Sustainability, Accessibility and Royalty
Mike Miller-Smith, Al Rosser and Kerry Wilmott engage in conversation with His Majesty King Charles at the Sustainable Markets Initative 2026.
NeboAir, a company dedicated to decarbonising pilot training, recently invited Aerobility to attend the Sustainable Markets Initiative Roundtables & Exhibition 2026 at Hampton Court Palace last week.
Founded by His Majesty King Charles III, the Sustainable Markets Initiative brings together global leaders from business, finance and innovation to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global economy through to 2030. Inspired by the legacy of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the summit featured more than 30 exhibitions demonstrating tangible progress across sectors including energy, aerospace, advanced materials and sustainable infrastructure.
For Aerobility it was incredibly special to attend alongside NeboAir following the recent placement of a Pipistrel Aircraft Velis Electro into the fleet, kindly sponsored by 4AIR , to share this moment with us and to showcase how zero-emission aviation can support both sustainability and accessibility in flight experiences and training.
Highlights of the event included meeting Major Tim Peake CMG, exploring GeoPura’s hydrogen power systems which powered the summit using green hydrogen, and engaging with many inspiring organisations across the Sustainable Markets community.
However, the greatest privilege was meeting His Majesty King Charles III and having the opportunity to discuss the Pipistrel Aircraft Velis Electro and explain the Charity’s mission to change the lives of people with disabilities through the magic of flight.
“Attending alongside Mike Miller-Smith (CEO, Aerobility) and Al Rosser (Service Delivery Director & Chief Flying Instructor, Aerobility) made the occasion particularly meaningful as we continue working together toward a shared mission.” Said Kerry Wilmott, Director of NeboAir
Together with NeboAir and other flying schools across the UK, we are demonstrating how innovation, accessibility and sustainability can shape the future of aviation.
Al Rosser (Aerobility), Kerry Wilmott (NeboAir) and Major Tim Peake stand next to the Velis Electro