Few companies have done more to move the eVTOL industry from vision to reality than Joby Aviation. Headquartered just along the California coast in Santa Cruz, with major engineering, manufacturing and flight test operations in Marina and San Carlos, Joby has become one of Silicon Valley's defining aerospace success stories—and one of the companies closest to launching certified commercial eVTOL operations.

2026 has been a defining year. Joby's first FAA-conforming production aircraft has entered certification flight testing, marking the transition from prototype development to formal FAA evaluation. At the same time, the company has been selected to participate in the U.S. Government's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, giving it the opportunity to begin early commercial operations across multiple states while helping shape the operational framework for Advanced Air Mobility in the United States.

Beyond certification, Joby continues to demonstrate that commercial success will depend on far more than aircraft performance alone. Recent partnerships focused on digital airspace management, alongside high-profile demonstration flights into New York City and continued investment in manufacturing with Toyota, highlight a company executing simultaneously across certification, industrialisation, infrastructure and operations—arguably the four pillars that will determine the industry's first commercially scalable eVTOL platform.

As the industry increasingly asks who will certify first?,who can manufacture at scale? and who can actually operate profitably?, Joby remains one of the few companies advancing all three questions in parallel.

Having established the certification pathway for powered-lift aircraft, the agency is now focused on the next challenge: accelerating the safe integration of eVTOL operations into the U.S. National Airspace System.

Following the landmark Powered-Lift Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)—the first new U.S. aircraft operating category in almost 80 years—the FAA has shifted its attention from certification alone to the broader operational ecosystem, encompassing pilot training, maintenance, infrastructure, airspace integration and commercial operations.

One of the agency's most significant recent initiatives is the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Bringing together eight projects across 26 U.S. states, the programme enables regulators, OEMs, operators and infrastructure providers to validate passenger transport, cargo, emergency services and autonomous flight operations in real-world environments. The operational data generated will directly inform future regulations and accelerate commercial deployment.

Alongside certification, the FAA continues to modernise the National Airspace System through NextGen, advanced digital traffic management and performance-based navigation—capabilities widely regarded as essential to supporting high-density eVTOL operations alongside conventional aviation.

As the industry moves to commercial networks, the FAA is helping define not only how aircraft are certificated, but how Advanced Air Mobility will ultimately operate at scale.

The FDOT has established itself as one of the most progressive public agencies advancing Advanced Air Mobility in the United States.

Florida has become a national testbed for AAM deployment, driven by the state’s unique combination of dense metropolitan areas, major tourism hubs, logistics networks and emergency response requirements. Working closely with the FAA, NASA, OEMs, airports and local authorities, FDOT is helping develop the operational frameworks needed to integrate eVTOL aircraft safely into everyday transportation.

Among its most significant initiatives is the Florida AAM Network, a statewide strategy exploring how vertiports, airports, multimodal transport, charging infrastructure and digital airspace management can be connected into a scalable mobility ecosystem. The department is also supporting operational use cases spanning passenger transport, medical logistics, disaster response and regional connectivity, ensuring Advanced Air Mobility delivers tangible public value beyond urban air taxi services.

FDOT has also been selected to participate in the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), positioning Florida at the forefront of real-world operational trials that will help shape future national regulations and deployment strategies. The programme enables government agencies, operators and industry partners to generate operational data that will inform how Advanced Air Mobility is safely introduced across the United States.

As commercial deployment accelerates, FDOT is demonstrating that successful Advanced Air Mobility will depend as much on public infrastructure, policy and inter-agency collaboration as it will on the aircraft themselves.

As one of The eVTOL Show's Global Key Partners, Vertical Aerospace is helping shape the next generation of electric aviation through a strategy centred on certification, industrialisation and commercial deployment. While headquartered in the UK, the company has firmly established the United States as one of its priority launch markets, supported by strategic partnerships with American Airlines, Honeywell and GKN Aerospace, positioning the VX4 for commercial operations across North America.

2026 has marked a defining year for Vertical. The VX4 has successfully completed a series of piloted transition flights—including full transitions between vertical and wing-borne flight under UK Civil Aviation Authority Design Organisation Approval oversight—placing the company among a select group of manufacturers to achieve this milestone with a full-scale piloted eVTOL aircraft.

Alongside advancing certification of the all-electric VX4, Vertical recently unveiled a hybrid-electric programme capable of flying up to 1,000 miles, reflecting growing industry demand for longer-range regional mobility, defence and critical logistics missions. The announcement reinforces the company's ambition to become a leader across multiple advanced aircraft platforms rather than a single-aircraft manufacturer.

Commercial strategy remains equally important. With American Airlines holding one of the industry's largest conditional aircraft commitments and continued investment from major U.S. aerospace partners, Vertical is building not only an aircraft, but the industrial and operational ecosystem required to support large-scale deployment in the United States.

As the industry moves beyond technology demonstration towards certification and commercial service, Vertical Aerospace continues to demonstrate how engineering excellence, strategic partnerships and global market execution can advance together.

As one of The eVTOL Show’s Global Key Partners, Headline Sponsor and Conference Chair at The eVTOL Show Europe 2026, Volocopter has been a driving force behind the event’s mission to accelerate the commercial deployment of Advanced Air Mobility.
As one of the industry’s earliest and most recognisable pioneers, the company continues to play an important role in shaping the technical, regulatory and operational conversations defining the future of electric flight.

Volocopter has entered a new phase focused on certification execution, operational readiness and long-term commercial sustainability. While the VoloCity remains its flagship aircraft, the company continues to advance the wider VoloIQ digital operating ecosystem, recognising that successful deployment depends on much more than the aircraft alone.

One of Volocopter’s most interesting recent developments is the introduction of the VoloXPro, an electrically powered ultralight multicopter targeting flight schools, pilot training, sightseeing, aerial work and selected passenger applications. The programme reflects an increasingly pragmatic strategy: creating earlier commercial opportunities, building operational experience and expanding the ecosystem while full eVTOL certification progresses.

The company also continues to explore advanced public service applications. Recent demonstration programmes with ADAC Luftrettung have showcased how eVTOL aircraft and digital ground control systems could support future emergency medical and rescue operations—highlighting the technology’s potential well beyond urban passenger transport.

As the Advanced Air Mobility industry matures, Volocopter remains one of its most influential innovators—not simply because it helped pioneer the sector, but because it continues to evolve its business, technology and operating model in response to the realities of commercial deployment.

As one of The eVTOL Show’s Global Key Partners and Headline Sponsor of The eVTOL Show Barcelona – Infrastructure & Operations this September, EHang continues to challenge conventional thinking around the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Rather than pursuing the traditional piloted aircraft model, the company has pioneered fully autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL operations, positioning itself at the forefront of intelligent urban air mobility.

EHang made history as the world’s first eVTOL manufacturer to secure a Type Certificate, Production Certificate and Standard Airworthiness Certificate for a pilotless passenger eVTOL aircraft—placing the company among the industry’s most operationally advanced manufacturers and demonstrating that autonomous commercial flight is moving beyond concept towards reality.

While commercial operations continue to expand across China, EHang is actively pursuing international certification and market entry across Europe, the Middle East and North America. In the United States, the company continues to engage with regulators, infrastructure developers and strategic partners as it prepares for the eventual introduction of autonomous eVTOL operations into the U.S. market. This long-term strategy reflects EHang’s belief that autonomy will become a defining capability of future Advanced Air Mobility networks rather than simply an optional technology.

Beyond the aircraft itself, EHang is developing an integrated operating ecosystem encompassing autonomous flight management, fleet operations, vertiport integration and intelligent airspace connectivity—recognising that scalable AAM will depend as much on digital infrastructure as aircraft performance.

As the industry debates how autonomy will reshape commercial aviation, EHang remains one of the companies asking perhaps the sector’s most important question: What if the future pilot was software from day one?

BETA Technologies is one of the most important U.S. companies advancing electric aviation because it is not treating the aircraft, charger and operating model as separate problems. From its base in Vermont, BETA is developing the ALIA platform across both conventional take-off and landing and vertical take-off variants, while simultaneously building the charging infrastructure and operational ecosystem required to make electric aviation commercially useful.

For The eVTOL Show USA, BETA’s relevance is particularly strong because its strategy is rooted in near-term U.S. deployment. The company’s electric aircraft and charging systems have been selected for participation across multiple FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program projects, creating a pathway for real-world operational data to inform certification, infrastructure planning and future commercial service. Reuters reported that BETA was selected in seven of eight FAA pilot programme projects, underlining the breadth of its role in the U.S. deployment landscape.

BETA is also building one of the most extensive electric aviation charging networks in the United States, with dozens of Charge Cubes already deployed and further sites in permitting and construction. Its chargers are designed for multimodal use, supporting electric aircraft and ground vehicles, and are compatible with aircraft from multiple manufacturers.

Beyond passenger mobility, BETA is advancing cargo, medical, regional aviation and defence applications, including accelerated development of its ALIA MV250 military cargo variant. This breadth makes BETA especially interesting: it is pursuing electric aviation not as a single air taxi use case, but as a practical transport platform spanning airports, logistics networks, healthcare access and national security.

LIFT Aircraft is taking a distinctly different approach to AAM. Rather than focusing exclusively on future commercial air taxi networks, the company is demonstrating how personal electric flight can become a practical reality today. Through its HEXA multicopter aircraft, LIFT is helping accelerate pilot training, public acceptance and operational experience—three areas widely recognised as essential to the long-term success of the eVTOL industry.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, LIFT has become one of the most active eVTOL companies in the United States, conducting public flight experiences, pilot familiarisation programmes and commercial demonstrations that are introducing thousands of people to electric vertical flight. By placing real customers into aircraft today, the company is generating valuable operational data while helping normalise the concept of personal electric aviation.

Beyond recreational flight, LIFT continues to work with government agencies, first responders and defence organisations to explore how lightweight eVTOL platforms can support training, emergency response, reconnaissance and specialised operational missions. The company’s FAA-compliant operations under existing regulatory frameworks also demonstrate how innovative aircraft can begin delivering value while the broader powered-lift certification landscape continues to evolve.

LIFT’s strategy reflects an increasingly important industry trend: commercial success will not depend solely on large passenger aircraft, but on developing multiple entry points into electric aviation. Whether through personal flight, pilot training, public engagement or specialised operations, companies like LIFT are helping build the skills, operational experience and public confidence that will underpin the wider Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.

As the industry looks beyond certification towards widespread adoption, LIFT is demonstrating that the future of electric flight may begin with individual pilots and practical use cases long before large-scale urban air taxi networks become commonplace.

Jaunt Air Mobility is pursuing one of the most technically distinctive approaches in the Advanced Air Mobility sector. Rather than competing directly with conventional multicopter or tilt-rotor architectures, the company is advancing its Slowed-Rotor Compound (SRC) technology—an aircraft configuration designed to combine the efficiency and speed of a fixed-wing aircraft with the vertical lift capabilities of a helicopter.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Jaunt is developing the Journey aircraft with a strong emphasis on safety, operational efficiency and commercial practicality. By significantly slowing the rotor in forward flight, the SRC architecture aims to reduce drag, improve cruise efficiency, lower community noise and extend operational range compared with many conventional eVTOL designs. The concept has been refined through decades of research, including technology originally developed by the U.S. military and NASA, making Jaunt one of the few OEMs pursuing an alternative aerodynamic architecture with substantial historical validation.

The company’s strategy extends well beyond aircraft development. Jaunt continues to expand collaborations across North America with suppliers, regulators, research institutions and manufacturing partners, recognising that certification and commercial deployment will depend on building an integrated industrial ecosystem rather than simply delivering an aircraft.
For the U.S. Advanced Air Mobility market, Jaunt represents an important reminder that innovation is not limited to electrification alone. Aircraft architecture, aerodynamic efficiency, acoustic performance and operating economics will ultimately play an equally important role in determining which platforms succeed commercially.

As the industry moves toward certification and large-scale deployment, Jaunt continues to explore one of the sector’s fundamental engineering questions: can a new aircraft architecture deliver a better balance of performance, efficiency, safety and passenger acceptance than today’s leading eVTOL configurations?

Not every mission needs to be vertical

How do you bridge the gap between conventional aviation and eVTOL? Rather than designing a pure urban air taxi, Horizon is developing a hybrid-electric aircraft capable of conventional runway operations while retaining vertical take-off and landing capability when required.
Headquartered in Canada, with a growing presence across the North American aerospace ecosystem, Horizon’s Cavorite X7 combines patented fan-in-wing technology with hybrid-electric propulsion to deliver longer range, higher cruise speeds and greater operational flexibility than many battery-only eVTOL concepts. By using conventional runways for the majority of missions, the aircraft can conserve energy while maintaining the option to operate from vertiports and confined landing areas.

Recent flight-testing has continued to validate Horizon’s unique transition architecture, while the company advances certification planning and expands partnerships across engineering, manufacturing and aerospace systems. Its hybrid-electric strategy also reflects a growing industry consensus that multiple propulsion architectures may coexist, particularly for regional mobility, emergency services, defence and special mission applications where payload and range remain critical considerations.

