Air's production-ready Air One cargo variant is designed for payloads up to 550 pounds. [Credit: Air]
Key Takeaways:
Israel-based Air has launched commercial production of its uncrewed, heavy-lift cargo eVTOL, with the first unit delivered to a customer, and anticipates significant future deliveries while also addressing 2,900 preorders for its piloted two-seat Air One.
The Air One platform, available in both cargo (550 lbs payload) and piloted variants, boasts advanced features, a 155 mph top speed, and one hour of flight time per charge.
Air is expanding its manufacturing footprint with a plant in Israel and a planned U.S. center, actively working towards certifications including an FAA experimental certificate and LSA designation for the piloted Air One.
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.
