From certified operators already flying passengers to companies in final stages of type certification.
EHG
EHang
π¨π³ China Β· CAAC Certified
EHang EH216-S Β· Autonomous Β· 2 seats
The world's only commercially operating air taxi service. CAAC type-certificated since 2023. Over 100,000 passenger flights completed across Shenzhen and Guangzhou without incident. First mover in autonomous urban air mobility.
JOB
Joby Aviation
πΊπΈ USA Β· FAA Certification in Progress
Joby S4 Β· Piloted Β· 5 seats
Frontrunner in US eVTOL commercialisation. Backed by Delta Air Lines, Toyota and the US Department of Defense. FAA type certification in final stages. Launching in Dubai H2 2026 and New York late 2026.
ARC
Archer Aviation
πΊπΈ USA Β· FAA Certification in Progress
Archer Midnight Β· Piloted Β· 5 seats
United Airlines and Stellantis-backed. FAA Stage 3 certification achieved 2026. Targeting New York, Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. 500+ daily flights planned for LA28 Olympics.
VA
Vertical Aerospace
π¬π§ UK Β· CAA Certification in Progress
VX4 Β· Piloted Β· 5 seats
UK's leading eVTOL manufacturer. Pre-orders from American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Air France totalling 1,400+ aircraft. VX4 completed 200 km UK endurance flight in 2026. London launch target 2027.
VOL
Volocopter
π©πͺ Germany Β· EASA Special Condition
VoloCity Β· Piloted Β· 2 seats
Pioneer of urban air taxi demonstrations worldwide. EASA Special Condition issued. Confirmed launches in Paris 2026, Singapore Q1 2027 and Amsterdam 2027. Skyports partnership for ground infrastructure.
EVE
Eve Air Mobility
π§π· Brazil Β· ANAC Certification in Progress
Eve eVTOL Β· Piloted Β· 4 seats
Embraer spin-off with the world's largest eVTOL order book at 2,800+ aircraft. SΓ£o Paulo 7-vertiport network launching 2026. ANAC type certification in progress. Backed by United Airlines and Azul.
LIL
Lilium
π©πͺ Germany Β· EASA Certification in Progress
Lilium Jet Β· Piloted Β· 6 seats
Munich-founded pioneer using jet-powered eVTOL technology. Backed by Saudi PIF. Targeting Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich for 2027 launch. Highest speed and longest range of any commercial eVTOL.
WISK
Wisk Aero
πΊπΈ USA Β· FAA Certification in Progress
Wisk Cora Gen 6 Β· Autonomous Β· 1 seat
Boeing-backed autonomous air taxi pioneer. 1,500+ autonomous test flights completed β a world record. Targeting Sydney and Melbourne for 2027 launch. Only operator pursuing fully autonomous single-occupant air taxi.
SKY
SkyDrive
π―π΅ Japan Β· JCAB Certification in Progress
SkyDrive SD-05 Β· Piloted Β· 2 seats
Japan's leading eVTOL manufacturer. Targeting Osaka 2026 and Tokyo 2027. JCAB type certification in progress. Backed by Toyota and a consortium of Japanese manufacturers.