For the U.S. market, Horizon is positioning the Cavorite X7 as more than an urban air mobility platform. The aircraft is being developed with applications spanning regional air transport, medical evacuation, government operations, defence, cargo logistics and business aviation—markets where operational flexibility and infrastructure independence can deliver immediate value.

As the industry increasingly focuses on commercial viability rather than technological novelty, Horizon Aircraft is demonstrating that the future of Advanced Air Mobility may not be defined by choosing between conventional aircraft and eVTOL—but by intelligently combining the strengths of both.

Backed by Hyundai Motor Group, Supernal is pursuing perhaps the industry’s most ambitious challenge—not simply certifying an eVTOL aircraft, but industrialising Advanced Air Mobility at automotive scale.
Headquartered in California, Supernal is combining Hyundai’s expertise in advanced manufacturing, robotics, electrification and global supply chains with aerospace engineering to create an integrated production system capable of supporting the next generation of electric aircraft.

2026 has marked an important evolution in that strategy. Hyundai Motor Group recently announced a strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to jointly develop future AAM aircraft, bringing together automotive-scale manufacturing expertise with one of Asia’s leading aerospace manufacturers. The collaboration extends beyond aircraft design to encompass certification, supply chains, electric propulsion and global commercialisation—highlighting Hyundai’s long-term commitment to becoming a major force in aerospace.

Alongside continued progress on the S-A2 programme, Supernal has strengthened its engineering leadership and expanded prototype testing as it advances toward certification and production readiness. Rather than viewing manufacturing as something that follows certification, Supernal is developing both in parallel—a philosophy that reflects Hyundai’s belief that scalable production will ultimately determine the success of Advanced Air Mobility.

As the industry looks beyond first flight towards commercial scale, Supernal is helping answer one of aviation’s biggest questions: how do you build thousands of aircraft with the quality, efficiency and consistency expected of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers?

AIR is pioneering a new category of personal electric aviation, developing aircraft designed for individual ownership, recreational flying and everyday utility rather than scheduled passenger services.
Headquartered in Israel, with a rapidly expanding operational presence in Florida, AIR has positioned the United States at the centre of its commercial strategy. The company established its U.S. flight test and certification centre near West Palm Beach, secured FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certification, and is developing the AIR ONE around the FAA’s evolving MOSAIC framework—potentially creating one of the first personal eVTOL aircraft that can be operated under the Light Sport Aircraft category.

Unlike many manufacturers targeting airline operators, AIR is focused on making electric flight accessible to private owners. The two-seat AIR ONE features an intuitive “fly-by-intent” flight control system, foldable wings for garage storage and a highly simplified mechanical architecture, reflecting the company’s belief that the future of electric aviation should be as easy to own and operate as today’s premium recreational aircraft. Alongside the passenger platform, AIR has already delivered production-ready cargo aircraft, demonstrating an ability to transition from prototype development towards commercial manufacturing.

AIR is also strengthening its U.S. position through participation in the U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX Agility Prime programme, supporting the evaluation of its aircraft for logistics and defence applications while expanding relationships across the American Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.

As the industry debates the future of urban air mobility, AIR is pursuing a different vision: what if the first mass-market electric aircraft isn’t an air taxi—but a personal aircraft that anyone can own, fly and keep at home?

SkyDrive is helping position Japan at the forefront of the global Advanced Air Mobility race through a strategy focused on certification, industrialisation and commercial deployment. Rather than simply developing an aircraft, the company is working alongside government, regulators and industry to build the ecosystem required for eVTOL operations to become part of everyday transportation.

2026 marked a major milestone with the successful maiden flight of the SKYDRIVE SD-05, launching an intensive flight test programme as the company progresses towards certification with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). Designed for dense urban environments, the aircraft reflects Japan’s emphasis on safety, simplicity and operational efficiency.

SkyDrive’s industrial strategy is equally significant. Through its partnership with Suzuki Motor Corporation, the company is combining aerospace engineering with automotive manufacturing expertise to support scalable production—an increasingly important differentiator as the industry shifts from prototype development to commercial manufacturing.

While Japan remains its launch market, SkyDrive continues to expand internationally through collaborations across North America, Europe and Asia, reinforcing its ambition to become a global Advanced Air Mobility manufacturer.

As the industry moves towards commercial operations, SkyDrive is demonstrating how coordinated collaboration between OEMs, government and industry can accelerate the deployment of electric flight.

One of the industry’s most significant developments came when Airbus announced it would pause development of the CityAirbus NextGen programme following its flight test campaign, concluding that current battery technology is not yet capable of delivering the operational performance required for a commercially viable aircraft.
Far from signalling a retreat from Advanced Air Mobility, the decision reinforced Airbus’s belief that sustainable commercial success will depend on technology readiness as much as aircraft certification.

The announcement has fuelled one of the industry’s most important debates: are today’s battery technologies sufficient to support commercially scalable eVTOL operations, or must propulsion and energy storage evolve further before the sector can truly reach maturity?

Beyond aircraft development, Airbus continues to work closely with regulators, airports, infrastructure developers and air navigation service providers on the integration of Advanced Air Mobility into existing aviation systems—recognising that future success will depend as much on operational ecosystems as on aircraft design.

As the industry moves from prototypes towards commercial deployment, Airbus remains one of its most influential voices—challenging the sector not simply to build aircraft, but to build an industry capable of delivering safe, scalable and economically viable operations.

One of the industry’s most technically ambitious eVTOL manufacturers, combining high-performance aircraft development with an increasingly global certification and commercialisation strategy. While China remains its primary certification market, the company is expanding its focus across Europe, the Middle East and North America, positioning itself as a global Advanced Air Mobility manufacturer rather than a regionally limited OEM.

The company’s Prosperity eVTOL has attracted industry attention for achieving one of the longest publicly demonstrated flights by a full-scale electric eVTOL aircraft, reinforcing the importance of range, efficiency and operational flexibility as the industry moves toward commercial deployment.

Alongside passenger operations, AutoFlight continues to advance its CarryAll autonomous cargo platform—an important part of its wider market strategy. Logistics, regional freight, healthcare delivery, offshore support and commercial cargo applications may offer some of the fastest pathways to scalable electric aviation, particularly in large markets such as the United States.

By developing aircraft to internationally recognised certification standards and expanding partnerships with operators and infrastructure providers, AutoFlight is positioning itself to compete across multiple global markets as AAM matures.
As the industry moves from demonstration to deployment, AutoFlight is asking one of the sector’s key strategic questions: will success belong to the company that reaches one market first, or the one capable of certifying, manufacturing and operating across multiple markets simultaneously?

MightyFly is proving that one of AAM’s earliest commercial successes may come not from transporting passengers—but from transforming regional logistics.
Based in California, the company is developing autonomous hybrid-electric cargo aircraft designed to move freight rapidly between cities, hospitals, manufacturers and distribution centres, targeting one of aviation’s largest untapped markets.

2026 has marked a breakthrough year. MightyFly secured $10 million in new funding, announced a $50 million healthcare logistics contract, and continues expanding U.S. defence collaborations following successful autonomous cargo demonstrations for the U.S. Air Force. Together, these milestones demonstrate a company moving beyond technology development toward commercial operations and revenue generation.

Rather than waiting for passenger eVTOL markets to mature, MightyFly is targeting time-critical logistics, healthcare, defence and industrial supply chains—applications where autonomy, long range and minimal infrastructure requirements can deliver immediate commercial value.

As the industry looks beyond urban air taxis, MightyFly is demonstrating that the first large-scale business case for Advanced Air Mobility may not be moving people—but moving freight faster, cheaper and more efficiently than ever before.

Pivotal is demonstrating that one of the earliest commercial successes in Advanced Air Mobility may come through personal electric aviation rather than large-scale air taxi networks.

Based in California, the company’s Helix is one of the few production eVTOL aircraft available for purchase in the United States. Operating under the FAA’s Part 103 Ultralight regulations, Helix provides a practical pathway to real-world electric flight while the wider industry continues progressing toward powered-lift certification.

2026 has been a significant year for Pivotal. The company was selected to participate in the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) through the PennDOT-led Multistate Collaborative, helping evaluate how lightweight eVTOL aircraft can support public safety, regional mobility and community operations. At the same time, Pivotal continues expanding aircraft deliveries, pilot training and customer operations across the United States—creating one of the industry’s largest bases of real-world operational experience.

Beyond recreational flying, the company is working with first responders, fire departments and defence organisations to demonstrate how lightweight electric aircraft can support emergency response, search and rescue and specialised missions.

As the industry looks beyond prototypes towards commercial deployment, Pivotal is proving that the future of electric flight isn’t just about carrying passengers—it’s about putting certified aircraft into the hands of real operators today.

Backed by Embraer, Eve Air Mobility is combining the agility of a start-up with the experience of one of the world’s most established aircraft manufacturers. Eve is building a complete Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem spanning aircraft, aftermarket services, fleet support and next-generation air traffic management.

2026 has been a pivotal year. Eve has accelerated its flight test campaign, completing more than 50 successful test flights and expanding the programme toward transition flight testing—one of the most important milestones on the path to certification. The company also secured $150 million in new financing, bringing total funding to approximately $1.2 billion, reinforcing its position as one of the industry’s best-capitalised OEMs.

The United States remains central to Eve’s long-term strategy. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company is working closely with U.S. suppliers, operators and infrastructure partners while leveraging Embraer’s extensive North American footprint to support certification, customer entry into service and long-term fleet support. Eve’s ecosystem approach—integrating aircraft, digital air traffic management and aftermarket services—is designed to help operators deploy eVTOL fleets rather than simply purchase aircraft.

As the industry moves from prototypes to commercial operations, Eve is demonstrating that success will depend not only on building a great aircraft—but on delivering the complete operational ecosystem around it.

XPENG is pioneering a consumer-focused approach, combining automotive manufacturing with personal electric aviation through its innovative Land Aircraft Carrier—a modular vehicle comprising a six-wheeled electric car and a detachable two-seat eVTOL aircraft.

2026 has marked a major transition from concept to industrialisation. XPENG has commenced trial production at its purpose-built manufacturing facility, designed for an annual capacity of up to 10,000 aircraft, while reporting more than 7,000 pre-orders for the Land Aircraft Carrier. Rather than targeting traditional airline operators, the company is applying automotive production principles to electric flight—challenging conventional thinking about how eVTOL aircraft could reach the mass market.

While its initial commercial focus remains China, XPENG is highly relevant to the U.S. Advanced Air Mobility sector. Its work raises important questions around certification, consumer ownership, manufacturing scale and whether personal electric aircraft could emerge alongside commercial eVTOL networks rather than after them.

As the industry debates the future of electric aviation, XPENG AEROHT is demonstrating that the next revolution may come not from building more aircraft—but from fundamentally changing how they’re manufactured, sold and owned.

The Florida-based company is combining hydrogen-electric propulsion, a patented air-ground docking system, SkyBase™ vertiport infrastructure and LuftPAATH™ AI-powered airspace management to create a fully connected mobility platform.
2026 has been a breakthrough year.

LuftCar successfully demonstrated its patented air-ground docking technology, validating one of its core innovations, while launching SkyBase™, a dual-use vertiport platform designed to support commercial, emergency response and defence operations. The company has also introduced the second generation of its LuftPAATH™ AI planning platform to help cities, operators and governments identify optimal vertiport locations and plan future AAM networks.

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, LuftCar is deeply engaged in the U.S. Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem, working alongside organisations including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), airports and public-sector partners while pursuing opportunities in emergency medical services, defence, regional logistics and disaster response. At the same time, the company is expanding internationally with projects in Dubai and the Philippines.

As the industry focuses on aircraft certification, LuftCar is asking a broader question: how do we build the infrastructure, energy systems and digital intelligence that make Advanced Air Mobility truly operational?

Amphenol is helping solve one of the industry’s hardest engineering problems—moving enormous amounts of electrical power safely and reliably through an aircraft.

As eVTOL aircraft push towards higher-voltage architectures, faster charging and greater power density, reliable electrical interconnects have become a critical engineering challenge. Amphenol Aerospace is at the forefront of this evolution, developing high-voltage, high-current interconnect solutions engineered specifically for the demanding environments of electric flight.

Its portfolio includes MIL-DTL-38999 high-voltage connectors rated up to 1,500 VDC at 50,000 ft, High Power 5015 connectors for propulsion and energy storage systems, and the Voltarius™ interconnect platform supporting next-generation battery packs, charging infrastructure and electric propulsion architectures.

As OEMs transition towards 800V+ electrical systems, structural battery integration and megawatt-class charging, Amphenol is helping solve some of the industry’s most complex challenges—including electrical safety, EMI protection, thermal management, weight reduction and certification-ready system reliability.

Trusted across commercial aerospace and increasingly adopted within the eVTOL sector, Amphenol’s technologies are supporting manufacturers as they move from prototype development towards FAA certification, industrialisation and commercial production.

