Overair CEO Ben Tigner (left) poses with officials from the Korean National Police’s Human Resources Development Institute. [Courtesy: Overair]
Key Takeaways:
Overair has significantly expanded its presence in South Korea by signing three major agreements for its Butterfly eVTOL, with strategic partner Hanwha Systems supporting these initiatives.
The agreements include a purchase order for 20 Butterfly eVTOLs by helicopter operator HeliKorea, a partnership with Daewoo E&C to develop advanced air mobility (AAM) networks across Southeast Asia, and a memorandum of understanding to provide aircraft and training for the Korean National Police.
The Butterfly eVTOL is highlighted for its quiet operation, robust flight capabilities in various weather conditions, and is simultaneously pursuing certification in the U.S. for global deployment.
The South Korean market is in the crosshairs of plenty of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturers not based in the country: Joby Aviation, Vertical Aerospace, Jaunt Air Mobility, Hyundai’s Supernal, Embraer’s Eve Air Mobility…the list goes on and on.
And it just got longer.
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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.
