AIR
About
About AIR
AIR is an Israeli electric-aircraft manufacturer developing two distinct VTOL platforms. Its Heavy Lift UAS is an autonomous Group 4 cargo aircraft designed for contested logistics, maritime resupply, mid-mile delivery and disaster response, while AIR ONE is a two-seat piloted eVTOL intended for personal aviation.
The Heavy Lift platform combines eight electric propulsion motors with a one-hour endurance and a stated 550 lb payload. AIR said in August 2026 that more than 25 units had been ordered and paid for, providing a commercial signal beyond its aircraft-development and certification programmes.
Operations
Orders & commitments
- Order / commitment
2026-08-25 - AIR reported more than 25 paid orders for its Heavy Lift UAS. - AIR Heavy Lift UAS
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Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Elmo Motion Control
Inbound - actuation and motion control - AIR selected Elmo Gold HV servo drives for the eight propulsion motors of its Heavy Lift UAS
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Team
- Rani Plaut - Chief Executive Officer - Directs AIR aircraft development, certification and commercialisation.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-08-25 - Partnership - AIR selects Elmo motor-control stack for Heavy Lift UAS
The Group 4 VTOL aircraft is designed for a 550 lb payload and one-hour endurance. Elmo says its air-cooled drive architecture removes the need for a heavier liquid-cooling system. AIR disclosed that more than 25 Heavy Lift aircraft had already been ordered and paid for.
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