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Opener Close to Accepting Orders For Its BlackFly Personal eVTOL Aircraft
The company appears to be making progress in its efforts to bring the BlackFly to market for personal air transportation under FAA's Part 103 rules for ultralight aircraft.
Opener Blackfly Aircraft
Opener gave the public a first viewing of its BlackFly personal eVTOL aircraft when it appeared in the flying display of the recent EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, with test pilot Eleanor Li at the controls. (Photo: Rob Olewinski)

Following a successful flight demonstration at last week's EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Opener said it plans to begin selling its BlackFly single-seat eVTOL this fall. The all-electric aircraft will initially be offered under FAA's Part 103 rules for ultralight aircraft, with no pilot’s license required.

Owner-operators will be trained by the company via classroom, online, and simulator instruction. The California-based manufacturer displayed several of the simulators at the AirVenture event.