Engineering:AIREV
AIREV (commonly known as AIR) is an Israeli aerospace company that designs and manufactures dual-use electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company is headquartered in Kfar Yona, Israel and operates flight testing and certification facilities in Florida.[1][2]
History
AIR was founded in 2017 by aviation designer Chen Rosen and entrepreneurs Netanel Goldberg and Rani Plaut.[3]
In June 2022, the company completed its first successful full-scale hover flight in Israel.[4] By late 2023, the company shifted part of its operations to the United States, establishing a flight test center near West Palm Beach, Florida.[5]
In August 2025, AIR received experimental airworthiness certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The certification permits the company to conduct flight testing in the United States and to expand its U.S. operations.[6]
Aircraft Models
AIR ONE (Personal Variant)
The AIR ONE is a two-seat, all-electric aircraft designed for personal use. It incorporates a “fly by intent” control system that uses software to manage flight operations. The aircraft features foldable wings, allowing it to be stored in a residential garage.[7] AIR ONE uses a quadcopter configuration with fixed electric motors, with flight control achieved through differential thrust rather than conventional control surfaces. It contains eight moving parts and was developed to comply with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s evolving requirements of the MOSAIC, which expands the operational scope and capabilities permitted within the Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) category. Under the MOSAIC framework, aircraft with higher performance and advanced features can qualify as LSAs, enabling aircraft such as AIR ONE to be considered within the category while maintaining simplified certification and pilot requirements. In July 2026, the FAA published the MOSAIC rules and enabled AIR to be certified as an Light Sport Aircraft. As of early 2026, AIR reported approximately 2900 pre-orders of its piloted AIR ONE aircraft.[6]
AIR ONE Cargo
In December 2023, AIR delivered an uncrewed cargo variant for evaluation. The aircraft has conducted beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, including night flights. In December 2025, AIR delivered an updated version of the cargo model and announced the establishment of an assembly line at its headquarters. The uncrewed aircraft is intended for logistics operations and has a payload capacity of up to 250 kilograms (550 lb). As of early 2026, AIR reported purchase orders for over 20 units of its cargo variants.[8][9]
Flight testing and safety
AIR conducts uncrewed flight testing as part of its aircraft development program. The company conducts its flight test in remote areas. The aircraft safety architecture is centered on system redundancy and simplified mechanical design. AIR’s aircraft utilize distributed electric propulsion, multiple independent control systems, and continuous onboard health monitoring to detect anomalies in real time.[10][11][12][13]
Partnerships
AIR participates in the United States Air Force’s AFWERX Agility Prime program, an initiative supporting the development and testing of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The program includes evaluation of the AIR ONE for potential logistics applications, including operations in environments without conventional runway infrastructure.[14][15] The company collaborates with EDAG on aircraft structures and components, Nidec on motor production, and ST Engineering on the development of the DrN600 UAS aircraft based on the AIR Cargo Lite.[16]
See also
- Advanced air mobility
- Flying car
- List of electric aircraft
- Unmanned aircraft system
References
- ↑ Nick, Carey (October 19, 2021). "Israeli startup AIR unveils flying vehicle to be used 'like cars'". Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/technology/israeli-startup-air-unveils-flying-vehicle-be-used-like-cars-2021-10-19/.
- ↑ Hood, Bryan (2021-10-19). "Meet the Air One, the New Two-Person eVTOL You Can Park in Your Garage". https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/air-one-evtol-garage-1234642609/.
- ↑ Ben-David, Ricky (2021-10-21). "Israeli startup unveils electric 'flying car' for consumer travel" (in en-US). The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-unveils-electric-flying-car-for-consumer-travel/.
- ↑ "AIR Completes First Successful eVTOL Hover Flight" (in en-us). 2022-07-12. https://www.designdevelopmenttoday.com/industries/aerospace/news/22327264/air-completes-first-successful-evtol-hover-flight.
- ↑ Ryan, Matt (2025-09-03). "AIR Expands U.S. eVTOL Operations" (in en-US). https://avweb.com/aviation-news/air-expands-personal-evtol-testing-in-us/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Menon, Jay (September 5, 2025). "FAA certifies first eVTOL under MOSAIC rules as AIR is approved". Aerospace Global News. https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/faa-first-evtol-mosaic-certification/.
- ↑ Daleo, Jack (December 17, 2025). "Israel's Air Begins Cargo eVTOL Deliveries". Flying Magazine. https://www.flyingmag.com/air-begins-cargo-evtol-deliveries/.
- ↑ McNabb, Miriam (2025-12-17). "AIR Delivers First Production-Ready eVTOL Cargo Aircraft" (in en-US). https://dronelife.com/2025/12/17/air-delivers-first-production-ready-evtol-cargo-aircraft/.
- ↑ "Air completes uncrewed nighttime cargo eVTOL flights" (in en). https://www.internationalairportreview.com/news/281019/air-completes-first-night-time-uncrewed-cargo-evtol-flight-in-real-world-remote-conditions/.
- ↑ Brinkmann, Paul (October 24, 2025). "AIR electric aircraft prototype crashes during Florida test flight". Aerospace America. https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/air-electric-aircraft-prototype-crashes-during-florida-test-flight/.
- ↑ Weitering, Hanneke (October 24, 2025). "Air One eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Crashes in Florida". Aviation International News. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2025-10-24/air-one-evtol-prototype-crashes-florida.
- ↑ "AIR CEO says prototype crash 'part of clean-sheet aircraft development'". October 30, 2025. https://www.revolution.aero/deep_dive/air-ceo-prototype-crash-part-of-development/.
- ↑ Spînu, Florina (2022-05-09). "Israeli Startup Unveils Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype Air One for Personal Flight" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/news/israeli-startup-unveils-full-scale-evtol-prototype-air-one-for-personal-flight-188376.html.
- ↑ "AIR announces next phase of participation in US Air Force's Agility Prime program" (in en-US). https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/air-announces-next-phase-of-participation-in-us-air-forces-agility-prime-program/.
- ↑ Marquand, Yves Le (January 3, 2024). "AIR moves forward with US Air Force AFWERX programme" (in en-US). https://www.revolution.aero/news/2024/01/03/air-moves-forward-with-us-air-force-afwerx-programme/.
- ↑ Alcock, Charles. "Nidec Is Developing Electric Motors for Air One Personal eVTOL Aircraft" (in en). https://www.ainonline.com/news-article/2024-02-26/nidec-developing-electric-motors-air-one-personal-evtol-aircraft.
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