Air's production-ready Air One cargo variant is designed for payloads up to 550 pounds. [Credit: Air]
Key Takeaways:
Israel-based Air has achieved commercial scale for its eVTOLs, announcing the delivery of its first production-ready uncrewed heavy-lift cargo variant to a customer, with more deliveries anticipated through 2026.
The company is also progressing with its piloted, two-seat Air One eVTOL, holding 2,900 preorders, and plans to certify it as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) under new FAA regulations.
Air is expanding its manufacturing operations in Israel and is developing a second automated production center in the U.S., supported by recent funding and extensive flight testing collaborations.
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.
