AIR in deal to put eVTOLs on yachts

Electric aircraft manufacturer AIR has announced a partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society to make its AIR ONE available on yachts. The idea is to simplify “near-shore commutes on and off the yacht by eliminating the need to carry aviation fuel and a variety of spare parts, removing the obstacle of requiring a professional pilot, and allowing for charging using onboard generators”,  said AIR, a producer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Described as a “sporty, all-electric two-seater eVTOL offering a practical range on a single charge at speeds up to 155 miles per hour”, the AIR ONE allows