Discussions highlighted the potential of the aeronautical industry to boost the productive sector in Caaguazú and across Paraguay. It’s a significant step forward in regional development and innovation!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us in shaping a brighter future!

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We deeply appreciate the distinguished visit of the Minister of the Interior, Enrique Riera Escudero, accompanied by his security advisor, Mr. Fidel Zavala, the Minister of Defense, Gral Ej (R) Oscar Luís González Cañete, the Permanent Secretary of CODENA, Contraalmirante (R) Cíbar Benítez Cáceres, Minister Mitic, Gustavo Villate, President of DINAC, Nelson Mendoza, Commander of the I BA, Brig. Gen. Aer Carlos Augusto Gómez Reyes, Brig. Gen. Aer Nicolás Ángel Narváez Retamozo, Commander of the National Police, Gen. Dir. Carlos Humberto Benítez, and the Chief Aeronautical Prefect, Col. DCEM Norberto Ranulfo Ojeda Ruiz, along with their respective delegations.

Their presence at our facilities not only honors Aerovehicles but also demonstrates a genuine interest in understanding and supporting the capabilities of Mobius OPV for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. In the coming weeks, we will have the privilege of showcasing the outstanding abilities of this innovative technology in flight, undoubtedly playing a fundamental role in strengthening security and surveillance capabilities for Paraguay.

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The Forum was the most important and far-reaching investment event held in the country. Its objective was to highlight the exceptional conditions that Paraguay offers to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In addition, brought together international investors interested in making contact with economic-commercial actors of the country and the region already settled in Paraguayan territory and with government authorities in charge of designing and implementing investment attraction and business promotion policies.

In the context of the forum, various presentations were made that aimed to show the trends and sectors that are currently at the forefront in terms of return on investment. The event was also a favorable setting to connect foreign investors with businessmen and high authorities of Paraguay, with debates, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.

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The event was attended by the President of DINAC, Ing. Félix Kanazawa; Minister of National Defense, GRAL EJ (R) Bernardino Soto Estigarribia; Secretary General DINAC, Dr. Daniel Báez; Director of the Itaipu Technological Park, Mr. José Bogarín; Air Ing. Rodolfo Vázquez Roa Director of Aeronautical Engineering UNA; President of Aerovehicles Paraguay S.A. Mr. Gerardo Monzón; CEO of Aerovehicles Inc. Bob Ray Fowler; COO José María Vaca, CIO Franco A. Scillia Thost; Secretary Belén Gunrruchaga; Designer Dave Ronneberg and other authorities.

The Mobius OPV aircraft is the Optional Piloted Vehicle of the Berkut platform. The OPV version has been designed to fly ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) operations of low-medium altitude and long-endurance.

The aircraft can host a wide variety of remote-sensing equipment in its central cargo bay and side pylons. Built using the same frame or main structure, with an open architecture flight management system (FMS), the solution minimizes construction costs maximizing operational flexibility.

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They were received by Prof. MSc. Claudio Nil Barúa, Vice Dean, Prof. Air Ing. Rodolfo Vázquez Roa, Director of the IAE Aeronautical Engineering Degree, as well as teachers and students of the aforementioned degree. The objective of the visit was to deliver a fuselage to the laboratories of the IAE career.

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VILLA DE MERLO, ARGENTINA – The inception moment for Argentina’s entry into the World Sky Race would fit into an epic movie script. Bob Fowler, CEO of Aerovehicles Inc., and airship pilot met Don Hartsell, Commissioner of World Air League out in the middle of a field in rural Argentina during the last total solar eclipse. Hartsell was in Argentina participating in an international balloon expedition consisting of 19 hot air balloons to observe the total solar eclipse. During the critical inflation launch window as the countdown for the total eclipse was in its final minutes, a wind storm unexpectedly burst and blew through the balloon expedition camp. Hot-air balloons with crews were suddenly being dragged through the rocky scraggle, colliding into other balloons and entangling crew baskets with one catching fire and burning parts of its envelope while frenetically trying to launch. The Swiss Hart balloon on which Hartsell was crewing was bouncing wildly over the rocks, gyrating from side to side, starting to lift without a pilot controlling its bucking. Hartsell was grappling with its topmost tether rope and was about to be dragged or lifted in whatever direction the balloon careened. Bob Fowler, a local volunteer for the balloon event, ran and grabbed the rope with Hartsell. Together they wrangled the balloon until the winds abated. Of the 19 balloons, 6 balloons succeeded in launching, 13 did not.

In the grateful and discovering conversation after, Hartsell and Fowler connected their mutual interests and learned about the friends that they share from around the world. Among Bob’s credentials, he is a certified airship pilot. He moved to Argentina to pursue developing hybrid airship technology. He knew George Spyrou, one of the greatest friends and supporters of the World Sky Race. On the spot, Bob agreed to be the Chairman of the World Sky Race Argentina Local Organizing Committee ALOC.

Appreciative and pleased, Hartsell said, “Bob materialized in a dire moment and I am so glad he did. I did not know whether to let go of the tether and watch our expedition balloon dash into the rocks or billow and be blown away into the darkening skies above. This was not, is not, a metaphor. It was a celestial alignment. Another proof of how small our world is.”

Aerovehicles Inc., (AVI) a trans-national US Argentina-based company, designs and experimentally engineers hybrid aircraft for manufacturing and commercial production. With their airship expertise, AVI is working on high-load capacity hybrid aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities from any flat surface (including water). Currently, AVI is engaged in designing advanced manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, fixed-wing, and hybrid craft. In cooperating with international aviation technology research partnerships, AVI is developing state-of-the-art aeronautical ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems solutions.

Starting preparations and planning for the global challenge, Bob Fowler said, “All of the personnel at Aerovehicles Inc are extremely happy to assist and participate in the World Sky Race. Personally, I am honored to accept the position of Chairman for the World Sky Race Argentina Local Organizing Committee ALOC and look forward to entering an airship representing all of South America.”

Since starting their involvement, AVI has made profound contributions to charting the Race route, improving the safety and doability of the entire program. The newest route additions are within the technical capabilities of the Skyships, Zeppelin NTs and ABC Lightships. The impact of seasonal weather is more refined. Communications, logistic management, predicted movement of ground crews, flight crew hours aloft and aircraft maintenance have all been examined to improve and make safer operations on a global basis. The Rules and Regulations for the Race are clearer on the team requirements.

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