As Certification Nears, eVTOL Startups Face Growing Skepticism

Ampaire aircraft

Ampaire is developing hybrid propulsion retrofits for small regional aircraft.

Credit: Ampaire
As the advanced air mobility industry makes continued strides toward type certification of the first electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxis, skepticism is growing about the near-term commercial viability of the new vehicle class. Many of the promises and projections made in investor...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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