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AIR, a leading OEM of midsize eVTOLs, announced its partnership with EDAG Group, the world’s leading independent engineering service provider, to produce the main aircraft structure for the AIR ONE production model. This collaboration represents a major milestone for AIR, enhancing its ability to scale production while upholding the company’s standards of quality, reliability, and innovation through a partnership with one of the most reputable and experienced suppliers in the automotive sector. Having already delivered the first series of the main structure to AIR, the production aircraft are currently being assembled, with plans for delivery to customers later this year.
The new main aircraft structure offers the AIR ONE improved features, including a folding wing mechanism, folding motor arms, and expanded cabin space. These updates are designed to meet the needs of both individual owners of the manned aircraft and enterprises using the unmanned cargo variant in sectors like logistics. While private owners benefit from improved functionality and comfort, businesses relying on the unmanned model gain enhanced efficiency and adaptability, thanks to its quick loading ability and rapid cargo securing functionality. Additionally, with a cargo volume of 70 cubic feet, the production frame enables the aircraft to accommodate a wide range of cargo, from emergency stretchers to standard pallets, showcasing AIR ONE’s versatility as a multi-use, modular aircraft. The structure, primarily constructed from aluminum, provides the optimal balance of strength and weight needed to meet the diverse demands of personal and enterprise use cases.
“Partnering with an industry trailblazer like EDAG – who has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands is a testament to our vision of bringing the automotive world into aviation and enabling the efficient production of dependable eVTOL aircraft,” said Rani Plaut, CEO and co-founder of AIR. “With EDAG’s expertise in vehicle development, design, and production, we are taking a critical step toward bringing advanced air mobility to the masses. This partnership paves the way for streamlined, scalable production of AIR ONE, enabling faster delivery to meet the growing demand from consumers and enterprises for accessible air transportation.”
“Collaborating with AIR on the AIR ONE is a significant step forward in our work within the eVTOL sector,” said Harald Keller, CEO at EDAG. “Our goal has always been to create efficient, high-performance designs, and this project is no exception. The AIR ONE’s main structure, with its innovative features like the folding wing and spacious cabin, reflects our dedication to delivering scalable solutions that meet diverse needs. This partnership supports AIR in delivering advanced air mobility with the reliability and precision that the industry demands and that EDAG is known for.”
This offering marks the latest milestone for AIR, which in the past year has doubled its team size and expanded its product line with the introduction of AIR’s eVTOL for cargo use—an unmanned variant designed for enterprise and logistics—alongside its flagship piloted eVTOL for personal flight. AIR continues to build substantial flight test hours with its full-scale prototypes after successfully demonstrating all phases of flight. The company has already delivered an initial prototype unit of its uncrewed cargo variant and plans to continue fulfilling orders using the EDAG production frame later this year. The piloted AIR ONE is on track for delivery to general aviation (GA) customers following aircraft certification, with over 2,200 preorders for personal use already in place and a growing waitlist.
