Lieutenant General Ross Coffman (Ret.) to assist Skyryse in expanding U.S. military relationships

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse^® , the creator of SkyOS^tm , the world's first universal operating system for flight, today announced that Lieutenant General Ross Coffman (Ret.) has joined the company as a strategic advisor. A highly decorated leader with decades of military experience, Lt. Gen. Coffman will provide critical insights into how Skyryse's technology can support military operations and enhance the safety and effectiveness of warfighters.

"We are honored to welcome Lt. Gen. Ross Coffman as an advisor," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our relationship with the Pentagon"

Lt. Gen. Coffman, who most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General of Army Futures Command, brings a deep understanding of the evolving needs of military aviation and operational readiness. His experience in leading modernization efforts and integrating emerging technologies like AI will help guide Skyryse's work in supporting military pilots and operators.

"Skyryse is delivering technology that directly enhances the safety and effectiveness of our warfighters," said Lt. Gen. Ross Coffman (Ret.). "By reducing cognitive load and simplifying flight operations, SkyOStm allows pilots to keep their attention where it belongs?on the mission. This kind of innovation is exactly what our military needs to stay ahead in an increasingly complex operational environment."

With Lt. Gen. Coffman's guidance, Skyryse is poised to accelerate its mission of making aviation safer and more accessible across both civilian and military applications.

For more information on Skyryse and SkyOS, please visit the Skyryse website.

About Skyryse, Inc.

Founded in 2016, the mission of Los Angeles-based Skyryse^® is to bring about a new era in flight, with a goal of zero fatalities, and where piloting any aircraft is simple and safe. Their proprietary SkyOS ^tm universal operating system for flight ? which powers their first aircraft, the Skyryse One^tm ? gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Skyryse has raised more than $300 million from leading investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company, Monashee Investment Management, Positive Sum, ArrowMark Partners, Venrock, Eclipse Ventures, Cantos, Stanford University, and Bill Ford, Executive Chair, Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.Skyryse.com or watch videos of Skyryse in action on YouTube.

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