Key Takeaways
- Honda plans to finish building its first full-scale prototype before the end of 2025.
- The aircraft is slated for a first flight in March 2026, flown remotely in the United States.
- Type certification is targeted for the early 2030s.
Honda Targets Early 2026 for First Flight of eVTOL Prototype
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Development Update
Honda has outlined its plans for a new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, unveiling the program publicly at the Dubai Airshow 2025 after several years of low-visibility development work. The company displayed a cabin mockup, a one-third scale demonstrator it has been flying in California, and a model of the compact turbogenerator that will power its hybrid-electric design. Honda plans to finish building its first full-scale prototype before the end of 2025 and is targeting a first flight in March 2026.
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