Leonardo's AW609, the only conventional commercial tilt-rotor in the world remains tantalizingly ... [+] close to debuting in the market - but not quite there. Without certification, the unique vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt-rotor hovers outside the market, remote from sales prospects, let alone sales. The 609 and eVTOL aircraft are “apples and oranges” in terms of missions and market segments Sunick says. Meanwhile, Joby claims it will fly four passengers on its 200 mph, 150-mile range-capable eVTOL aircraft by 2024. Whether or not that happens in the time frame Joby suggests, it does underline the fact UAM tilt-rotor aircraft could be flying limited numbers of passengers some time this decade.

Source: Forbes March 31, 2021 12:00 UTC