Joby Aviation

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.

“Flying our first FAA-conforming aircraft is a major milestone on our journey to commercial operations and demonstrates the maturity of our aircraft, our production system and our certification program.” 

— JoeBen Bevirt, Founder & CEO, Joby Aviation

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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.

“Powered-lift aircraft are the first new category of aircraft in nearly 80 years. This historic rule will pave the way for accommodating wide-scale Advanced Air Mobility operations in the future.”

 — Mike Whitaker, Former FAA Administrator

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

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.

“Florida is uniquely positioned to lead the nation in Advanced Air Mobility by bringing together transportation, aviation and emerging technologies to improve mobility, resilience and economic opportunity.”

 — Jared W. Perdue, P.E., Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation

Vertical Aerospace

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.

“Our progress demonstrates that we’re building not just an aircraft, but a certifiable, scalable platform for commercial operations.”

— Stuart Simpson, CEO, Vertical Aerospace

 

Volocopter

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.

“Advanced Air Mobility is no longer about proving the technology—it is about proving commercially viable operations.”

— Dirk Hoke, CEO, Volocopter

EHang

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?

“Certification is not the finish line—it is the starting point for large-scale commercial operations.”

— Huazhi Hu, Founder, Chairman & CEO, EHang

BETA Technologies

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.

“We’ve created a complete system to bring electric aviation to market including training pilots, building aircraft and designing support systems.”

— Kyle Clark, Founder & CEO, BETA Technologies

LIFT Aircraft

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.

“Our mission is to make the freedom of flight accessible to everyone.”

— Matt Chasen, Founder & CEO, LIFT Aircraft

Jaunt Air Mobility

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?

“Innovation isn’t just about electrification—it’s about fundamentally improving the way vertical flight is achieved.”

— Martin Peryea, CEO, Jaunt Air Mobility

Horizon Aircraft

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.

“The future of aviation isn’t about replacing existing aircraft—it’s about expanding what’s operationally possible.”

— Brandon Robinson, CEO & Co-Founder, Horizon Aircraft

Supernal

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?

“The future of Advanced Air Mobility will be defined not only by innovative aircraft, but by our ability to manufacture them safely, efficiently and at scale.”

— Jaiwon Shin, President, Hyundai Motor Group & CEO, Supernal

AIR

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?

“AIR ONE was designed to make personal flight practical and intuitive for a broader audience.”

— Rani Plaut, Co-Founder & CEO, AIR

SkyDrive

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.

“Our mission is to take the lead in the once-in-a-century mobility revolution.”

— Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Founder & CEO, SkyDrive

Airbus

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.

“Urban Air Mobility is a marathon, not a sprint.”

— Balkiz Sarihan, Head of Urban Air Mobility, Airbus

AutoFlight

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?

“Innovation only matters if it leads to real-world operations.”

— Tian Yu, Founder & CEO, AutoFlight

MightyFly

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.

“We’re building the logistics network of the future—one that’s autonomous, sustainable and dramatically faster.”

— Durga Dasari, Founder & CEO, MightyFly

Pivotal

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.

“The market is ready for the wonder of aerial recreation and short-hop eVTOL travel.”

— Ken Karklin, CEO, Pivotal

Eve Air Mobility

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.

“We are advancing not only the aircraft, but the entire ecosystem required to make urban air mobility a reality.”

— Johann Bordais, CEO, Eve Air Mobility

XPENG

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.

“Our goal is to bring the freedom to fly to everyone.”

— Brian Gu, Vice Chairman & President, XPENG

LuftCar

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?

“This isn’t just another aircraft. We’re building a connected air-ground ecosystem: vehicles, vertiports, energy hubs and AI-driven route planning, designed from day one for real operational deployment.”

— Santh Sathya, Founder & CEO, LuftCar

Amphenol Aerospace

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.

“Urban air mobility requires high power—and delivering that power safely, efficiently and reliably is one of the industry’s biggest engineering challenges.”

— Dave Amet, Business Development Manager, eVTOL, Hybrid & Electric Aircraft, Amphenol Aerospace

POLYVANTIS

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.

“Innovation in aerospace starts with materials that enable engineers to think differently.”

— POLYVANTIS Aerospace Team

Olsen Actuators & Drives

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.

“The company recently partnered with Vertical Aerospace to supply the primary flight-control actuation systems for the VX4 prototype, delivering an integrated electromechanical solution combining precision actuation, power electronics and safety-critical control software.”