Precision Motion Systems for Next-Generation Electric Flight

As eVTOL aircraft become lighter, more electric and increasingly software-defined, flight-critical actuation systems are evolving into one of the industry’s most important enabling technologies. Olsen Actuators & Drives specialises in designing high-performance electromechanical actuation systems that deliver the precision, reliability and certification readiness required for next-generation aircraft.

The company recently partnered with a leading UK eVTOL developer to engineer a bespoke aerospace actuator integrating precision mechanics, power electronics and safety-critical control software into a compact, lightweight package. Delivering 17kN of force at 5mm/s while weighing just 3.5kg, the system was developed for installation within highly space-constrained aircraft and designed to meet the demanding requirements of DO-160G, DO-178C and DO-254 certification standards.

Designed, manufactured and tested in the UK, Olsen’s solutions combine high torque-density gearboxes, precision roller screws and integrated electronics to provide reliable flight control across primary and secondary aircraft systems. As eVTOL architectures become increasingly dependent on distributed electromechanical actuation, the company is helping OEMs reduce weight, simplify maintenance and improve system performance.

As the industry progresses toward certification and production, Olsen is demonstrating that the future of electric flight depends as much on precision motion control as it does on propulsion and batteries.

Advanced Materials for the Next Generation of Electric Aircraft

As electric aircraft push the limits of battery performance, every kilogram matters. POLYVANTIS is helping eVTOL manufacturers rethink one of aviation’s most overlooked components: transparent materials.

Formed through the combination of the LEXAN™ and PLEXIGLAS® businesses, POLYVANTIS develops advanced aerospace glazing solutions that reduce weight while delivering exceptional optical clarity, impact resistance and certification performance.

2026 has seen the company expand its aerospace offering with the launch of LEXAN™ LITE, an ultra-lightweight polycarbonate solution engineered to help aircraft manufacturers reduce weight without compromising safety or manufacturability. As eVTOL OEMs pursue longer range, greater payload and improved efficiency, advanced glazing materials are becoming an increasingly important design enabler rather than simply a cabin component.

Headquartered in the United States and supporting aerospace programmes globally, POLYVANTIS is helping engineers develop lighter, more efficient aircraft while enabling the next generation of cockpit and cabin designs.

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial production, POLYVANTIS is demonstrating that material innovation can be just as important as propulsion innovation.

Advanced Materials for Lightweight, High-Reliability Electric Flight

As eVTOL aircraft push the limits of structural efficiency and power density, advanced materials are becoming critical enablers of aircraft performance. Greene Tweed is helping OEMs reduce weight, improve durability and enhance system reliability through aerospace-proven composites, engineered seals and high-performance electrical interconnect technologies.

Its Xycomp® DLF™ thermoplastic composite is replacing complex metallic components with lightweight alternatives that typically deliver 35–50% weight savings while maintaining exceptional fatigue, vibration and impact performance. Across airframes, battery systems and cabin structures, these materials are helping manufacturers extend range, increase payload and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Beyond lightweight structures, Greene Tweed develops advanced sealing technologies and Seal-Connect® electrical and fibre-optic interconnects that ensure reliable power and data transmission in demanding aerospace environments. The company is also advancing high-performance materials for battery enclosures, improving thermal protection, flame resistance and safety for next-generation electric propulsion systems.

With decades of aerospace experience supporting commercial aviation, defence and space programmes, Greene Tweed is bringing certification-ready materials and engineering expertise to one of aviation’s fastest-growing sectors.

As the industry moves towards commercial production, Greene Tweed is demonstrating that the future of electric flight will depend as much on advanced materials and system reliability as it does on batteries and propulsion.

Accelerating Lightweight Aircraft Design Through Digital Engineering

As eVTOL manufacturers race to reduce weight while meeting increasingly demanding certification requirements, digital engineering has become a critical competitive advantage. Collier Aerospace’s HyperX® structural optimisation platform helps aircraft developers design lighter, stronger and more manufacturable airframes while significantly reducing engineering effort and development time.

HyperX integrates structural analysis, sizing optimisation and certification reporting into a single workflow, enabling engineers to optimise composite laminates, metallic structures, stiffened panels and complex load-bearing components using finite element analysis.

By automating stress analysis, design iteration and certification-ready documentation, the platform allows engineering teams to evaluate structural trade-offs faster while generating fully traceable margins, equations and compliance reports.

As the industry moves from prototype development towards certified production, software is becoming as important as hardware. Digital optimisation enables OEMs to reduce structural mass, improve manufacturing efficiency and shorten development cycles—without compromising safety or certification confidence.

Used across commercial aerospace and increasingly relevant to Advanced Air Mobility, Collier Aerospace is helping engineers solve one of electric aviation’s most fundamental challenges: how to build aircraft that are lighter, stronger, certifiable and commercially viable.

Engineering the Lightweight Structures Behind Electric Flight

Drawing on decades of experience supplying the commercial aerospace industry, Constellium develops aerospace-grade plates, sheets, extrusions and precision components that combine exceptional strength with reduced weight and excellent manufacturability. Its proprietary Airware® aluminium-lithium alloys offer significant weight savings over conventional aerospace materials while maintaining the structural performance required for next-generation aircraft.

2026 has seen Constellium continue investing in advanced aerospace manufacturing and sustainable materials technologies, reinforcing its commitment to lightweight design and closed-loop aluminium recycling. As aircraft manufacturers increasingly balance performance with sustainability, the company is helping demonstrate that lower-weight structures and lower-carbon manufacturing can be achieved together.

For the AAM sector, Constellium offers more than aerospace materials—it provides the manufacturing scale, certification experience and engineering expertise needed to support the industry’s transition from prototype aircraft to high-volume commercial production.

As electric aviation matures, Constellium is proving that the future of flight will be shaped as much by advances in materials engineering as by propulsion and battery technology.

Advancing the Batteries That Will Power Electric Flight

Battery technology remains one of the biggest constraints on commercial eVTOL—and Samsung SDI is working to change that. As one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, the company is developing next-generation cell technologies designed to deliver higher energy density, faster charging and improved safety for future electric aircraft.

2026 has been a pivotal year. Samsung SDI unveiled its latest all-solid-state battery technology at InterBattery 2026, confirming plans for mass production from 2027. With significantly improved energy density and thermal stability over conventional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state technology is widely regarded as one of the most promising developments for the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Alongside expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint, Samsung SDI continues to invest heavily in next-generation battery technologies that could unlock longer-range, safer and more commercially viable eVTOL aircraft.

As the industry looks beyond today’s battery limitations, Samsung SDI is helping shape the technology that could define the next generation of electric flight.

Miniaturising the Electronics Behind Electric Flight

As eVTOL aircraft become increasingly electric and software-defined, the demand for compact, lightweight and highly reliable electrical interconnects has never been greater. Nicomatic Americas is helping manufacturers meet that challenge through advanced micro-connectors, cable assemblies and integrated interconnect solutions designed for mission-critical aerospace applications.

From flight control systems and avionics to battery management, cockpit electronics, actuators and power distribution, Nicomatic’s technologies enable high-density electrical architectures while reducing weight, saving space and improving system reliability. Its customised interconnect solutions help OEMs simplify integration, accelerate development and support certification-ready aircraft designs.

With engineering and manufacturing capabilities across North America and Europe, Nicomatic works closely with aerospace innovators to deliver rapid design support and tailored solutions for next-generation electric aircraft.

As the industry moves towards increasingly integrated electrical systems, Nicomatic is demonstrating that the future of electric flight depends not only on batteries and propulsion—but on the reliable transmission of power, data and control signals throughout the aircraft.

Reinventing Aircraft Wiring for the Electric Aviation Era

Wiring harnesses are emerging as one of the industry’s biggest hidden challenges—adding weight, increasing assembly complexity and limiting manufacturing scalability. Q5D is fundamentally rethinking how aircraft electrical systems are designed and built.

Its patented robotic manufacturing technology deposits insulated wiring, conductive tracks and electrical connections directly onto complex three-dimensional structures, eliminating much of the manual harness assembly traditionally required in aerospace manufacturing. The result is lighter aircraft, simplified assembly, improved reliability and significantly greater manufacturing consistency.

For eVTOL manufacturers, the technology offers an opportunity to integrate wiring directly into airframes, battery enclosures and interior structures, reducing component count while supporting the growing number of sensors, flight-control systems, power electronics and data networks required by next-generation electric aircraft.

As the industry shifts from prototype development to scalable production, Q5D is demonstrating that manufacturing innovation can be just as important as aircraft innovation—helping OEMs reduce weight, simplify supply chains and prepare for high-rate production.

Thermal Management Systems for Next-Generation eVTOL Aircraft

TAT Technologies provides aerospace thermal management, environmental control, and component support solutions for commercial, defense, and next-generation aircraft. Its portfolio includes heat exchangers, cold plates, power electronics cooling systems, air-cycle and vapor-cycle environmental control systems, and MRO services for thermal, APU, and landing gear systems.

For eVTOL manufacturers, TAT Technologies’ cooling systems address one of electric aviation’s most critical challenges: managing heat across batteries, motors, inverters, power electronics, and cabin environments. The company’s eVTOL solutions are designed to be efficient, modular, scalable, compact, and lightweight, with high-voltage and DO-160 compliant components suited to demanding electric aircraft mission profiles.

By combining decades of aerospace thermal expertise with dedicated next-generation aircraft solutions, TAT Technologies helps eVTOL developers improve reliability, passenger comfort, and system efficiency. Its technology positions the company as a valuable partner for building safer, cooler, and more scalable electric vertical flight platforms.

Digital Manufacturing Platform for Faster eVTOL Development

MISUMI | Fictiv provides a digital manufacturing platform that helps engineering teams source custom mechanical parts from prototype through production. Its capabilities include CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, urethane casting, sheet metal, die casting, and compression molding, giving aircraft developers a flexible route to high-quality parts across multiple stages of product development.

For eVTOL manufacturers, MISUMI | Fictiv’s platform can accelerate the production of complex components such as housings, brackets, thermal management parts, tooling, cabin hardware, and test fixtures. With instant quoting, design-for-manufacturing feedback, material selection support, and access to vetted manufacturing capacity, MISUMI | Fictiv helps teams move quickly from CAD to physical parts while maintaining visibility, quality, and supply-chain control.

By simplifying custom part sourcing and supporting both rapid prototyping and scalable production, Fictiv helps eVTOL companies reduce development bottlenecks and respond faster to design iteration, testing, and certification needs. Its technology positions the company as a valuable manufacturing partner for eVTOL programs working to bring lightweight, reliable, and production-ready aircraft to market.

Securing the Critical Materials Behind Electric Flight

Securing resilient supplies of critical minerals has become as important as advancing aircraft technology. USA Rare Earth is building one of the first fully integrated domestic rare earth supply chains in the United States, supporting the production of the permanent magnets essential for high-performance electric motors used in eVTOL aircraft.

2026 marks a major step forward as the company accelerates development of its integrated U.S. platform—from rare earth mining and processing in Texas to magnet manufacturing at its new Oklahoma facility. By establishing a domestic source of rare earth oxides, metals and high-performance permanent magnets, USA Rare Earth aims to reduce dependence on overseas supply chains while strengthening America’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.

For the eVTOL industry, access to high-performance NdFeB permanent magnets is fundamental to the next generation of lightweight, high-efficiency electric propulsion systems. As demand accelerates across aerospace, automotive and defence sectors, supply chain security is becoming a strategic issue rather than simply a procurement challenge.

As electric aviation moves towards large-scale production, USA Rare Earth is helping ensure that one of its most critical technologies—the electric motor—has a secure and sustainable domestic supply chain.

Power Electronics Enabling the Next Generation of Electric Flight

Every eVTOL aircraft depends on one critical technology: efficient power electronics. Infineon Technologies is helping manufacturers maximise range, reduce weight and improve reliability through advanced semiconductor solutions that manage the flow of energy across electric propulsion, battery systems and flight controls.

Its portfolio—including CoolSiC™ silicon carbide power semiconductors, EiceDRIVER™ gate drivers, AURIX™ microcontrollers and XENSIV™ sensors—supports everything from traction inverters and battery management systems to electric motors and safety-critical control architectures. As the industry moves towards higher-voltage platforms and greater power densities, Infineon’s wide-bandgap SiC and GaN technologies are enabling smaller, lighter and more efficient propulsion systems.

2026 has seen Infineon continue expanding its next-generation silicon carbide portfolio, including the latest CoolSiC™ Gen2 devices, delivering improved efficiency, reduced switching losses and higher power density—key technologies for extending flight range and accelerating the commercial viability of electric aircraft.

With decades of leadership in automotive electrification and a rapidly growing aerospace presence, Infineon is helping OEMs translate proven electric vehicle technologies into the next generation of certified electric aircraft.

Whole-Aircraft Recovery Systems for eVTOL Safety

BRS Aerospace is a pioneer in whole-aircraft ballistic recovery parachute systems, with more than four decades of experience designing safety solutions for light aircraft, unmanned vehicles, military platforms, and type-certified airplanes. Its systems are engineered to deploy a parachute capable of lowering the entire aircraft to the ground in the event of loss of control, structural failure, or other in-flight emergencies.

