Air's production-ready Air One cargo variant is designed for payloads up to 550 pounds. [Credit: Air]
Key Takeaways:
Israel-based Air has transitioned to commercial production, unveiling and delivering its first production-ready, uncrewed, heavy-lift cargo eVTOL to an undisclosed customer.
The cargo eVTOL, part of the multi-use Air One platform, can carry up to 550 pounds, with additional deliveries planned and a significant backlog of 2,900 preorders for its piloted two-seat variant.
Air is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with facilities in Israel and a planned U.S. production center, supported by extensive testing, FAA certifications, and recent funding for operational expansion.
Production-ready electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are already hitting the market.
California-based Pivotal in 2024 opened U.S. sales of its Helix—a personal, single-seat eVTOL design—following a handful of deliveries of its BlackFly prototype. Now, Israel-based Air says it too has transitioned from aircraft development to commercial scale.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
