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Volocopter Chases Approval of Light Sports eVTOL Aircraft
Diamond subsidiary still seeking type certification for VoloCity model
Volocopter 2X eVTOL
Volocopter is adapting its original 2X eVTOL model for the lights sports aircraft market.

Volocopter believes it remains on track to receive regulatory approval of its VoloXPro eVTOL later this year under EASA's Light Sport Aircraft category. The German company is seeking to bring the 'slimmed down' version of its eVTOL design to market as it endeavors to achieve full type certification of the two-seat VoloCity aircraft. 

The VoloCity program was delayed due to the threat of bankruptcy in late 2024 and the company is now trying to get back on track following its acquisition by the Chinese parent company of Austria-based Diamond Aircraft in March 2025. Late last year, its new owners acknowledged deficiencies in the existing Volocopter setup and has been seeking to restructure the venture.

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