Honda Reveals Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft

Honda has unveiled its plans for a new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, featuring a hybrid-electric design. The company has been working on the project for several years and plans to build a first-scale prototype by the end of 2025. Type certification is targeted for the early 2030s. Honda’s design features a compact turbogenerator and forward-swept wings, and the company has been conducting subscale testing and wind-tunnel work. The aircraft is expected to offer longer-range missions than current battery-only models.