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Manta Boosts ANN V/STOL Aircraft Program with New Partners
The start-up has recruited fellow Italian companies Kinetron, Pantecnica, Powerflex, and Pietro Rosa to advance development of its ANN family of hybrid-electric V/STOL aircraft.
Manta Aircraft ANN2
The two-seat ANN2 is part of a family of hybrid-electric V/STOL aircraft being developed by European start-up Manta Aircraft. (Image: Manta)

Manta Aircraft has recruited a quartet of partners to support the development of its ANN family of hybrid-electric VTOL/STOL aircraft. The Italian start-up is being joined by software specialist Kineton, along with Pantecnica and Powerflex, which bring expertise in dynamic analysis and special materials, and engine components group Pietro Rosa.

Kineton’s main contribution to the program will be to develop software to support human-machine interfaces and flight plan management. The company has extensive experience in developing advanced engineering solutions in sectors including aerospace and automobiles.