Expansion of eVTOL flight operations by AIR following the acquisition of FAA certification
AIR's US-Based eVTOL Prototype Receives Experimental Airworthiness Certificate
In a significant milestone for sustainable aviation, AIR, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for midsize eVTOLs, has received Experimental Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its US-based eVTOL prototype. This certification allows AIR to conduct flight testing at its facility near West Palm Beach, Florida.
The flight testing will play a crucial role in validating the performance, safety, and real-world operability of AIR's eVTOL aircraft. The versatile platform enables both a piloted two-seater for personal use and an uncrewed version for commercial cargo and contested logistics. The aircraft can operate from any flat surface, offering an efficient solution for both personal and commercial needs. It boasts a flight time of up to one hour per charge, a 550-pound payload capacity, and a top speed of 155mph (250km/h).
AIR is working closely with the FAA to ensure its eVTOL aircraft meet the highest safety and regulatory standards. The company aims to be the first eVTOL aircraft to receive Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) certification, thanks to the recent FAA MOSAIC ruling.
Meanwhile, another development in the field of sustainable aviation comes from a collaboration between HyFlux, a clean tech company, and the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). This collaboration aims to address the cooling challenges in hydrogen-electric aircraft by developing a cryogenic cooling system. The cryogenic cooling system, specifically designed for hydrogen-electric aircraft, is expected to play a pivotal role in creating a novel solution for sustainable aviation.
The certificate and flight testing in Florida mark a significant step in AIR's expansion to the US. The goal for AIR remains to create a solution for sustainable aviation, aligning with the recent US government's Executive Order promoting eVTOL production. While AIR's project is focused on the US, the collaboration between HyFlux and AMRC is a global effort aimed at the future of sustainable aviation.
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