For eVTOL manufacturers, BRS Aerospace offers a proven safety technology that can support aircraft resilience, passenger confidence, and certification-focused design. As electric vertical flight platforms introduce new propulsion architectures and urban operating environments, whole-aircraft recovery systems provide an additional layer of protection for pilots, passengers, and communities below.

By bringing decades of parachute recovery expertise into the advanced air mobility sector, BRS Aerospace helps eVTOL developers integrate practical, life-saving safety systems from the earliest stages of aircraft design. Its technology positions the company as a key safety partner for the next generation of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Building the Certifiable Software Behind Electric Flight

As eVTOL aircraft become increasingly software-defined, ensuring that safety-critical systems remain secure, deterministic and certifiable has become one of the industry’s greatest engineering challenges. Lynx Software Technologies provides the trusted software platforms that enable next-generation aircraft to meet those demands.

Its LynxOS-178® real-time operating system and LYNX MOSA.ic™ framework allow flight-critical software, avionics, autonomy, connectivity and mission applications to run securely on a single computing platform while maintaining strict isolation between safety-critical and non-critical functions. This mixed-criticality architecture helps OEMs reduce hardware complexity, accelerate development and simplify certification under DO-178C.

As aircraft increasingly rely on multi-core processors, AI, connected systems and software updates, Lynx is helping manufacturers build secure, cyber-resilient and certification-ready digital architectures capable of supporting the next generation of electric aircraft.

Trusted across commercial aerospace, defence and space, Lynx Software Technologies is enabling OEMs to move beyond conventional avionics towards the software-defined aircraft of the future.

Precision Components for Mission-Critical Electric Flight

AdvanTech International is enabling the evolution of eVTOL aircraft with advanced sensing technologies, structural fasteners, and thermal management solutions engineered for the demanding environments of urban air mobility. With a multi-industry legacy and aerospace-grade quality, AdvanTech delivers key components that enhance safety, performance, and reliability.

Supporting propulsion, navigation, and airframe integration, AdvanTech provides precision rotational position sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and gyroscopes for accurate flight control, alongside high-efficiency battery cooling plates, heat sinks, and thermal materials to manage the heat loads of electric propulsion systems.

Through a global supply network and technical design assistance, AdvanTech enables eVTOL OEMs to optimize structures with lightweight fasteners, battery terminal pins, and custom cold-formed parts—reducing weight while maintaining durability and structural integrity.

By combining aerospace-proven technologies with flexible manufacturing capabilities, AdvanTech International helps accelerate the safe, efficient deployment of eVTOL platforms—advancing the future of connected, electric air mobility.

HIL Simulation & Validation Systems for eVTOL Flight Control & Battery Management

Bloomy is accelerating the development and certification of eVTOL aircraft with cutting-edge hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems that validate flight control and energy management systems in real time.
Their eVTOL Integrated HIL Test System provides a repeatable, closed-loop environment to simulate control surfaces and battery behavior during all flight phases—forward, vertical, and transitional.

By combining Bloomy’s powerful BS1200 battery simulator with platforms from NI, The MathWorks, and others, the system enables high-fidelity testing for system integration labs (SILs), significantly reducing cost, complexity, and time to market.

From digital transformation to certification readiness, Bloomy delivers proven tools for efficient, scalable testing of mission-critical eVTOL electronics—from tip to tail.

Powering the Infrastructure Behind Advanced Air Mobility

The industry faces a new challenge: delivering reliable, high-capacity electrical infrastructure capable of supporting rapid charging, fleet operations and resilient energy management.

Schneider Electric is helping solve that challenge through intelligent energy management, microgrids, digital automation and grid optimisation technologies. Its EcoStruxure™ platform enables airports, vertiports and charging hubs to integrate high-power charging, battery energy storage, renewable generation and real-time load management—helping operators maximise efficiency while maintaining grid stability.

2026 has seen Schneider continue expanding its investment in digital energy infrastructure and AI-enabled grid management, technologies that will play a vital role as electric aviation begins operating at scale. With decades of experience supporting critical infrastructure worldwide, the company is uniquely positioned to help airports and vertiport operators transition from demonstration projects to commercially viable networks.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, Schneider Electric is proving that the future of flight depends not only on aircraft—but on the intelligent energy systems that keep them flying.

Enabling the Materials Behind the Next Generation of Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility accelerates toward commercial deployment, the industry requires lightweight, high-performance materials capable of improving battery efficiency, thermal management and system reliability across increasingly demanding electric aircraft applications.

NeoGraf Solutions is helping address this challenge through advanced graphite and graphene-based material technologies. Its engineered graphite solutions deliver superior thermal management, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and lightweight performance for batteries, power electronics and critical aerospace systems—helping eVTOL manufacturers improve efficiency, safety and operational reliability.

In 2026, NeoGraf Solutions continues expanding its innovation in specialty graphite materials to support the growing electrification of aerospace. With more than 140 years of expertise in carbon and graphite technologies, the company is working alongside manufacturers to develop next-generation material solutions that enable higher-performing, more sustainable electric aircraft and supporting infrastructure.

As the industry prepares for large-scale electric aviation, NeoGraf Solutions is demonstrating that the future of flight depends not only on breakthrough aircraft designs—but on the advanced materials that make electrification possible.

Making Personal Electric Flight Accessible

As Advanced Air Mobility moves from concept to commercial reality, the industry faces a critical challenge: creating safe, affordable and practical aircraft that can bring low-altitude flight to everyday users.

YIVTOL is addressing this challenge through its ultra-light personal eVTOL aircraft, designed for accessible, short-range electric flight across tourism, recreation, training and emerging personal mobility markets. Its S-ZERO platform combines compact design, electric propulsion, rapid battery swapping and simplified operation—helping open a new category of personal aerial mobility.

In 2026, YIVTOL continues to build momentum following major testing, certification and delivery milestones for its single-seat eVTOL aircraft. With a focus on safety, usability and scalable production, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of China’s fast-growing low-altitude economy and the global market for personal electric aviation.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of flight, YIVTOL is proving that the future of Advanced Air Mobility will not only be defined by air taxis and urban networks—but also by personal aircraft that make electric flight more accessible.

Building AI-Defined Aircraft for Autonomous Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward real-world deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: developing intelligent, autonomous aircraft systems capable of combining safety, performance and scalability.

AIBOT is addressing this challenge through its AI-defined, software-driven aiEVTOL aircraft platform. Designed to integrate electric propulsion, autonomous flight technologies, advanced connectivity and high-performance computing, AIBOT’s ecosystem aims to make next-generation air mobility more accessible, efficient and intelligent.

In 2026, AIBOT continues to advance its flight testing, aircraft development and regulatory engagement, building on key milestones including successful eVTOL operations at the Norton Test Range. With a focus on autonomy, software-defined aviation and electric propulsion, the company is positioning itself as a pioneer in the future of connected, intelligent flight.

As the industry prepares for commercial Advanced Air Mobility, AIBOT is proving that the future of aviation will be shaped not only by electric aircraft—but by the AI-powered systems that enable them to fly smarter, safer and at scale.

Pioneering Hybrid-Electric Flight for Sustainable Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility progresses toward commercial operations, the industry faces a critical challenge: developing aircraft that combine operational flexibility, reduced emissions and practical range while meeting the demands of real-world aviation.

Ascendance is helping solve that challenge through its innovative hybrid-electric propulsion technologies and next-generation aircraft development. Its proprietary STERNA hybrid-electric propulsion system is designed to deliver lower emissions, reduced operating costs and greater energy efficiency, while the ATEA vertical take-off and landing aircraft combines the versatility of VTOL with the extended range required for regional air mobility missions.

In 2026, Ascendance continues to advance flight testing and certification activities while expanding partnerships across the aerospace ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of hybrid-electric aviation. By combining innovative propulsion with a pragmatic approach to sustainable aircraft design, the company is helping bridge the gap between today’s aviation infrastructure and tomorrow’s zero-emission future.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric and hybrid-electric aviation, Ascendance is proving that the future of flight depends not only on breakthrough aircraft—but on propulsion technologies that make sustainable air mobility commercially viable.

Making Personal Electric Flight a Reality

As Advanced Air Mobility moves closer to everyday use, the industry faces a new challenge: proving that electric vertical flight can be safe, intuitive and accessible beyond traditional aviation markets.

Jetson is helping address that challenge through the Jetson ONE, a single-seat personal eVTOL designed to bring electric flight to individual pilots. Built around lightweight construction, electric propulsion and simplified flight controls, the aircraft is positioned as a new category of personal aerial vehicle—combining the agility of a recreational aircraft with the ambition of next-generation air mobility.

In 2026, Jetson continues to expand the visibility and maturity of its personal eVTOL platform, building on flight demonstrations, customer demand and growing international interest in lightweight electric aviation. With its production and testing operations centred around real-world piloted flight, the company is helping shift public perception of eVTOL from futuristic concept to tangible product.

As the industry prepares for the next phase of Advanced Air Mobility, Jetson is proving that the future of flight will not only be defined by air taxis and urban networks—but also by personal aircraft that make the sky accessible to more people.

Advancing Personal eVTOL Flight for Everyday Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves from demonstration to deployment, the industry faces a defining challenge: making electric vertical flight practical, intuitive and accessible for personal transportation.
Doroni Aerospace is helping address that challenge through the H1-X, a two-seat personal eVTOL aircraft designed for private ownership and everyday use.

Combining electric propulsion, vertical take-off capability, pilot-assist technologies and compact operating requirements, the aircraft is positioned to bring advanced air mobility beyond air taxis and into the hands of individual users.

In 2026, Doroni continues to advance its pathway toward flight-ready prototypes, testing and FAA certification, building on earlier milestones including piloted personal eVTOL flight in the United States and growing market interest in personal electric aviation.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of mobility, Doroni Aerospace is proving that the future of flight will not only depend on urban air networks—but on personal aircraft that make point-to-point electric aviation part of everyday life.

Advancing Hydrogen-Electric VTOL for the Future of Vertical Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a critical challenge: extending the range, endurance and payload capability of electric vertical flight while reducing emissions and operating costs.

Piasecki Aircraft is helping address that challenge through advanced rotorcraft design, hydrogen-electric propulsion and next-generation VTOL systems. Its PA-890 programme is being developed as a hydrogen-powered compound helicopter, combining electric propulsion with the range and mission flexibility required for emergency medical services, logistics, passenger transport and future air mobility operations.

In 2026, Piasecki continues to build on decades of vertical-lift innovation while advancing hydrogen propulsion, autonomous systems and military and commercial VTOL technologies. Through programmes including the PA-890 and ARES tilt-duct VTOL, the company is helping demonstrate how clean propulsion and proven rotorcraft engineering can expand the practical use cases for Advanced Air Mobility.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, Piasecki Aircraft is proving that the future of flight depends not only on battery-electric aircraft—but on scalable propulsion technologies that make zero-carbon vertical mobility viable across longer-range missions.

Redefining Propulsion for the Future of Electric Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercialisation, the industry faces a new challenge: developing propulsion systems that deliver precision, compactness and safety in dense urban environments.

CycloTech is helping solve that challenge through its CycloRotor technology, an innovative electric propulsion system that enables 360-degree thrust vectoring. Designed for highly manoeuvrable VTOL aircraft, drones and future flying-car applications, CycloTech’s propulsion architecture allows aircraft to move vertically, sideways, brake in mid-air and operate with a compact footprint—capabilities that could reshape how vehicles navigate cities and complex environments.

In 2026, CycloTech continues to advance its CycloRotor platform following the presentation and development of its BlackBird demonstrator, a flying vehicle created to showcase the technology’s potential for electric flight and future air mobility. With a focus on propulsion systems rather than complete aircraft manufacturing, the company is positioning itself as a critical enabler for OEMs developing the next generation of eVTOL and urban air mobility vehicles.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, CycloTech is proving that the future of flight depends not only on aircraft design—but on propulsion technologies that make safe, compact and highly controlled vertical mobility possible.

Reinventing Cargo Mobility Through Autonomous VTOL Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: extending the benefits of electric and hybrid-electric vertical flight beyond passenger transport and into logistics, defence and humanitarian operations.

Elroy Air is helping solve that challenge through Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft designed to carry heavy payloads without runways, onboard crew or dedicated charging infrastructure. Built for middle-mile logistics, Chaparral combines vertical take-off capability, autonomous operations and modular cargo pods to support rapid delivery across commercial, military and emergency-response missions.

In 2026, Elroy Air continues to advance Chaparral from flight testing toward operational deployment, following major milestones including autonomous point-to-point cargo delivery and transition flight. With new leadership under CEO Andrew Clare and founder Dave Merrill serving as Executive Chairman, the company is positioning autonomous cargo VTOL as a practical near-term application of Advanced Air Mobility.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, Elroy Air is proving that the future of eVTOL will not only be about moving people—but about moving essential goods faster, safer and to more places.

