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Press · September 12, 2026

LIFT Aircraft Showcased in TxDOT's eIPP Launch

Fort Worth, Texas - September 10, 2026 LIFT joined other leading eVTOL OEMs Joby, Beta, Archer, and Wisk this week at the launch of "Project Nexus", TxDOT's FAA-sponsored eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Established by presidential executive order, the FAA's eIPP is a national initiative to integrate advanced air mobility into the National Airspace System. The event was held at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Seccretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, addresses the crowd with...

Blog · June 24, 2025

LIFT Announces Austin Experience Center, Following SXSW Success

Earlier this year, SXSW conference attendees got the opportunity to fly the world’s first operational eVTOL aircraft, HEXA, along the...

Blog · April 14, 2025

LIFT Aircraft Showcases HEXA at World Expo 2025

April 14, 2025 | Osaka, Japan - LIFT Aircraft made history today as HEXA completed a groundbreaking flight demonstration at the World...

Press · October 1, 2024

[PRESS RELEASE ] Army Selects LIFT Aircraft and Near Earth Autonomy to Develop Uncrewed Blood Delivery & Casualty Evacuation System

LIFT Aircraft has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy to address one of the Army’s biggest challenges.

Blog · August 16, 2024

HEXA 2: More Power, Greater Thrust, Faster Speeds, Longer Flight Time

HEXA was the first eVTOL aircraft to enter production and pay-per-flight operations in the United States. We’ve produced a fleet of 16...

Press · March 10, 2024

[PRESS RELEASE] LIFT Aircraft Launches World's First eVTOL Pay-Per-Flight Experience 

LIFT Aircraft, the trailblazing leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, has made history with the launch of...

Press · August 9, 2023

[Press Release] LIFT inks deal with Warren Buffett-backed Marubeni Corporation

LIFT Aircraft Inc announced today that the Austin, TX-based company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Marubeni...

Press · March 16, 2023

[Press Release] LIFT Aircraft Completes First-Ever Piloted eVTOL Demonstrations in Japan

Osaka, Japan - March 16, 2023 - LIFT Aircraft (www.liftaircraft.com) made history this week, completing the first-ever piloted eVTOL...

Press · October 26, 2022

Cleaner and Quieter Alternative to Helicopter Flights Coming Soon to New York City

Austin, TX - LIFT Aircraft™ (www.liftaircraft.com), developer of the world’s first personal, electric, vertical takeoff and landing...

Blog · April 18, 2022

60 Minutes - Anderson Cooper Flies HEXA!

“That is cool. I can’t stop laughing… That is awesome, that is so much fun. Wow.” - Anderson Cooper In this clip from 60 Minutes, hear...

Press · April 7, 2022

LIFT Aircraft Advances to Phase 3 Contract with the US Air Force

Austin, TX, April 7, 2022 - LIFT Aircraft Co. was recently awarded a Phase 3 contract through the United States Air Force’s Agility...

Blog · March 18, 2022

LIFT Aircraft, SparkCognition, and SkyGrid “link to deliver blockchain UTM for autonomous vehicles.”

When LIFT Aircraft launches customer flights this year, they will be restricted to uncontrolled airspace per FAR Part 103. As we expand...