AIR designs modular electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for both piloted two‑seat personal travel and uncrewed cargo missions. Its lightweight aluminum airframes feature folding wings and a scalable production process that deliver up to one hour of flight, 155 mph speed, and a 550 lb payload capacity, enabling short‑range point‑to‑point transport in urban and remote settings. The platform includes real‑time flight‑management and data analytics for safety and efficiency, targeting private pilots, air‑mobility enthusiasts, logistics providers, and government agencies.
Funding
$23M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current air transportation options are limited to ground vehicles and conventional aircraft, which are often inaccessible, expensive, and unsuitable for short‑range, point‑to‑point travel. This creates a gap for safe, efficient, and affordable vertical flight for both personal mobility and cargo logistics.
Solution
AIR develops modular electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that serve both piloted two‑seat personal travel and uncrewed cargo missions. By leveraging lightweight aluminum structures, folding wings, and a scalable manufacturing process partnered with engineering firm EDAG, AIR can produce aircraft at higher volumes and lower cost. The platforms deliver up to one hour of flight time, 550 lb payload capacity, and speeds of 155 mph, while integrating real‑time flight‑management and data analytics for safety and efficiency. FAA experimental airworthiness certification and ongoing LSA qualification enable regulatory compliance and market entry across civilian and government sectors.
Target Audience
Primary customers include private pilots and air‑mobility enthusiasts seeking personal flight, as well as enterprises, logistics providers, and government agencies requiring rapid, short‑range cargo transport.
Features
- Folding wing and motor‑arm design for compact storage and transport
- Modular airframe supporting both piloted two‑seat and uncrewed cargo configurations
- 70 cu ft cargo compartment capable of carrying stretchers, pallets, or other payloads
- 1 hour endurance per charge with 550 lb (250 kg) payload capacity and 155 mph top speed
- Vertical takeoff and landing capability for operation in constrained urban and remote environments
- Scalable production line with automated assembly, composites workshop, and integrated systems lab
- Real‑time data analytics and flight‑management system for enhanced safety and operational efficiency