Opening New Frontiers for Autonomous Cargo VTOL

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: proving that vertical flight can deliver meaningful value beyond passenger transport, especially in logistics, disaster relief and remote-area operations.
Sabrewing Aircraft Company is helping address that challenge through autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft designed for heavy-lift, long-range missions. Its Rhaegal platform combines vertical and conventional take-off capability with large payload capacity, all-weather performance and the ability to operate without traditional airport infrastructure—supporting cargo delivery to locations that are difficult or impossible to reach by road, sea or runway.

In 2026, Sabrewing continues to build on its development of high-capacity unmanned cargo aircraft, following earlier milestones including record-setting payload hover flights, FAA certification engagement and commercial agreements with cargo operators. By focusing on autonomous air cargo, the company is helping establish a practical near-term pathway for Advanced Air Mobility adoption.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, Sabrewing Aircraft Company is proving that the future of eVTOL will not only be about moving people—but about creating new transportation networks that can move essential goods where they are needed most.

Connecting the Systems Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: ensuring that eVTOL aircraft can rely on lightweight, high-performance interconnect systems capable of supporting power distribution, avionics, sensors and flight-critical electronics.

Glenair is helping solve that challenge through mission-critical connectors, cables, shielding, grounding and electrical wiring interconnect systems designed for demanding aerospace environments. Its Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL portfolio supports distributed electric propulsion, high-voltage power distribution, flight controls, actuators and sensor networks—helping manufacturers reduce weight while maintaining reliability and safety.

In 2026, Glenair continues to build on decades of aerospace interconnect experience, supporting the transition from prototype eVTOL platforms to certifiable, production-ready aircraft. With solutions spanning power, signal, data and electromagnetic protection, the company is positioned as a key supplier for the aircraft architectures that will define next-generation electric aviation.

As the industry prepares for scalable Advanced Air Mobility, Glenair is proving that the future of flight depends not only on propulsion and airframes—but on the rugged interconnect technologies that keep every critical system working together.

Powering the Magnetic Technologies Behind Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: delivering compact, lightweight and highly efficient electric propulsion systems capable of meeting the power density, reliability and safety demands of eVTOL aircraft.

VAC Magnetics is helping address that challenge through advanced magnetic materials, rare-earth permanent magnets and inductive components for electrified systems. Its high-performance magnetic solutions support electric motors, power electronics, sensors and energy conversion technologies—critical building blocks for aircraft manufacturers developing more efficient, reliable and scalable electric flight platforms.

In 2026, VAC continues to strengthen its role in electrification supply chains, supporting global growth across e-mobility, e-flight, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. With more than a century of materials expertise, the company is positioned to help aerospace innovators bridge the gap between prototype electric aircraft and production-ready systems.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, VAC Magnetics is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft design—but on the advanced magnetic technologies that make high-performance electric propulsion possible.

Enabling Precision Control for Next-Generation Aerospace Systems

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: ensuring that eVTOL and advanced aircraft platforms can rely on compact, high-performance actuation and fluid-control components across increasingly complex electric and hybrid systems.

RAM Aviation, Space & Defense is helping address that challenge through precision solenoids, solenoid valves, manifolds, fuel-control valves, check valves and relief valves for demanding aerospace and defence applications. Its custom engineering and contract manufacturing capabilities support flight-critical systems where reliability, responsiveness and weight efficiency are essential.

In 2026, RAM ASD continues to build on its aerospace manufacturing heritage, supplying components for aircraft, space and defence platforms while supporting the broader shift toward electrified and autonomous aviation. As advanced aircraft architectures evolve, the company’s experience in precision control technologies positions it as a valuable supplier for next-generation air mobility systems.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, RAM ASD is proving that the future of flight depends not only on aircraft and propulsion—but on the precision components that keep critical systems performing safely and consistently.

Enabling the Sensing and Protection Systems Behind Electric Aviation

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: ensuring that electric and hybrid-electric aircraft can operate safely, efficiently and reliably across high-voltage, flight-critical systems.

Sensata Technologies is helping address that challenge through sensor-rich solutions, electrical protection devices, cockpit controls and electrified flight technologies designed for demanding aerospace environments. Its Advanced Air Mobility portfolio supports eVTOL, eSTOL and eCTOL aircraft, with solutions for electric propulsion drivetrains, charging infrastructure, battery systems, thermal management and high-voltage protection.

In 2026, Sensata continues to support the electrification of aviation through lightweight, reliable and certified technologies for aircraft and infrastructure applications. As OEMs and AAM operators move from prototypes to scalable platforms, the company’s experience in mission-critical sensing, control and protection systems positions it as an important enabler of safer electric flight.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, Sensata Technologies is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft design—but on the intelligent sensing and protection systems that make electrified flight safe, connected and commercially viable.

Supporting the Avionics Backbone of Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: integrating eVTOL aircraft into increasingly complex low-altitude airspace with the precision, reliability and situational awareness required for safe operations.

FreeFlight Systems is helping address that challenge through certified avionics solutions including ADS-B, GNSS/SBAS receivers and radar altimetry systems engineered for rotorcraft, eVTOL and next-generation mobility platforms. Its technologies support surveillance, navigation, altitude awareness and airspace compliance—critical capabilities as aircraft move from demonstration flights into shared operating environments.

In 2026, FreeFlight Systems continues to support Urban Air Mobility programmes with 5G-resilient radar altimeters, ADS-B In solutions and lightweight avionics designed for seamless integration into advanced flight decks. With decades of experience in NextGen avionics, the company is positioned to help OEMs and operators build the safety foundation required for scalable electric flight.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, FreeFlight Systems is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft—but on the trusted avionics systems that allow them to operate safely in modern airspace.

Powering the Systems Behind Next-Generation Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: delivering reliable aircraft power systems capable of supporting high-voltage propulsion architectures, flight-critical electronics and increasingly complex eVTOL platforms.

Astronics Corporation is helping address that challenge through advanced aerospace technologies spanning electrical power distribution, power conversion, lighting, connectivity, avionics and test systems. Its eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility solutions are designed to support electric aircraft with scalable, lightweight and fault-protected power infrastructure for avionics, flight controls, navigation and other critical systems.

In 2026, Astronics continues to expand its role in the eVTOL sector, including a long-term agreement to supply low-voltage power distribution for Vertical Aerospace’s Valo aircraft, following earlier work with multiple electric aircraft OEMs. With deep aerospace certification experience and a growing portfolio of more-electric aircraft technologies, the company is positioned to help OEMs move from prototype platforms to production-ready aircraft.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, Astronics is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on airframes and propulsion—but on the power and electronic systems that make safe, certified flight possible.

Safeguarding the Electrical Systems Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: ensuring that high-voltage electric aircraft and charging systems can operate safely, reliably and continuously across demanding aviation environments.

Bender Inc is helping address that challenge through advanced ground-fault detection, insulation monitoring and electrical safety technologies for unearthed power systems. Its solutions support electric aircraft, eVTOL platforms, battery systems, fuel cells and charging infrastructure by detecting insulation faults early, reducing electrical risk and improving system availability.

In 2026, Bender continues to expand its role in electric aviation through technologies designed for safer, smarter and more resilient electrical infrastructure. With decades of expertise in electrical safety across critical industries, the company is well positioned to support manufacturers and operators as advanced aircraft move from prototype development to certified, scalable operations.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric flight, Bender Inc is proving that the future of Advanced Air Mobility depends not only on propulsion and aircraft design—but on the intelligent safety systems that keep electrified aviation reliable.

Advancing the Materials Behind Electric Vertical Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: protecting high-voltage electronics, batteries and propulsion systems from heat, vibration, moisture and environmental stress.

Momentive is helping address that challenge through advanced silicone materials for aerospace, aviation and eVTOL applications. Its adhesives, sealants, coatings, encapsulants and thermally conductive materials support heat dissipation, electrical insulation, environmental protection and long-term reliability across increasingly compact and power-dense electric aircraft systems.

In 2026, Momentive continues to support next-generation aerospace innovation through high-performance material solutions for electronics, propulsion, batteries and flight-critical components. With decades of experience in aviation, space and defence applications, the company is positioned to help eVTOL manufacturers move from prototype platforms to durable, certifiable aircraft.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, Momentive is proving that the future of flight depends not only on propulsion and aerodynamics—but on the advanced materials that protect the systems making electric flight possible.

Testing the Technologies Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: validating increasingly complex electric aircraft systems with precision, speed and confidence.

DEWESoft is helping address that challenge through advanced data acquisition, measurement and testing solutions for eVTOL and aerospace applications. Its systems support structural, NVH, electric propulsion, flight testing and real-time telemetry—helping engineering teams capture synchronised data across aircraft components, subsystems and complete platforms.

In 2026, DEWESoft continues to expand its aerospace testing capabilities, supporting the development of electric aircraft, propulsion systems and next-generation flight technologies. With high-precision tools designed for demanding test environments, the company is positioned to help manufacturers accelerate development while improving performance, reliability and certification readiness.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, DEWESoft is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft innovation—but on the measurement systems that validate every step toward safe, certifiable flight.

Advancing Safety Systems for the Future of Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: ensuring that next-generation aircraft protect crew and passengers with the same rigour expected across certified aerospace and defence platforms.

East/West Industries Inc. is helping address that challenge through advanced aircraft seating, crashworthy systems, life-support equipment and safety-critical components for fixed-wing, rotary-wing and emerging aviation platforms. Its engineering and manufacturing expertise supports mission-ready systems designed to enhance survivability, reliability and operational safety in demanding flight environments.

In 2026, East/West continues to build on more than five decades of aerospace safety innovation, supporting aircraft manufacturers, operators and defence customers with solutions that protect lives while meeting stringent certification and performance requirements. As new aircraft architectures enter the market, the company’s experience in aircrew safety provides a valuable foundation for the wider Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of flight, East/West Industries is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and autonomy—but on safety systems designed to protect every mission.

Validating the Materials Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: proving that new aircraft materials, batteries, electronics and systems can perform safely under demanding flight conditions.

Element Materials Technology is helping address that challenge through testing, inspection and certification services for aerospace materials, components and products. Its capabilities support composites, metals, batteries, environmental simulation, fire testing, EMC, vibration, fatigue and product qualification—helping aircraft developers validate safety, performance and compliance across the full development lifecycle.

In 2026, Element continues to expand its aerospace testing capabilities, supporting both established manufacturers and emerging electric aviation programmes. With global laboratories and expertise across highly regulated industries, the company is positioned to help eVTOL and advanced aircraft manufacturers move from prototype innovation to certifiable, production-ready platforms.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, Element Materials Technology is proving that the future of flight depends not only on aircraft innovation—but on the independent testing and certification confidence that makes new technologies safe to fly.

Digitising the Operations Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: managing increasingly complex engineering, testing, manufacturing and flight operations with the reliability required for high-frequency aviation.

Epsilon3 is helping address that challenge through software built for complex aerospace operations. Its platform supports structured procedures, test campaigns, pre-flight checklists, maintenance workflows, telemetry integration, operator sign-off and audit-ready reporting—giving aviation and VTOL teams a digital operating system for safety-critical work.

In 2026, Epsilon3 continues to expand its role across aviation, VTOL, space and defence, supporting organisations that need to coordinate high-stakes operations with precision and traceability. Designed by leaders from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman and NASA, the company’s software is positioned to help advanced aircraft developers move from prototype testing to repeatable, scalable operations.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric flight, Epsilon3 is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft—but on the digital procedures and operational discipline that make complex missions safe, routine and repeatable.

Engineering Lightweight Materials for the Future of Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: reducing aircraft weight while improving thermal management, impact protection and system reliability across increasingly power-dense electric platforms.

ERG Aerospace is helping address that challenge through Duocel®, its proprietary open-cell foam technology used in metal, carbon and ceramic materials. Engineered for lightweight structures, heat exchangers, energy absorbers, air-oil separators and thermal protection systems, Duocel® enables aerospace manufacturers to design compact, high-performance components for demanding flight environments.

In 2026, ERG Aerospace continues to support next-generation aviation through advanced foam-based solutions for aerospace, defence, space and eVTOL applications. Its materials are used in products including heat buffers, impact protection and thermal-management systems—technologies that can help electric aircraft manage weight, heat and safety requirements as they move toward production.

As the industry prepares for scalable Advanced Air Mobility, ERG Aerospace is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and batteries—but on the lightweight material systems that make electric flight safer, more efficient and commercially viable.

Driving High-Efficiency Propulsion for Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: delivering electric propulsion systems with the efficiency, redundancy and thermal performance required for safe, lightweight eVTOL aircraft.

Quantum Motors is helping address that challenge through next-generation electric motor technologies designed to reduce energy loss, improve power density and minimise cooling requirements. Its axial-flux architecture and multi-phase motor approach are positioned for VTOL lift and cruise applications where every kilogram, watt and safety margin matters.

In 2026, Quantum Motors continues to build visibility within the eVTOL supply chain, promoting high-efficiency propulsion solutions for aircraft, drones and hydrogen-electric systems. As manufacturers work to extend range, improve safety and reduce system complexity, the company’s focus on compact, naturally cooled electric motors aligns with the performance demands of next-generation air mobility.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, Quantum Motors is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft design—but on propulsion technologies that make electric flight lighter, safer and more efficient.

