AIR, a designer and manufacturer of eVTOL aircraft, has received an FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certificate for the company’s newest prototype, the AIR ONE.

The certificate for the personal-use eVTOL enables the Israeli-founded firm to expand flight testing at its facility near West Palm Beach, Florida, where it plans to validate performance, safety and operational capabilities. According to the company, the site will also serve as a demonstration hub for partners and stakeholders as it builds its U.S. presence.

The two-seat AIR ONE is designed for personal flying, while an uncrewed cargo version is being developed for defense, logistics and humanitarian missions. The platform is rated for one hour of flight time per charge with a payload capacity of 550 pounds and a maximum speed of

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