Jeremy Hartley | Policy Specialist - Vertiports
Civil Aviation Authority

Jeremy Hartley is the Policy Specialist - Vertiports for the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). His current position was developed as part of the UK's Future Flight Programme, to ensure regulations for this new type of aerodrome infrastructure allow for safe and efficient operations and are ready for the introduction of novel aircraft such as eVTOLs. After 15 years in aviation-related roles and seven years in healthcare, Jeremy obtained his MSc in Air Transport Operations and Business Management, equipping himself to formulate ideas and make educated decisions to facilitate the world of aviation into the future. During his studies, he focused his efforts on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), producing a thesis on utilizing eVTOL aircraft to support surgical teams from The NHS National Organ Retrieval Service from time, economic and environmental aspects. Jeremy believes that in the current global climate, with pressures on sustaining an environmentally stable planet, changes are required to develop new and maintain existing aviation business that will thrive to serve generations to come. To compliment his role, Jeremy is also involved with working groups within the CAA and other external agencies. He is the UK's member for the ICAO Working Group, which is designated to developing international vertiport standards. He also works with EUROCAE on developing guidance pertaining to managing lithium-Ion battery fires relating to eVTOL aircraft. These experiences allow for a broad spectrum of knowledge and understanding of this innovative industry, which Jeremy is employing to ensure a safe and future-proof AAM environment.