Bonding the Materials Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: building eVTOL aircraft that are lightweight, durable and thermally protected while meeting the safety and reliability expectations of certified aviation.
Henkel is helping address that challenge through advanced adhesives, sealants, coatings and functional materials for aerospace and urban air mobility applications. Its solutions support structural bonding, composite assembly, battery systems, thermal management, lightning strike protection and electronics protection—helping aircraft manufacturers reduce weight, improve energy efficiency and protect critical systems.

In 2026, Henkel continues to support the evolution of eVTOL and next-generation aerospace platforms by applying decades of materials expertise from aviation, automotive electrification and electronics.

As manufacturers move from prototypes to production, Henkel’s adhesive technologies are positioned to help accelerate scalable, safe and sustainable electric flight.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, Henkel is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft design and propulsion—but on the material technologies that hold, protect and enable every critical system.

Bonding the Power Electronics Behind Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: manufacturing high-performance battery packs and power electronics with the reliability, precision and scalability required for flight-critical electric aircraft.

Hesse Mechatronics is helping address that challenge through advanced ultrasonic wire bonding, smart welding and laser welding systems for battery cell contacting, power modules and electronics assembly. Its automated joining technologies support robust, lightweight and highly repeatable electrical connections—critical for eVTOL batteries, inverters, control systems and high-voltage architectures.

In 2026, Hesse continues to advance bonding and welding technologies for electromobility and power electronics, including intelligent process monitoring, AI-supported quality control and customised automation. As electric aircraft manufacturers move from prototype builds to industrial-scale production, the company’s expertise in zero-defect manufacturing is positioned to support safer, more reliable electrified flight.

As the industry prepares for scalable Advanced Air Mobility, Hesse Mechatronics is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft and propulsion—but on the precision manufacturing technologies that connect and validate every critical electrical system.

Expanding the Capabilities of Vertical Flight Through Advanced Drone Technology

As Advanced Air Mobility continues to evolve, the industry faces a new challenge: developing highly capable vertical flight platforms that can perform complex missions safely, efficiently and autonomously across commercial, industrial and emergency applications.

Hoverdrone Developments is helping address that challenge through the design and development of advanced VTOL aircraft engineered for demanding operational environments. By combining innovative airframe design, electric propulsion technologies and mission-focused engineering, the company is developing versatile aerial platforms capable of supporting inspection, logistics, surveillance, emergency response and other emerging low-altitude aviation applications.

In 2026, Hoverdrone Developments continues to advance its aircraft technologies while working to expand the practical use of unmanned and remotely operated VTOL systems. With a focus on reliability, operational flexibility and scalable deployment, the company is contributing to the broader ecosystem that is enabling the next generation of Advanced Air Mobility.

As the industry prepares for increasingly integrated airspace and autonomous operations, Hoverdrone Developments is demonstrating that the future of flight depends not only on new aircraft concepts—but on practical, mission-ready technologies that bring advanced aerial mobility into everyday use.

Certifying the Composite Structures Behind eVTOL Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial certification, the industry faces a new challenge: proving that lightweight composite structures can meet the safety, repeatability and performance requirements of electric aircraft.

Integrated Technologies Inc. is helping address that challenge through advanced aerospace materials testing, composite manufacturing, non-destructive inspection and certification support. Based in Everett, Washington, InTec supports commercial, defence and aerospace customers with structural testing, laminate and sandwich panel fabrication, machining, NDI and material allowables development for next-generation aircraft programmes.

In 2026, InTec continues to build its role in the eVTOL supply chain, including support for Joby Aviation’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft testing requirements. With nearly four decades of aerospace experience, the company is positioned to help manufacturers move from prototype innovation to certifiable, production-ready composite structures.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, Integrated Technologies Inc. is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on bold aircraft designs—but on validated materials, repeatable processes and test data that turn innovation into airworthy reality.

Protecting the Systems Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: ensuring that eVTOL aircraft can withstand vibration, shock, motion and noise across increasingly lightweight and high-performance platforms.

ITT Enidine is helping address that challenge through engineered energy absorption, vibration isolation, noise attenuation and motion control technologies for aerospace and defence applications. Its dampers, isolators, rate controls, snubbers and customised protection systems support aircraft interiors, avionics, landing systems, actuation and other mission-critical environments where safety, reliability and passenger comfort are essential.

In 2026, ITT Enidine continues to build on decades of aerospace experience as part of ITT’s Connect & Control Technologies portfolio. With expertise in highly engineered components for demanding aviation platforms, the company is positioned to support eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility manufacturers as they move from prototype aircraft to certifiable, production-ready systems.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, ITT Enidine is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and airframes—but on the protection technologies that keep aircraft systems stable, reliable and safe.

Supplying the Magnetic Materials Behind Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: delivering compact, lightweight and highly efficient electric propulsion systems capable of supporting the performance demands of eVTOL aircraft.

JL Mag is helping address that challenge through high-performance neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets used in electric motors, actuators and other power-dense systems. Its magnetic materials support next-generation electrification across new energy vehicles, industrial motors, robotics and low-altitude aircraft—applications where efficiency, reliability and power density are critical.

In 2026, JL Mag continues to expand its role in emerging electrification markets, including low-altitude aircraft, while strengthening production capacity, R&D and advanced magnetic component development. As eVTOL manufacturers move from prototype aircraft to scalable production, the company’s expertise in rare-earth permanent magnets positions it as an important supplier to the electric aviation ecosystem.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of flight, JL Mag is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft design—but on the high-performance magnetic technologies that make electric propulsion lighter, more efficient and commercially viable.

Engineering the Aircraft Concepts Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: designing aircraft that can balance performance, safety, efficiency and manufacturability across entirely new electric and hybrid-electric architectures.

M4 Engineering is helping address that challenge through advanced aerospace design, analysis, optimisation and certification-support services. Its expertise spans conceptual aircraft design, structures, aerodynamics, loads, simulation and multidisciplinary optimisation—capabilities that support eVTOL developers, aircraft OEMs and research programmes working to turn new mobility concepts into practical, flight-ready platforms.

In 2026, M4 Engineering continues to contribute to the future of electric aviation through work across urban air mobility, advanced rotorcraft, NASA research initiatives and next-generation aircraft development. With deep experience in complex aerospace engineering and a track record supporting pioneering AAM programmes, the company is positioned to help manufacturers bridge the gap between ambitious concepts and certifiable aircraft.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric flight, M4 Engineering is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on bold aircraft ideas—but on the rigorous engineering, analysis and optimisation that make those ideas safe, efficient and commercially viable.

Simulating the Future of Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: preparing pilots, operators, regulators and aircraft developers for complex eVTOL operations before fleets enter real-world service.

Quantum3D is helping address that challenge through advanced visual simulation, synthetic environments and dedicated eVTOL flight simulators. Its technologies combine realistic visuals, flight behaviour modelling, mixed-reality capabilities and high-performance image generation to support aircraft development, training, evaluation and operational readiness across emerging urban air mobility ecosystems.

In 2026, Quantum3D continues to expand its role in eVTOL simulation, including hands-on demonstrations of its eVTOL simulator for OEMs, operators, airports, regulators and training organisations. With deep experience in defence, civil aviation and commercial simulation, the company is positioned to help Advanced Air Mobility stakeholders reduce risk, accelerate learning and build confidence before aircraft enter scalable operations.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, Quantum3D is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft—but on the simulation environments that make testing, training and certification safer, faster and more repeatable.

Connecting the Systems Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: integrating lightweight, reliable and high-power interconnect systems across increasingly complex electric aircraft architectures.

Radiall is helping address that challenge through aerospace-grade connectors, cable assemblies, fibre-optic systems and high-power interconnect solutions designed for demanding aviation environments. Its technologies support avionics, sensors, power distribution, propulsion interfaces and communications systems—critical functions for eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility platforms where weight, reliability and installation simplicity are essential.

In 2026, Radiall continues to expand its role in next-generation aviation, including interconnect solutions developed specifically for UAM and eVTOL applications. With more than 50 years of aerospace experience and AS9100-certified capabilities, the company is positioned to help aircraft manufacturers move from prototype systems to certifiable, production-ready electric aircraft.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, Radiall is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and airframes—but on the high-performance connectivity that allows every critical system to communicate, power and operate safely.

Building the Data Infrastructure Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: managing the vast volumes of sensor, telemetry and test data generated by increasingly complex electric aircraft systems.

Sift is helping address that challenge through a data infrastructure platform built for hardware engineering teams developing mission-critical machines. Its software enables real-time telemetry analysis, anomaly detection, automated data review, root-cause investigation and certification-ready reporting—helping aerospace teams move faster while maintaining safety and traceability.

In 2026, Sift continues to expand its role across aerospace, defence, transportation and robotics, supporting teams building and testing next-generation aircraft and complex autonomous systems. Founded by former SpaceX engineers, the company brings experience from high-cadence, high-reliability aerospace programmes to the emerging AAM ecosystem, where rapid iteration and operational confidence will be essential.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, Sift is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft—but on the data systems that help engineers validate, operate and continuously improve them.

Scaling the Precision Manufacturing Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: building reliable, scalable supply chains capable of supporting high-volume production of complex, mission-critical aircraft components.

TPC is helping address that challenge through a global network of specialty manufacturers producing precision thin-metal parts, components and custom assemblies for aerospace, defence, energy, medical and technology markets.

Its capabilities span photochemical etching, ceramic metallisation, crystal growth, electropolishing, machining, fabrication and finishing—supporting the demanding requirements of next-generation electric aircraft systems.

In 2026, TPC continues to expand its role in the eVTOL supply chain, bringing together companies including E-Fab, Elcon Precision, Fotofab, Lattice Materials, L&T Precision, Microphoto, Optiforms, PEI, Pinnacle Precision Metal and UPG. With experience across aerospace and advanced manufacturing, the company is positioned to help eVTOL manufacturers move from prototype builds to repeatable, production-ready supply networks.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, TPC is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft innovation—but on the precision manufacturing partners that can deliver critical components reliably, consistently and at scale.

Industrialising the Manufacturing Behind Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: producing lightweight, high-performance aircraft components at the scale, precision and quality required for electric aviation.

TRUMPF is helping address that challenge through laser technology, additive manufacturing and advanced production systems for aerospace applications. Its 3D printing and laser solutions support lightweight structures, battery manufacturing, power electronics, propulsion components and high-precision metal processing—helping manufacturers reduce weight, improve efficiency and strengthen supply-chain resilience.

In 2026, TRUMPF continues to support aerospace manufacturers as they transition from conventional production methods to more flexible, digital and sustainable manufacturing. With expertise across lasers, machine tools, additive manufacturing and e-mobility production, the company is positioned to help eVTOL developers and aircraft OEMs move from prototype innovation to scalable industrial production.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, TRUMPF is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft design—but on the manufacturing technologies that make lightweight, efficient and sustainable flight possible.

Protecting the Electronics Behind Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: protecting batteries, power electronics and high-voltage systems from heat, vibration, moisture and environmental stress.

WEVO-CHEMIE is helping address that challenge through customised potting compounds, adhesives and sealants based on polyurethane, epoxy and silicone. Its materials support thermal management, electrical insulation and environmental protection for sensitive electronic and electrotechnical components—capabilities that are increasingly important for eVTOL aircraft, charging systems and electrified aviation infrastructure.

In 2026, WEVO continues to expand its role in electrification supply chains, including a new production site in Singapore designed to support growing demand for polyurethane-based potting compounds, adhesives and sealants in the Asia-Pacific region. With 80 years of materials expertise, the company is positioned to help advanced aircraft manufacturers improve reliability, safety and manufacturability as electric flight moves toward scale.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, WEVO-CHEMIE is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft and propulsion—but on the protective material systems that keep critical electronics performing reliably.

Reimagining Personal eVTOL Flight Through Safer Aircraft Design

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: creating personal eVTOL aircraft that combine efficiency, safety and simplicity while addressing public concerns around exposed rotors, range and operational practicality.

XFlier is helping address that challenge through a patented passenger eVTOL concept developed by inventor Stian Nilsen. Its design features pivoting, airfoil-shaped wings and enclosed propulsion nacelles, enabling vertical take-off and landing while improving lift, energy efficiency and safety in forward flight. The aircraft concept is designed for two passengers, with autonomous or remote piloting envisioned as the technology matures.

In 2026, XFlier continues to build visibility within the emerging personal eVTOL sector, presenting an alternative configuration focused on redundancy, enclosed propulsion and longer-range electric flight. With its emphasis on reducing mechanical complexity and improving passenger and ground safety, the concept reflects the wider industry push toward practical, user-friendly personal air mobility.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, XFlier is proving that the future of eVTOL will not only depend on power and autonomy—but on aircraft designs that make personal flight safer, simpler and more accessible.

Protecting the Thermal Systems Behind Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: protecting batteries, power electronics and propulsion systems from heat, fire and thermal propagation while keeping aircraft lightweight and efficient.

