Forget about city air taxis. A new class of regional air transport (RAM) aircraft promises to be the next wave of transportation, replacing helicopters and even passenger trains. While most of the electric air taxi range is suitable for short flights in urban areas, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft are designed for regional travelers who can use existing airports, while “vertical airports “Are being made to make. Transportation center. ,
RAM offers immense potential to improve access and affordability of interstate and intrastate travel, particularly for rural and remote communities that have historically been overlooked. In the United States, 30 major airports currently handle 70% of passengers, with the remaining 30% distributed among 5,000 regional airports. But this new class of aircraft could make it possible to reach smaller and more remote airports more economically.
Here are nine of RAM’s best aircraft, some of which will be arriving at an airport near you in the next two or three years.
- Unlike all-electric eVTOL taxis, the Aetiya is a hybrid electric VTOL, powered by a full-megawatt powertrain, known as Sterna, which reduces emissions by 40 percent and produces net-zero pollution during flight. Receives. The French Atia could carry about 900 pounds, provide seating for five passengers, a maximum range of about 250 miles, and a top speed of about 125 mph. With low noise levels, this VTOL aircraft has been designed as a quiet and efficient alternative to helicopters. According to Adrian Robin, the company’s business development director, Atia is dedicated to “decentralized regional use of passenger transportation and tourism”. Ascendence plans to begin test flights this year and enter commercial service by 2027.
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Unlike almost all eVTOL electric taxis, the Atia is a vertical take-off and landing hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a full megawatt powertrain called Sterna, which reduces emissions by 40 percent and achieves zero pollution during flight. The French Atia could carry about 900 pounds, provide seating for five passengers, a maximum range of about 250 miles, and a top speed of about 125 mph. With low noise levels, this VTOL aircraft has been designed as a quiet and efficient alternative to helicopters. According to Adrian Robin, the company’s business development director, Atia’s focus is on “decentralized regional use in passenger transportation and tourism”. Ascendence plans to begin test flights this year and enter commercial service by 2027.
- Lilium Jet Image Credit: Lilium The all-electric Lilium Jet is intended for regional air travel with an altitude of 10,000 feet, a speed of 175 mph, a range of 155 miles and enough seating space for seven passengers. According to Paul-Frank Bigot, vice president of business development for the German electric helicopter manufacturer, the Lilium has “technical features including [36] tubular turbofan motors that improve efficiency and silicon anode batteries that allow less time spent on the ground. allow the infrastructure and energy storage and consumption required for regional connections. The recent partnership with airport operator Fraport will help the company explore Vertiport’s diverse network in the US and Europe. The Lilium Jet is already available for private purchase in Texas and is expected to become available for private purchase in Texas. Enter commercial activity in 2026.
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The all-electric Lilium Jet is intended for regional air travel with an altitude of 10,000 feet, a speed of 175 mph, a range of 155 miles and enough seating for seven passengers. According to Paul-Frank Bigot, vice president of business development for the German electric helicopter manufacturer, the Lilium has “technical features including [36] tubular turbofan motors that improve efficiency and silicon anode batteries that allow less time spent on the ground. allow the infrastructure and energy storage and consumption required for regional connections. The recent partnership with airport operator Fraport will help the company explore Vertiport’s diverse network in the US and Europe. The Lilium Jet is already available for private purchase in Texas and is expected to become available for private purchase in Texas. Enter commercial activity in 2026.
- Plana Aero Image Credit: Plana Aero The Korean company is developing a regional transport aircraft with a range of more than 300 miles in a single flight. With seating for six passengers and a pilot, the CP-01 will travel at speeds of up to 185 mph and cut carbon emissions by 80 percent. It will eventually be able to produce green hydrogen fuel, making it 100 percent carbon neutral. The comfort is enhanced by one of the most luxurious interiors in its class. In fact, Plana won the 2023 IF Design Award for its attention to detail in ensuring passenger comfort and creating productive spaces. The company has new offices in California that will help expedite the FAA certification process.
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The Korean company is developing a regional transport aircraft with a range of more than 300 miles in a single flight. With seating for six passengers and a pilot, the CP-01 will travel at speeds of up to 185 mph and cut carbon emissions by 80 percent. It will eventually be able to produce clean hydrogen fuel, making it 100 percent carbon neutral. The comfort is enhanced by one of the most luxurious interiors in its class. In fact, Plana won the 2023 iF Design Award for its attention to detail in ensuring passenger comfort and creating productive spaces. The company has new offices in California that will help expedite the FAA certification process.
- Whisper Aero WhisperJet Image Credit: Whisper Aero This American company specializes in ultra-quiet engines, ideal for cautious travelers. The Whisper jet engine is integrated into the leading edge of the wing, providing significantly more lift, a more compact wing span and less drag. This new technology provides a smooth ride even in bad weather. In an interview with Robb Report, CEO Mark Moore said, “Our concept can carry nine passengers at speeds of up to 287 mph over a range of 200 miles with zero emissions for just $76 per intrastate trip – Car. Cheaper and four times faster than buying.” , “Also, we fly from small airports close to our homes, but no one on the ground can hear our planes.”
