Regulations and Government
FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL
Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.
Air One eVTOL prototype
The Air One eVTOL prototype is now ready for flight testing at the manufacturer’s facility near West Palm Beach, Florida.

The FAA has issued experimental airworthiness certification for the Air One range of piloted and uncrewed eVTOL aircraft. On September 3, the manufacturer announced the approval, saying that this clears the way for Air to expand flight testing at its facility near West Palm Beach in Florida.

The Air One design has been revised and now features folding wings and arms that support its eight electric motors. According to the Israel-based start-up, these changes are intended to make transportation and storage easier as the aircraft can now fit into a 20-foot container or be pulled by a standard trailer by a large SUV or truck.