 —  Adam Bargh, Technical Director, Olsen Actuators & Drives

Greene Tweed

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.

“By replacing heavier metal components with lightweight thermoplastics like Xycomp® DLF™, we are helping create more efficient, sustainable, and high-performing aerospace platforms without sacrificing reliability.”

— Magen Buterbaugh, President & CEO, Greene Tweed

Collier Aerospace

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.

“The future of aerospace engineering will be defined by how quickly we can transform analysis into certifiable, optimised designs.”
— Collier Aerospace

Constellium

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.

“Innovation in aerospace begins with materials that enable lighter, stronger and more sustainable aircraft.”
— Constellium

Samsung SDI

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.

“Our next-generation battery technologies will unlock new possibilities for future mobility.”
— Choi Yoon-ho, President & CEO, Samsung SDI

Nicomatic

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.

“Tomorrow’s aircraft will demand smarter, smaller and more integrated interconnect solutions.”
 —  Olivier Nicollin, Co-CEO

Q5D

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.

“The future of aerospace manufacturing lies in integrating electrical systems directly into the product—not assembling them afterwards.”
— Stephen Bennington, CEO, Q5D

TAT Technologies

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.

“As aircraft become more electric, thermal management becomes mission critical.”
— Igal Zamir, President & CEO, TAT Technologies

Fictiv

Digital Manufacturing Platform for Faster eVTOL Development

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, 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, 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.

“If you could speed up the development cycle, you could reduce the risk of getting new products to market and unlock innovation.”
— Dave Evans, Co-Founder & CEO, Fictiv

USA Rare Earth

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.

“Building a domestic rare earth supply chain is critical to America’s manufacturing future and technological leadership.”
— Joshua Ballard, CEO, USA Rare Earth

Infineon Technologies

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.

“Power semiconductors are at the heart of every electrification journey.”
— Jochen Hanebeck, CEO, Infineon Technologies

BRS Aerospace

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.

“Safety isn’t just about preventing accidents—it’s about providing a survivable outcome when the unexpected happens.”
— Alan Klapmeier, Chairman, BRS Aerospace

Lynx Software Technologies

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.

“The future of aerospace is being shaped as much by trusted software as by advanced hardware.”
— Tim Reed, CEO, Lynx Software Technologies

Advantech International

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.

“The future of electric flight depends on the performance of every critical component, no matter how small.”
— AdvanTech International

Bloomy

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.

“The future of aerospace certification begins in the simulation lab.”
— Peter Blume, CEO, Bloomy Technologies

Schneider Electric

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.

“Electric aviation won’t scale without equally intelligent energy infrastructure.”
— Olivier Blum, CEO, Schneider Electric

NeoGraf Solutions

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.

“The future of electric aviation will be powered not only by innovation in aircraft, but by the advanced materials that enable greater performance, efficiency and reliability.”
— Natesh Krishnan, CEO, NeoGraf Solutions

YIVTOL

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.

“The future of urban air mobility depends not only on technological breakthroughs but also on cross-industry cooperation and regulatory support.”
— Chen Yuan, Co-Founder, YIVTOL

AIBOT

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.

“Autonomy must be more than a buzzword.”
— Max Ma, President, AIBOT

Ascendance 

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.

“In order to become industry leader, you have to find the best compromise between performance, certification and industrialization.”
— Jean-Christophe Lambert, Co-Founder & CEO, Ascendance

Jetson

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.

“A momentous occasion for the emerging EVTOL sector. As pioneers, we are focused on further pushing the envelope during this aviation Renaissance.”
— Tomasz Patan, Founder & Inventor, Jetson

Doroni Aerospace

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.

“The future is here.”
— Doron Merdinger, Founder & CEO, Doroni Aerospace

Piasecki Aircraft

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.

“Frank Piasecki would say that electrification and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion can address the fundamental issue of cost—that is, getting the cost of vertical flight down so more people can use it.”
— John Piasecki, President & CEO, Piasecki Aircraft

CycloTech

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.

“With our BlackBird, we are showing how this innovative technology will open up the market for flying cars.”
— Hans-Georg Kinsky, former CEO, CycloTech GmbH

Elroy Air

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.

“The Chaparral is an important part of the future of express logistics.”
— David Merrill, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Elroy Air

Sabrewing Aircraft Company

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.

“The clearest path to UAM isn’t the way that Uber or anyone else has foreseen—it’s through unmanned air cargo.”
— Ed De Reyes, Founder & CEO, Sabrewing Aircraft Company