This week, around 300 of the most influential figures in transportation gathered in Dallas for the UP.Summit, an annual, three-day event centered on the industry’s cutting edge. Aviation technology, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in particular, turned plenty of heads—literally.
Opener Rebrands to Pivotal and Unveils Helix, Its First Scalable Production Aircraft
The company’s BlackFly personal eVTOL is one of the first of its kind to be sold and delivered to customers.
Key Takeaways:
- Pivotal (formerly Opener Aero) unveiled its new scalable production eVTOL aircraft, Helix, which will go on sale for $190,000 starting in January and is designed for recreational use under FAA Part 103 ultralight rules.
- The Helix builds on the company's fourth-generation platform, featuring an improved design over its predecessor BlackFly, with enhanced power, payload capacity, comfort, and safety features, including a unique tilt-aircraft architecture.
- Pivotal distinguishes itself in the eVTOL market by already having sold and delivered its preproduction BlackFly model to private customers, making it a pioneer in personal eVTOL ownership.
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