AutoFlight Achieves Historic First Flight in Japan

AutoFlight Achieves Historic First Flight in Japan, Advancing Global AAM Development

- Strategic local Advanced Air Mobility partnership targets regional transportation challenges

Okayama, Japan (29 November, 2024): AutoFlight, a leading innovator in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology, has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan. On November 29, the company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Okayama Prefecture.

The historic eVTOL flight was conducted in collaboration with MASC, a Japanese non-profit organization dedicated to aerospace industry advancement. With full approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), this achievement represents a crucial step forward in MASC’s “Setouchi Community AAM Infrastructure 2028 Project” (SCAI28).

The successful demonstration paves the way for future test flights across multiple Japanese cities, accelerating the path toward commercial Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations in Japan. This initiative aligns with the country’s vision for next-generation urban air transportation.

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