Enersens is helping address that challenge through silica aerogel-based thermal barrier materials for electric and hybrid aviation. Its Skogar® range is designed for battery packs, power electronics, fire-zone insulation and other high-temperature applications, offering ultra-lightweight protection for eVTOL, native-electric aircraft and electric aircraft retrofit programmes.

In 2026, Enersens continues to scale its aerogel materials platform for aerospace, defence, energy systems and advanced industrial applications. Following its selection to provide thermal barriers for the Lilium Jet’s battery system, the company is positioned to support aircraft manufacturers as they move from prototype development toward safer, certifiable electric flight.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of aviation, Enersens is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and battery performance—but on the advanced thermal protection systems that make electric flight safe, reliable and scalable.

Lightweight Aerostructures and EWIS for Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility continues to evolve, the industry faces a critical challenge: building aircraft that are lightweight, certifiable and scalable, while integrating increasingly complex electrical systems. GKN Aerospace is helping address this challenge as a global Tier 1 aerospace supplier with deep expertise in aerostructures, engine systems, electrical wiring interconnection systems, composite technologies, additive manufacturing, and advanced propulsion.

For the eVTOL community, GKN Aerospace brings proven capability in the design and manufacture of major aircraft structures and high-voltage electrical systems. The company has supported leading eVTOL and electric aircraft programs, including work on composite wing assemblies and booms for Supernal’s full-scale technology demonstrator, key airframe components for Archer’s Midnight aircraft, and high-voltage electrical harnesses for the all-electric Lilium Jet.

By combining aerospace manufacturing heritage with innovation in lightweight composites, EWIS, additive manufacturing, electrification, and hydrogen technologies, GKN Aerospace helps eVTOL developers move from prototype concepts toward industrialized aircraft production. Its capabilities position the company as a major enabling partner for safer, lighter, and more scalable electric vertical flight platforms.

Enabling the Test & Validation Behind Next-Generation Electric Flight

As the eVTOL industry advances toward certification and commercial operations, aircraft developers face the challenge of validating increasingly complex electric propulsion, energy storage and flight-control systems under demanding real-world conditions. Accurate, synchronized test data is essential for proving performance, reliability and safety across every stage of development.

IPETRONIK helps address this challenge with advanced measurement and data acquisition solutions engineered for aerospace testing. Its portfolio of rugged data loggers, modular measurement hardware, powerful DAQ software and engineering services enables high-precision acquisition of electrical, thermal, mechanical, acoustic and vehicle-bus data across laboratory, ground and flight-test environments. These capabilities support validation of high-voltage batteries, electric motors, inverters, thermal management systems and other mission-critical aircraft technologies.

As electric aviation accelerates, IPETRONIK continues to support aerospace innovators with the testing infrastructure needed to shorten development cycles, improve system performance and generate the high-quality data required for certification. By delivering reliable insights throughout the development process, the company is helping transform next-generation eVTOL concepts into certifiable, production-ready aircraft.

Advancing Avionics Data Communications for Next-Generation Aircraft

As eVTOL and advanced aircraft become increasingly software-defined and electronically connected, developers face the challenge of validating complex avionics networks that must operate reliably across every phase of development, testing and certification. Robust communication, seamless systems integration and comprehensive verification are essential for safe and certifiable flight.

AIM USA helps address these challenges with advanced avionics databus communication solutions supporting industry-standard protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, ARINC-664/AFDX, MIL-STD-1760, CANBus/ARINC-825 and more. Its portfolio includes hardware and software for engineering and production testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, systems integration laboratories (SIL), cyber testing and rugged embedded interfaces—providing developers with the tools needed to validate mission-critical avionics and onboard communication systems.

As advanced air mobility moves toward commercial deployment, AIM USA continues to support aerospace innovators from system definition through full-scale production. By enabling reliable avionics integration and comprehensive test capabilities, the company is helping accelerate the development of safe, connected and certifiable next-generation aircraft.

Sealing Devices helps eVTOL developers solve the sealing, venting, cushioning, shielding and thermal challenges created by compact, lightweight electric aircraft. Our applications engineers work with design teams to protect battery enclosures, avionics, sensors, exterior panels, power electronics and cabin systems from moisture, dust, pressure changes, vibration, thermal cycling, electromagnetic interference and environmental exposure.

Solutions include custom environmental gaskets; Parker O-rings and seals; GORE® Protective Vents for pressure equalization; Rogers PORON® polyurethane and BISCO® silicone materials for cushioning, vibration isolation and long-term sealing; Parker Chomerics EMI shielding and thermal interface materials for sensitive electronics; and adhesive-backed or laminated components. Precision die cutting, waterjet and laser cutting, slitting, lamination, molding, converting and rapid prototyping help programs move from early design and validation to repeatable production.

Sealing Devices is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR registered, a Rogers Preferred Converter and a Parker Seal Technology Center (STC), along with authorized distributor and fabricator for key suppliers supporting eVTOL programs with material selection, engineering guidance and scalable manufacturing solutions designed around weight, reliability and safety.

Digital Engineering for Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Development

As Advanced Air Mobility moves closer to commercial deployment, aircraft developers must solve complex challenges across electrification, avionics, autonomy, software integration, testing and certification. Tata Elxsi helps address these needs as a global design and technology services company, supporting aerospace customers with digital engineering, embedded systems, AI, simulation, connected platforms and software-defined product development.

For the eVTOL community, Tata Elxsi brings capabilities that support electric aircraft from concept through validation. Its aerospace solutions span electric aviation engineering, autonomous systems, advanced avionics, ground-based systems, cybersecurity, digitalization and systems integration—helping manufacturers build safer, cleaner and more efficient aircraft and operational ecosystems.

By partnering with advanced air mobility innovators and aerospace research organizations, including collaborations focused on UAVs, UAM and eVTOL platforms, Tata Elxsi is contributing to the technology foundation required for next-generation flight. Its expertise positions the company as a valuable engineering partner for eVTOL developers working to accelerate innovation, improve safety and prepare scalable aircraft and digital infrastructure for real-world deployment.

Real-Time Simulation & HIL for eVTOL Readiness

OPAL-RT provides real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) solutions that help eVTOL developers design, test and validate control systems more efficiently. Especially focusing on electrical applications our open, modular platform supports high-fidelity models for example for batteries, power electronics, energy management, and multi-motor architectures. By reducing reliance on physical testing, OPAL-RT enables faster iteration, earlier fault detection, and safer integration of complex subsystems.

With tools tailored to electric aviation needs, we help teams to increase testing performance, manage system interactions, and prepare technologies for certification. OPAL-RT empowers the eVTOL industry to accelerate development and deliver reliable, next-generation air mobility solutions.

Optimizing Power & Control Systems for Advanced Electric Aircraft

As Advanced Air Mobility and unmanned aviation progress toward increasingly capable aircraft, developers face the challenge of maximizing the efficiency, reliability and performance of complex electric and hybrid-electric power architectures. From propulsion and energy storage to onboard power distribution and flight control, these systems must work seamlessly together while meeting demanding weight, performance and operational requirements.

Allocortech is a rapidly growing, agile technology company providing advanced products specifically developed for military and commercial UAS and AAM aircraft programs. With deep expertise in all-electric and hybrid aircraft power systems, the company designs and manufactures COTS, MOTS and custom power electronics that help developers optimize aircraft performance. Its portfolio includes highly efficient motor controllers, integrated motor and motor-controller solutions, advanced power and communications distribution systems, flight computers, smart batteries and flight safety systems.

As electric and hybrid aircraft move from development toward increasingly sophisticated operations, Allocortech works closely with aerospace innovators to solve complex onboard power and control challenges. Its combination of specialized engineering expertise, flexible product development and aircraft-focused technologies enables customers to improve system efficiency while accelerating the integration of critical electrical and control architectures.

Making Personal Electric Flight Part of Everyday Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves closer to everyday operations, one of the industry’s biggest opportunities is making electric flight useful beyond specialized aviation markets. Delivering on that potential requires aircraft that are simpler to operate, practical for different missions and affordable enough to expand access to personal and commercial air mobility.

AirCar is an aviation company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for personal transportation and cargo delivery. Its growing lineup includes a two-seat aircraft, a single-seat ultralight and a cargo drone—creating a family of electric aircraft designed to address different mobility needs while sharing a common vision of accessible flight.

Rather than focusing on a single use case, AirCar is exploring how electric vertical flight can serve individuals, businesses and logistics operators alike. From personal transportation and recreational flying to unmanned cargo missions, its aircraft are being developed around the flexibility and operational simplicity needed to make eVTOL technology relevant to a broader market.

Powering Longer, Lighter & More Capable Electric Flight

As eVTOL aircraft move toward commercial deployment, battery performance remains one of the defining challenges for the industry. Aircraft developers must balance energy density, power delivery, weight, charging performance and safety while making sure their energy storage systems can handle the demands of electric vertical flight.

EGI Battery, a U.S.-owned lithium-ion pouch cell company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is addressing this challenge with high energy density cells designed for eVTOL, UAV and electric aviation applications. Its silicon and graphite pouch cells deliver more usable energy under high discharge, which matters most during takeoff, hover and landing. The cells come in several capacities and standard form factors, with no compression required, so aircraft and pack developers have more flexibility to plan energy storage around payload, range and power requirements.

For eVTOL developers, where every kilogram directly affects aircraft performance, energy-dense cells are a key building block for lighter, more capable aircraft. EGI works directly with customers and their pack integrators to select, qualify and supply cells for specific applications. EGI supplies cells to North American customers today and is building domestic cell manufacturing in Ann Arbor, with production beginning in 2027 and a direct path to NDAA-compliant cells for programs that need resilient domestic sourcing.

Advancing High-Energy Batteries for the Future of Electric Flight

As the eVTOL industry works to increase range, payload and operational capability, battery performance remains one of the most important constraints on aircraft design. Electric aircraft require energy storage that can deliver high energy density alongside the power needed for demanding propulsion loads—without adding unnecessary weight that directly impacts flight time and useful payload.

Enovix Corporation is addressing this challenge through advanced lithium-ion battery technologies designed to deliver greater energy and performance from compact, lightweight cells. Its portfolio combines 100% active silicon-anode technology with silicon-carbon and graphite battery platforms, supported by innovative cell architectures engineered to improve energy density, charging performance and cycle life. For aerial applications, its MX Mission Execution platform is specifically designed for drones and autonomous systems requiring high gravimetric energy density, high-power discharge and extended flight time.

These capabilities are highly relevant to the evolving requirements of electric aviation. By increasing the energy available per kilogram while supporting the high discharge demands of electric propulsion, advanced battery technologies can help aircraft developers pursue longer endurance, greater payload capacity and improved overall mission performance. Enovix is continuing to advance its drone-focused technology, including next-generation MX cells targeting further improvements in gravimetric energy density.

High-Reliability Passive Components for Electric Aircraft Systems

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward higher-voltage, more-electric aircraft architectures, manufacturers need electronic components that can deliver power density, reliability and weight efficiency in demanding flight environments. Exxelia supports this need through high-reliability passive components and precision subsystems, including capacitors, inductors, transformers, filters, resistors, position sensors, slip rings and custom magnetic solutions for aerospace, defense, space, medical, rail and energy markets.

For the eVTOL community, Exxelia’s technologies are directly relevant to power management, electric propulsion, avionics and high-voltage distribution. Its aviation portfolio is designed to meet the demands of more-electric aircraft, including lightweight construction, higher frequencies, compact packaging and robust performance, while its custom magnetics and integrated component solutions can help simplify system design and reduce component count in critical aircraft electronics.

By combining aerospace-qualified manufacturing, custom engineering and a broad portfolio of high-performance passive components, Exxelia helps eVTOL developers build lighter, more reliable and more power-dense electrical systems. Its capabilities position the company as a valuable technology partner for electric aircraft manufacturers working toward safer, more efficient and scalable advanced air mobility platforms.

Automated Composite Production Systems for Scalable eVTOL Manufacturing

As Advanced Air Mobility moves from prototype development toward industrial production, eVTOL manufacturers need faster, more repeatable and more cost-effective ways to build lightweight composite structures. Globe Machine Manufacturing supports this transition through custom-designed, built and fully integrated equipment for advanced composites, aerospace, automotive, building products, pulp and paper, and other industrial markets.

For the eVTOL community, Globe Machine’s capabilities are especially relevant to composite aerostructure production, where consistency, throughput and quality control are critical. The company engineers high-capacity automated systems for composite material conversion, out-of-autoclave composite press systems, robotic part handling, automated thermal systems, vacuum integration, thermocouple/RTD monitoring and tooling/material handling—helping manufacturers reduce manual steps and improve production repeatability.

By combining decades of factory automation experience with advanced composites manufacturing technology, Globe Machine helps aircraft developers prepare for higher-rate production of lightweight structures. Its systems position the company as a valuable manufacturing partner for eVTOL programs seeking scalable, automated and reliable processes that can support the next generation of electric vertical flight platforms.

