NEW YORK - TelAve -- AirGyde, the leading developer of infrastructure and services for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) corridors and contingency landing networks, is proud to announce the appointment of Fred Lopez, former President of UPS Flight Forward, to its Advisory Board.

Fred Lopez brings over three decades of aviation leadership, including pioneering achievements in drone delivery and advanced air mobility (AAM). At UPS Flight Forward, Fred spearheaded efforts that led to the first FAA-certified Part 135 drone airline in the United States, enabling scalable drone delivery services across medical, logistics, and commercial sectors. He also oversaw the integration of cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft into logistics networks and has since continued to shape the industry through AeroAgility Consulting Group and advisory roles with leading AAM innovators.

"Fred's visionary leadership in scaling drone logistics and integrating advanced aircraft into real-world operations aligns perfectly with AirGyde's mission," said Nadeem Saeed, CEO and Founder of AirGyde. "As we continue to build the infrastructure backbone for safe, reliable, and commercially viable drone corridors and contingency landing sites, Fred's deep operational insights and industry relationships will be invaluable."

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Fred Lopez expressed his enthusiasm for joining AirGyde: "AirGyde is tackling one of the most pressing challenges in the drone and AAM ecosystem — creating the infrastructure that enables safe, scalable operations. I'm excited to contribute to a team that is not just imagining the future of airspace mobility, but actively building it."

With Fred's addition, AirGyde continues to strengthen its Advisory Board with seasoned industry leaders guiding the company's growth, technology development, and partnerships with real estate, logistics, and public sector stakeholders.

About AirGyde
AirGyde is pioneering the development of drone corridor infrastructure and contingency landing and recovery sites (CLR) to support the next generation of unmanned and autonomous aircraft operations. By leveraging public and private real estate partnerships and advanced traffic management integrations, AirGyde provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions for safe, connected, and scalable drone flight routes.

http://www.airgyde.com