Japanese group Honda has completed the first flight of its full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype. The maiden flight took place on April 1, 2026, but was announced by the company via its X account on May 28, 2026.
The uncrewed, 7,000lb (3,175 kg) prototype, called F1, was airborne for around 90 seconds within the grounds of Honda’s research and development center in San Luis Obispo, California. Although it has ke…
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