As dozens of well-funded electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturers, after years of development, near commercial production, the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is still welcoming new entrants. Recently two new aircraft entered the fray.

1. The Charlie Aircraft by ERC System

• Based in Germany
• Electric-powered lift and cruise eVTOL
• Optimised for fast response medical emergency. Designed with large doors, high wings and a spacious interior to allow for efficient loading of casualties and inflight medical procedures.
• Range: 118 miles
• Cruise speed: 110 mph
• Production target: 2029 (250 per year by 2032)1

1. The Sirius CEO-Jet

• Based in Switzerland
• Hydrogen-electric powered jet with deflected vector thrust
• Optimised for point to point travel, ideal for business and leisure transport. The jet is able to carry 2 passengers in addition to the pilot and boasts 95% less noise pollution than a conventional helicopter
• Range: 1150 miles
• Cruise speed: 323 mph
• Production target: Delivering to clients in 2028, launching a shuttle service across America and EU by 2030
• Sirius have also unveiled the Adventure Jet, a larger and more powerful model, able to travel a range of 655 miles with 5 passengers or 1350 kg of cargo2
  

Image credit: Aviation Week Network, Sirius Jet

1 https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2024-07-03/german-start-erc-unveils-emergency-medical-evtol-aircraft

2 https://siriusjet.com/

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