Whisper Aero
This American company specializes in ultra-quiet engines that are ideal for cautious travelers. The Whisper jet engine is integrated into the leading edge of the wing, providing significantly more lift, a more compact wing span and less drag. This new technology provides a smooth ride even in bad weather. In an interview with Robb Report, CEO Mark Moore said, “Our concept can carry nine passengers at speeds of up to 287 mph over a range of 200 miles with zero emissions for just $76 per intrastate trip – Car. Cheaper and four times faster than buying.” , “Also, we fly from small airports close to our homes, but no one on the ground can hear our planes.”
- Image Courtesy of Honda VTOL: Honda Mobility major Honda is leveraging its extensive knowledge gained from HondaJet to develop a unique VTOL engine with eight rotors for vertical lift and two rotors for horizontal thrust. Thanks to the gas turbine hybrid propulsion system, the aircraft’s maximum flight range increases to approximately 250 miles. The aircraft also features the latest fuselage technology used in Formula 1 racing. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) enthusiasts will have to wait until 2030 for the aircraft to enter commercial service, but it will certainly be worth the wait.
Honda VTOL
Mobility major Honda is leveraging its extensive knowledge gained from HondaJet to develop a unique VTOL engine consisting of eight rotors for vertical lift and two rotors for horizontal thrust. Thanks to the gas turbine hybrid propulsion system, the aircraft’s maximum flight range increases to approximately 250 miles. The aircraft also features the latest fuselage technology used in Formula 1 racing. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) enthusiasts will have to wait until 2030 for the aircraft to enter commercial service, but it will certainly be worth the wait.
- Transcend VY 421 Image Credit: Transcend Transcend’s hybrid VY 421 features two turbines powered by environmentally friendly aviation fuel; It had an impressive top speed of 486 mph, a maximum range of more than 1,000 miles, and seating for seven passengers. Compared to the fastest civilian helicopter, the Airbus H160, the Vy can theoretically go twice as fast and cover twice the distance. Unlike most helicopters, this RAM includes a toilet and is one of the most affordable options with capabilities at $14. Transcend says it plans to enter service in 2028. This could reduce the flight time from New York to Boston by only 32 minutes. Chief Operating Officer Peter Schmidt tells Robb Report, “Helicopters are useful, but they’re slow.” “If it were as fast as airplanes, it could sell a lot more. Transcend Air solves that problem. .We take what helicopters do and go much further.”
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The Transcend VY 421 Hybrid is equipped with two turbines running on environmentally friendly aviation fuel. It had an impressive top speed of 486 mph, a maximum range of more than 1,000 miles, and seating for seven passengers. Compared to the fastest civilian helicopter, the Airbus H160, the Vy can theoretically go twice as fast and cover twice the distance. Unlike most helicopters, this RAM includes a toilet and is one of the most affordable options with capabilities at $14. Transcend says it plans to enter service in 2028. This could reduce the flight time from New York to Boston by only 32 minutes. Chief Operating Officer Peter Schmidt tells Robb Report, “Helicopters are useful, but they’re slow.” “If it were as fast as airplanes, it could sell a lot more. Transcend Air solves that problem. .We take what helicopters do and go much further.”
- Horizon Cavorite Horizon uses an unusually simple design that can be recharged overnight after landing in a remote location. The X7 has 14 powerful lift fans built into the 50-foot span wing. It has a maximum cruising speed of 280 mph, a range of up to 500 miles, and seating for six passengers and a pilot.
Horizon Cavorite X7
According to Brandon Robinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft, “We are a pilot and operator company developing eVTOL hybrid aircraft for the real world.” There are no unusual flights on the Cavorite X7. Horizon uses an unusually simple design that can recharge overnight after landing in a remote location. The X7 has 14 powerful lift fans built into the 50-foot span wing. It has a maximum cruising speed of 280 mph, a range of up to 500 miles, and seating for six passengers and a pilot.
- Autoflight Samridhi 1 Image Credit: Autoflight On July 27, 2023, Chinese company Autoflight made history by completing the world’s first formation flight of three full-size eVTOL aircraft. The Prosperity 1 offers a range of 155 miles and a top speed of 125 mph and seats four passengers and a pilot. Like other cars on this list, including the Beta, Ascendancy, and Honda, AutoFlight uses a Lift + Cruise configuration. We expect to see the first surge in 2027.
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On July 27, 2023, Chinese company AutoFlight made history by completing the world’s first formation flight of three full-size eVTOL aircraft. The Prosperity 1 offers a range of 155 miles and a top speed of 125 mph and seats four passengers and a pilot. Like other cars on this list, including the Beta, Ascendancy, and Honda, AutoFlight uses a Lift + Cruise configuration. We expect to see the first surge in 2027.
- Beta Alia-250 Image Credit: Beta Alia-250 eVTOL has an impressively simple powertrain developed by Beta at its Vermont headquarters. With a 50-foot wingspan, a top speed of 138 mph, and a range of 250 miles, this vehicle can easily cover the distance even with five passengers and a pilot. Are you eager to try your hand at driving this modern marvel? It can be transferred to your home computer or laptop in a modern X-plane simulator. Certification is expected in 2026, although the first models will be used to deliver goods, including living organs, for medical purposes.
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The Alia-250 eVTOL has a very simple powertrain developed by Beta at its Vermont headquarters. With a 50-foot wingspan, a top speed of 138 mph, and a range of 250 miles, this vehicle can easily cover the distance even with five passengers and a pilot. Are you eager to try your hand at driving this modern marvel? It can be transferred to your home computer or laptop in a modern X-plane simulator. Certification is expected in 2026, although the first models will be used to deliver goods, including living organs, for medical purposes.
