Constantin Tzembelicos
Element Aerospace Limited, DI-PEGASUS Project
As aviation explores greener, more digitally integrated solutions, both legacy and emerging platforms face complex challenges. This presentation compares the historical yet niche operations of seaplanes with the rapidly evolving domain of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and highlights opportunities for cross-sectoral learning. Despite differing trajectories, both aviation segments grapple with non-traditional infrastructure, regulatory uncertainty, and sustainability expectations. The comparison offers valuable insights for stakeholders navigating the path toward scalable, sustainable, and digitally enabled aviation systems.
Panel Discussion
Sustainability challenges in Aviation: CO2 Emissions, Noise Reduction & more
What Seaplanes Can Teach Us About UAM’s Future
Short Bio
Constantin Tzembelicos is an aviation executive, entrepreneur, and investor with a career spanning aerospace engineering, airline operations, and aircraft leasing and currently the CEO of the Orphic Group. He has held C-level leadership roles in commercial airlines and VIP jet operations, including manufacturing, maintenance, and training. As Founder of Element Aerospace Ltd. and Business Development Director at Gannuver Trading Limited, he remains active in aviation, national defense, and civil protection.
Beyond aviation, Constantin has launched multiple ventures across jewelry, beverages, luxury offices, real estate, investment advisory, and research under the Orphic Group. He serves on the boards of the Canadian-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and The Hellenic Initiative Canada. A licensed pilot and aircraft accident investigator, he is also an INSEAD International Directors Programme graduate and dedicated philanthropist.