The Team – Combined Expertise for the Future of Aviation

Meet the Team
Behind this mission is a powerhouse of aerospace expertise, pioneering flight experience, and a shared vision for sustainable aviation.

• Karl Pickan – Head of Powertrain & Propulsion

  • The technological mastermind behind the drive system. He is responsible for the overall development, integration, and monitoring of the highly efficient hybrid and electric propulsion systems to ensure the technical feasibility of the extreme long-distance flights.

• Klaus Ohlmann – Project Manager & Chief Pilot

  • The flying spearhead of the mission. With over 60 FAI world records, he is the most successful glider pilot in history and brings decades of experience in extreme flights and testing zero-emission aviation technologies directly into the cockpit.

• Dr. Susan Ying – Strategic Relations & Global Aviation Networks

  • The bridge builder to the global aviation industry. She leverages her extensive, high-profile networks with international authorities, manufacturers, and research institutions to secure global relevance and strategic partnerships for the project.

• Dieter Hornig – Management, Sponsoring & Business Strategy

  • The strategic mind behind the scenes. He manages project operations, sponsor acquisition, and the commercial roadmap, transforming aviation records into long-term, highly attractive partnership models for global corporations.

• Johanna Huang – Head of Marketing & Communications

  • The voice of the project. She leads marketing, branding, and communications. Utilizing her industry experience in the aerospace sector, she ensures that the mission’s milestones and sustainability messages are visible worldwide and optimally positioned for sponsors.