Key Takeaways

  • AutoFlight unveiled ‘Matrix’, a five-ton air taxi capable of carrying up to 10 passengers.
  • The aircraft features a compound wing lift and cruise configuration with a triplane layout and six-arm structure.
  • Matrix has been built to carry washbasins and lavatories as part of the cabin configuration.
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Strategic Implications

This innovation may indicate AutoFlight’s commitment to expanding its eVTOL offerings beyond short-haul, low-load applications. The development of a five-ton air taxi with a triplane layout suggests a focus on efficiency and redundancy in flight systems. Matrix’s capabilities could disrupt the traditional air taxi market, potentially leading to new business models and revenue streams for AutoFlight.