Accelerating eVTOL Certification Through Digital Engineering

As the eVTOL industry advances toward first flight and commercial certification, aircraft developers face the challenge of managing increasingly complex engineering requirements, maintaining traceability across development stages and generating the evidence needed to demonstrate regulatory compliance. Connecting design, simulation, testing and manufacturing within a unified digital environment is essential for reducing rework and accelerating the journey from concept to certified aircraft.

GoEngineer is helping address these challenges through end-to-end digital engineering solutions built on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. By connecting Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and manufacturing within a continuous digital thread, the company enables aerospace developers to maintain traceability across requirements, design, analysis and production. This integrated approach helps engineering teams generate certification evidence throughout the development process rather than reconstructing it at the final stages.

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, GoEngineer brings more than 40 years of aerospace and high-tech experience to support aircraft manufacturers in streamlining development, improving collaboration and reducing costly engineering iterations. By connecting every stage of the product lifecycle, the company is helping eVTOL innovators bridge the gap between ambitious aircraft concepts and certifiable, production-ready electric flight platforms.

High-Performance PEEK and PAEK Materials for Lightweight eVTOL Design

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward certification and scaled production, aircraft developers need materials that reduce weight while maintaining strength, durability, thermal performance and long-term reliability. Victrex helps address these challenges through its high-performance PEEK and PAEK polymer solutions, including films, fibres, pipes, coatings, composite tapes and finished components engineered for demanding aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy and industrial applications.

For the eVTOL community, Victrex’s thermoplastic composite materials offer a pathway to lighter, faster-to-manufacture and more sustainable aircraft structures. Its VICTREX™ PEEK, VICTREX AE™ 250 and LMPAEK™ technologies can support applications such as brackets, clamps, tubing, interior components, structural parts, electrical insulation and composite assemblies, helping manufacturers replace metal, reduce part weight and improve production efficiency.

By combining advanced polymer science with aerospace application expertise, design support and scalable manufacturing capability, Victrex helps eVTOL developers meet the performance and production challenges of next-generation electric aircraft. Its materials position the company as a valuable partner for building lighter, stronger, more efficient and more manufacturable vertical flight platforms.

Accelerating eVTOL Innovation Through Intelligent Design & Simulation

As Advanced Air Mobility progresses toward certification and commercial deployment, aircraft developers face the challenge of designing increasingly complex systems that combine electric propulsion, advanced avionics, autonomous technologies and lightweight aircraft structures. Achieving the required levels of performance, efficiency and reliability demands powerful simulation and verification capabilities that can identify engineering challenges early and reduce costly physical testing.

Cadence Design Systems is helping address these challenges through its industry-leading expertise in electronic design automation (EDA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphysics simulation and AI-driven engineering software. Its comprehensive portfolio enables aerospace innovators to design, simulate and verify complex electronic systems, from semiconductors and circuit boards to integrated avionics and power electronics. Technologies including Cadence Fidelity CFD, Celsius thermal analysis and advanced electromagnetic simulation tools support the optimization of aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion efficiency, thermal management and electronic system reliability.

For eVTOL manufacturers, these capabilities are particularly valuable in addressing the unique engineering demands of electric flight. By combining high-fidelity aerodynamic simulation with advanced electronic design and system-level analysis, Cadence enables developers to explore aircraft performance, manage thermal and electrical challenges and validate critical technologies earlier in the development process. Its AI-powered workflows and digital engineering capabilities help accelerate design iterations while reducing development risks.

Testing and Certifying the Technologies Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: proving that eVTOL aircraft, drones and autonomous aerial systems can meet rigorous safety, performance and certification requirements.

Applus+ Laboratories USA Inc. is helping address that challenge as part of Applus+ Laboratories’ global testing, inspection and certification network. Its aerospace capabilities support materials, structures, systems, high-voltage components, electric propulsion, batteries, EMC, environmental performance, fire testing and certification-ready reporting for advanced aircraft programmes.

In 2026, Applus+ Laboratories continues to support eVTOL OEMs with end-to-end testing and engineering services, from laboratory-based validation to in-flight testing and certification support. With accredited facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, the company is positioned to help manufacturers move from prototype development to safe, compliant and scalable electric aviation.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of flight, Applus+ Laboratories USA Inc. is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft innovation—but on the independent testing and certification confidence that enables new aircraft to enter shared airspace safely.

Manufacturing the Composite Structures Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: producing lightweight, high-strength aircraft structures that can meet the performance, safety and certification demands of electric aviation.

COTESA GmbH is helping address that challenge through advanced composite fibre components for aerospace and automotive applications. Its capabilities span CFRP profiles, stiffeners, frames, multidimensional GFRP sandwich structures and hybrid components, supporting aircraft manufacturers that require weight-efficient, durable and production-ready structural solutions.

In 2026, COTESA continues to build on its role as a leading composite supplier for aviation, with EN 9100:2018 certification, NADCAP Composite accreditation and long-term participation in major aircraft programmes. As eVTOL and advanced aircraft manufacturers move from prototype platforms toward industrial production, the company’s expertise in composite development, process design and series manufacturing is positioned to support safer, lighter and more efficient flight.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, COTESA is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and batteries—but on the lightweight composite structures that make advanced aircraft efficient, certifiable and scalable.

Automating the Charging Infrastructure Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: keeping electric aircraft, ground vehicles and support fleets charged, inspected and operational with minimal downtime.

EV Bots Inc is helping address that challenge through autonomous robotic systems designed to charge, inspect and maintain electric fleets on demand. Its mobile charging and inspection platform brings energy and service capability directly to vehicles, reducing dependence on fixed infrastructure while improving operational efficiency across mixed electric fleets.

In 2026, EV Bots continues to develop autonomous charging robots that combine AI, robotics, battery systems and fleet intelligence. While initially focused on commercial electric vehicles, the company’s approach aligns with the needs of future vertiports, airports and advanced mobility hubs, where automated charging, inspection and maintenance will be essential to keeping high-frequency electric operations running safely and efficiently.

As the industry prepares for scalable electric aviation, EV Bots is proving that the future of Advanced Air Mobility depends not only on aircraft and charging stations—but on intelligent automation that keeps the entire electric mobility ecosystem moving.

Delivering the High-Power Charging Infrastructure Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: building charging infrastructure that can support high-power, high-frequency electric operations across airports, vertiports, fleets and mobility hubs.

i-charging is helping address that challenge through fast and ultra-fast DC charging solutions designed for scalable electric mobility infrastructure. Its portfolio includes all-in-one chargers, fleet charging systems, heavy-duty charging solutions, energy management tools and modular platforms capable of supporting future megawatt charging requirements—technologies that can help operators integrate electric aircraft, ground support vehicles and multimodal transport fleets.

In 2026, i-charging continues to expand its platform architecture for multiple electric mobility applications, from urban retail and fleet depots to heavy-duty freight terminals and urban air mobility. With solutions designed to scale in power, outputs and applications as operational demand grows, the company is positioned to support the transition from early electric aviation projects to reliable, high-capacity charging networks.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric flight, i-charging is proving that the future of Advanced Air Mobility depends not only on aircraft—but on adaptable charging systems that can evolve with the mobility networks they serve.

Building the Operational Infrastructure for Urban Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: managing low-altitude airspace safely, securely and at scale as eVTOL aircraft, vertiports and regional mobility networks begin to converge.

Kingdom Built Tech is helping address that challenge through AeroRegis, a digital operations infrastructure platform designed for urban air mobility. AeroRegis enables cities, operators, vertiport developers and aviation stakeholders to coordinate flight corridors, maintain real-time airspace visibility, monitor safety and telemetry, and support AI-assisted decision-making while keeping human oversight central to operations.

In 2026, Kingdom Built Tech continues to advance AeroRegis as a governance and coordination layer for emerging low-altitude aviation. Built on KBT’s experience in defence mission systems, secure software modernisation and command-and-control environments, the platform is positioned to help regions move beyond aircraft demonstrations toward managed, scalable airspace operations.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, Kingdom Built Tech is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on aircraft and vertiports—but on the digital infrastructure that allows cities to manage the sky safely and responsibly.

Engineering the Critical Systems Behind Next-Generation Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, aircraft manufacturers face the challenge of developing lightweight, efficient and highly reliable systems capable of meeting the demanding performance and safety requirements of electric flight. From managing high-voltage power and thermal loads to ensuring precise flight control, the successful development of eVTOL aircraft depends on the seamless integration of critical onboard technologies.

Parker Aerospace is helping address these challenges through its extensive portfolio of advanced aerospace systems and components. Its solutions span electromechanical actuation, flight controls, electric motors and inverters, power distribution, thermal management, fluid conveyance and braking systems—supporting aircraft manufacturers in developing safer, more efficient and reliable electric and hybrid-electric platforms. With dedicated Advanced Air Mobility expertise, the company combines proven aerospace technologies with innovative engineering to address the unique requirements of next-generation aircraft.

As the eVTOL industry progresses toward certification and scaled production, Parker Aerospace brings more than a century of engineering experience and extensive aircraft systems expertise to support the transition from prototype to commercial operations. Its integrated technologies, certification knowledge and global support capabilities help aerospace innovators address complex engineering challenges while advancing aircraft performance, reliability and operational readiness.

Reinventing Battery Manufacturing for the Future of Electric Flight

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, aircraft manufacturers face the challenge of developing high-performance energy storage systems that combine exceptional energy density, lightweight design and reliable operation. Meeting the demanding power and safety requirements of eVTOL aircraft will require not only advances in battery chemistry, but also innovative manufacturing technologies capable of supporting scalable, efficient and sustainable production.

Sakuu Corporation is helping address these challenges through advanced battery manufacturing technologies designed to transform how next-generation energy storage systems are produced. Its innovative Kavian® platform enables scalable, dry-process manufacturing of battery electrodes, eliminating conventional solvent-based processing while reducing energy consumption, material waste and manufacturing complexity. Supporting a wide range of battery chemistries and applications, Sakuu's technology offers new opportunities for developing high-performance energy storage solutions for electric aviation and other electrified mobility platforms.

As the eVTOL industry progresses toward certification and scaled production, Sakuu continues to advance its manufacturing capabilities, helping energy storage innovators bridge the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and commercial-scale battery production. By combining advanced materials engineering, flexible manufacturing processes and a commitment to sustainability, the company is supporting the development of next-generation batteries designed to meet the evolving demands of electric mobility.

Dispensing the Materials Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: applying adhesives, sealants, potting compounds and thermal interface materials with the precision and repeatability required for flight-critical electric aircraft systems.

ViscoTec America Inc. is helping address that challenge through high-precision dispensing and dosing technologies for aerospace, e-mobility, electronics and battery production. Its progressive cavity pump systems support the automated application of low- to high-viscosity materials, including structural adhesives, gap fillers, sealants, core fillers and thermal pastes used across batteries, power electronics, composites and aircraft interiors.

In 2026, ViscoTec continues to support eVTOL manufacturing by enabling reliable material application in battery packs, electric motors, avionics, airframes and charging-related systems. With proven experience in aerospace dispensing and electromobility production, the company is positioned to help aircraft manufacturers move from prototype assembly to repeatable, scalable production.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, ViscoTec America is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and aircraft design—but on the precision manufacturing technologies that ensure every material is placed exactly where performance and safety require it.

Engineering Electric Propulsion for the Future of Flight

As electric aviation moves from prototype to commercial reality, aircraft developers must deliver propulsion systems that combine high efficiency, lightweight design and fault-tolerant operation while meeting the demanding safety and certification requirements of next-generation aircraft. Achieving these goals requires propulsion technologies designed specifically for the unique demands of electric flight.

eMoSys GmbH is helping address this challenge through advanced electric propulsion systems engineered for aerospace applications. Its modular, highly redundant solutions are designed to maximize efficiency, reliability and performance across a range of platforms, including eVTOL, eCTOL and unmanned aircraft. By combining innovative engineering with sustainable design principles, the company enables customers to develop propulsion architectures tailored to the evolving needs of electric aviation.

Dispensing the Materials Behind Advanced Air Mobility

As Advanced Air Mobility moves toward commercial deployment, the industry faces a new challenge: applying adhesives, sealants, potting compounds and thermal interface materials with the precision and repeatability required for flight-critical electric aircraft systems.

ViscoTec America Inc. is helping address that challenge through high-precision dispensing and dosing technologies for aerospace, e-mobility, electronics and battery production. Its progressive cavity pump systems support the automated application of low- to high-viscosity materials, including structural adhesives, gap fillers, sealants, core fillers and thermal pastes used across batteries, power electronics, composites and aircraft interiors.

In 2026, ViscoTec continues to support eVTOL manufacturing by enabling reliable material application in battery packs, electric motors, avionics, airframes and charging-related systems. With proven experience in aerospace dispensing and electromobility production, the company is positioned to help aircraft manufacturers move from prototype assembly to repeatable, scalable production.

As the industry prepares for the next generation of electric aviation, ViscoTec America is proving that the future of eVTOL depends not only on propulsion and aircraft design—but on the precision manufacturing technologies that ensure every material is placed exactly where performance and safety require it.