, CEO of Aerovy said: “With amphibian aircraft that operate on water, paved and unpaved runways, the ability to monitor aircraft performance and facilitate predictive maintenance will enable operators to reduce downtime and optimise operations. Our Spectra platform will enable Jekta to better support operators regularly flying in remote or environmentally challenging environments, reducing maintenance-related downtime and supporting consistent revenue generation.”
The partnership with ATA will see the companies work on tailored insurance products for amphibious aircraft. Customers taking delivery of Jekta’s PHA-ZE 100 aircraft will have access to ATA through a preferred provider relationship, which will see ATA offer competitive insurance and risk underwriting products, including hull insurance.
Alistair Blundy, CEO and Lead Underwriter, ATA said: “The tailored insurance policies being defined for Jekta customers will give operators confidence in the product and support access to what is traditionally a challenging element for aircraft operators and owners of amphibian aviation. With this relationship in place, customers will have more certainty around direct operating costs and know that their asset is sufficiently protected.”