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AIR Partners with Nidec to Develop Customized eVTOL Motor for AIR ONE Production Model

March 03, 2024

AIR, an eVTOL manufacturer, has announced a partnership with motor manufacturer Nidec to develop motors for the AIR ONE eVTOL.

Nidec will develop an efficient motor to support the single-charge journeys of up to 100 miles that AIR ONE offers. The BIRD Energy program of the BIRD Foundation (Israel-U.S Binational Industrial R&D Foundation) funds this project, aiming to support innovative joint clean energy U.S.-Israel collaborations. The resulting enhanced-efficiency motor will be incorporated into AIR ONE’s continued flight testing and eventually into AIR’s production.

With over 1,000 AIR ONE vehicles reserved via preorder and a waiting list, AIR plans to deliver the first batch of aircraft to consumers following aircraft certification.