Flying Into the Future: Risks, Rewards, and Regulation in the World of Advanced Air Mobility with Alistair Blundy, ATA, and Tom Hughes, IUA

Flying Into the Future: Risks, Rewards, and Regulation in the World of Advanced Air Mobility with Alistair Blundy, ATA, and Tom Hughes, IUA

Author: Hogan Lovells June 10, 2025 Duration: 20:54
In this episode of The Influencers, Alistair Blundy, CEO and lead underwriter at ATA, shares a compelling glimpse into the rapidly evolving world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) with Hogan Lovells host Karishma Paroha and Tom Hughes, at IUA. From electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to autonomous flight systems, Blundy unpacks both the groundbreaking opportunities and the complex insurance risks that come with the future of aviation. If you’re curious about flying taxis, hydrogen-powered planes, or how insurers are keeping pace with the sky of tomorrow, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what’s coming next.   About ATA:  Advanced Technology Assurance Limited (ATA) is a global leader in insurance whose team of highly technical underwriters handle advanced technology risks in a straightforward way. ATA offers fit-for-purpose insurance products that protect and enable the growth of industries that shape the future.   About the International Underwriting Association of London: The International Underwriting Association of London is the representative body for companies in London providing international and wholesale insurance and reinsurance coverage, whose mission is to secure an optimal trading environment for insurance companies.   About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.

The Influencers: Digital Transformation, presented by Hogan Lovells, moves beyond the surface-level tech talk to explore the complex human and legal decisions shaping our digital future. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of voices-from corporate strategists and researchers to policymakers-who are directly navigating this shift. The conversations delve into the practical realities of integrating technologies like artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and big data into a world with evolving rules. Rather than offering simple predictions, the podcast examines the tension between rapid innovation and necessary governance, asking how we can foster progress while upholding ethical and social responsibilities. You’ll hear the nuanced stories behind major developments, gaining a clearer understanding of the legal frameworks and strategic thinking that define modern business. This is a podcast for anyone curious about the real-world implications of digital change, providing context and analysis that connects technological capability to its broader impact on society and commerce.
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