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Last week at the GAMA press conference, our CEO Ben Tigner shared his perspectives on what is needed for OEMs to succeed as well as the key advantages to all-electric aircraft like :

⚡ Zero Emissions: “Even though aviation is one of the most challenging segments of transportation to electrify, at long last, we have a class of aircraft that can operate in economically effective ways with no tailpipe emissions whatsoever.”

🔇 Low Acoustics: “Electric propulsion offers significant opportunities for noise reduction – with properly designed propellers and rotors that take advantage of those opportunities. It is clear that quietness is the key economic unlocker for this industry.”

🔋 Battery Capabilities: “Today’s batteries are sufficient for economically effective operations, but as technology improves, we’ll get better and better, with longer ranges, shorter charge times, longer replacement intervals, and eventually larger size aircraft.”

There is a lot more work to be done. Stay tuned as we continue to pioneer the future of aviation! ✈️

🦋 🦋 As we continue to make rapid progress on our first full-scale prototype, our second one is also beginning to take shape. Our composite technicians are currently laying up the fuselage skins, which will soon undergo final preparation for assembly. Once completed, this full-scale prototype (code-named XP-1B) will be utilized for the next phase of flight testing. This phase will encompass a significantly broader flight envelope, including the transition into forward flight mode.

🦋 Progress Update: The first set of four flight engines have successfully completed acceptance tests! Following careful assembly and installation, our dedicated engine dyno measured performance across a range of powers and test conditions. This major milestone validated our prototype engine capabilities, releasing them for aircraft-level tests.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive toward our first flight.

Thank you, Doug Johnson, VP of Emerging Technology Policy at CTA, for welcoming us on your panel at . Melissa McCaffrey, Director of Policy & Government Affairs at Overair, highlighted our dedication to engagement with federal, state, and local entities. It was a privilege to share our commitment to public awareness, acceptance, and preparedness for emerging and technology, alongside our peers from Joby and Supernal. ✈️

Missed the live panel? Catch the insightful discussion here:

Where Should Air Taxis Land? eVTOLS are real! As they enter our transportation networks, what factors and interests are considered?